Entomology Supplies
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* [http://museum.unl.edu/research/entomology/Newsletter/Scarabs83.pdf Sliding Down the V: A Low Cost and Efficient Flight Intercept Trap] | * [http://museum.unl.edu/research/entomology/Newsletter/Scarabs83.pdf Sliding Down the V: A Low Cost and Efficient Flight Intercept Trap] | ||
* [https://www.dropbox.com/s/di6ngfdepqyh1ar/hamuliv9i1.pdf?dl=0A $3 Homemade Winkler Sampler] | * [https://www.dropbox.com/s/di6ngfdepqyh1ar/hamuliv9i1.pdf?dl=0A $3 Homemade Winkler Sampler] | ||
| + | * [https://www.bluevanetraps.com Blue Vane Traps]: for bees. I don't know how well they work here in the tropics, but they are economical in quantity. | ||
;Nets | ;Nets | ||
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* [http://www.lanescience.com/ Lane Science] Cabinets, drawers, and trays. Pricy but good. | * [http://www.lanescience.com/ Lane Science] Cabinets, drawers, and trays. Pricy but good. | ||
* Jorge Quimbiulco (Ecuador): cell, 0995403006, Industrias Omega: Unit trays, minimum order 2000 trays | * Jorge Quimbiulco (Ecuador): cell, 0995403006, Industrias Omega: Unit trays, minimum order 2000 trays | ||
| + | * [https://www.uline.com/BL_1404/White-Tab-Locking-Literature-Mailers Uline White Tab Locking Literature Mailers]: a substitute for drawers, less than $2 each. | ||
;Vials | ;Vials | ||
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;Pins | ;Pins | ||
| − | * [https://www.indigoinstruments.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=insect+pins&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&submit=Find Indigo Instruments] Insect pins, | + | * [https://www.indigoinstruments.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=insect+pins&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&submit=Find Indigo Instruments] Insect pins, much lower price than Bioquip and more stock. |
* [http://www.kabatek.cz/index.html Petr Kabatek, Czechoslovakia] | * [http://www.kabatek.cz/index.html Petr Kabatek, Czechoslovakia] | ||
* [http://www.entochrysis.cz/en/katalog.html Entochrysis, Czechoslovakia] | * [http://www.entochrysis.cz/en/katalog.html Entochrysis, Czechoslovakia] | ||
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;Books | ;Books | ||
| + | * [http://en.b-ok.org ZLibrary]: free downloads of innumerable books, not just entomology. Ignores copyright. | ||
| + | * [https://sci-hub.se SciHub]: free downloads of innumerable articles, not just entomology. Ignores copyright. If it has moved, see: [https://whereisscihub.now.sh Where Is SciHub Now?] | ||
* [http://www.pemberleybooks.com Pemberley Books]: source of many important entomological books. | * [http://www.pemberleybooks.com Pemberley Books]: source of many important entomological books. | ||
;Chemicals | ;Chemicals | ||
| − | * Ethyl acetate:for killing insects. A controlled chemical in Ecuador because of the drug trade. Need a permit to obtain. | + | * Ethyl acetate:for killing insects. A controlled chemical in Ecuador because of the drug trade. Need a permit to obtain. Cannot be used where DNA or RNA is being examined. |
| − | * [https://www.facebook.com/lacasadelosquimicos/ La Casa de los Quimicos]: Cyanide, 99% ethanol, wash bottles, other assorted labware in Quito. | + | * [https://www.facebook.com/lacasadelosquimicos/ La Casa de los Quimicos]: Cyanide, 99% ethanol, chloroform, wash bottles, other assorted labware in Quito. |
* [http://www.disproquim.com.ec Disproquim]: 96% alcohol very cheap | * [http://www.disproquim.com.ec Disproquim]: 96% alcohol very cheap | ||
* [http://journeytoforever.org/ethanol_link.html#anhydrous Anhydrous alcohol]: methods for simple preparation with quicklime and Zeolite. | * [http://journeytoforever.org/ethanol_link.html#anhydrous Anhydrous alcohol]: methods for simple preparation with quicklime and Zeolite. | ||
| + | * Orchid bee attractants: each attracts different bees. | ||
| + | ** PDMB (1,4-dimethoxybenzene, p-dimethoxybenzene): very effective. A food/odor additive. | ||
| + | ** Eucalyptus oil: very effective. Widely available. | ||
| + | ** Vanillan: for a few species. Crystalline vanillan needs to be dissolved in alcohol. | ||
| + | ** Clove oil: weakly attractive. Widely available. | ||
* Botica Alemania: essential oils for attracting orchid bees | * Botica Alemania: essential oils for attracting orchid bees | ||
* [http://visikol.com Visikol]: a mounting and clearing agent instead of chloral hydrate. | * [http://visikol.com Visikol]: a mounting and clearing agent instead of chloral hydrate. | ||
| − | * Bis(trimethylsilyl)amine (also known as hexamethyldisilazane, or HMDS): [http://www.2spi.com/item/z02852/chemicals-solvents-intermediate-solvents/ a source] for this. | + | * Bis(trimethylsilyl)amine (also known as hexamethyldisilazane, or HMDS): [https://www.polysciences.com/default/hexamethyldisilazane-hmds Polysciences sells it.] |
| + | ** [https://www.phorid.net/hmds.php?fbclid=IwAR14xofN1F5vR_kPyo-Um5gLDRkPUlBs8IjYW6rQT35e3z9oxEG1lHOP87I phorid.net: A further chemical alternative to critical point drying for preparing small (or large) flies.] | ||
| + | ** [http://www.2spi.com/item/z02852/chemicals-solvents-intermediate-solvents/ a source] for this. | ||
| + | ** [https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PPD/entomology/HMDS.html Used to dry minute insects.] | ||
;Software | ;Software | ||
* [http://efg.cs.umb.edu/efg/ Electronic Field Guide]: for assembling keys, etc. | * [http://efg.cs.umb.edu/efg/ Electronic Field Guide]: for assembling keys, etc. | ||
| − | * [http://delta-intkey.com/www/install.htm The Delta System: Installation Guide]. Build and run interactive keys. | + | * [http://delta-intkey.com/www/install.htm The Delta System: Installation Guide]. Build and run interactive keys on PCs only. |
| + | * [http://downloads.ala.org.au/p/Open%20DELTA Open DELTA 1.0.3 for PC's and Macs]. Build and run interactive keys. Written in Java, as I recommended almost 30 years ago. | ||
;Miscellaneous | ;Miscellaneous | ||
* [http://www.alliedelec.com/mg-chemicals-4228-55ml/70125546/ Allied Electronics] Protective Coating; red insulating varnish for ringing Hoyers slides (mites.) | * [http://www.alliedelec.com/mg-chemicals-4228-55ml/70125546/ Allied Electronics] Protective Coating; red insulating varnish for ringing Hoyers slides (mites.) | ||
* Black Sulfur Soap: reputedly good for chigger bites, San Asana and Mid City Pharmacies | * Black Sulfur Soap: reputedly good for chigger bites, San Asana and Mid City Pharmacies | ||
| − | * [http://www.rei.com/product/634320/nalgene-drop-dispenser-bottle-2-fl-oz REI: Nalgene | + | * [http://www.rei.com/product/634320/nalgene-drop-dispenser-bottle-2-fl-oz REI: Nalgene 2411-0060 Drop Dispenser Bottle.] Essential for field use for ethyl acetate! Leak proof! |
