Product Updates 07/22/2025 – Ecology Supplies

Hope your summer is going well! 😎☀️

We recently kicked off National Moth Week by taking a Light Tent and LED Blacklight for a spin! More and more we are reminded how important it is to take a break, maybe even slow down and spend time outside, to help recharge during such a busy season. This summer has been filled with packing orders, answering your questions, and also looking into exciting new products! New arrivals include: LED UV BlackLights, Butterfly Traps, Insect Specimen Mailer, improved CDC Gravid Trap, and new sizes of our Glassine Envelops and Insect Rearing Cage (Metal Frame). Restocked items include: Light Tents, Malaise Traps, Standard Grade Drawers, and various sizes of Unit Trays!

💡We want to hear from you! If there are any particular supplies or equipment that you are having trouble sourcing, please reach out so we can add it to our list of production plans!💡

As the fall approaches, if you are an instructor replenishing supplies or are bulk purchasing for a course, please do not hesitate to reach out at [email protected] to ensure you get your items in time for the upcoming semester!

Finally, we know we say it every time, but THANK YOU to all of our customers that have been so gracious and patient with us as we navigate the changing international commerce landscape. It is a complex time to be small business that relies on items from all over the world, and your patience has made this unpredictable time all the easier and we appreciate it immensely.

-The Ecology Supplies Team

Newest Arrivals to Ecology Supplies

• LED UV BlackLights
  • They are here and ready to ship!
  • Utilizing 365nm and 395nm LEDs
  • Use with power bank that accepts AC Adapter Type A Plug
  • GREAT pairing with our Light Tent
• Ecology Supplies Pro Net (Rose-inspired)
  • We have various ring sizes (12″, 15″, and 18″)
  • All rings are interchangeable with the handle
  • Choose any of our signature Net Bags
• Butterfly Trap
  • Hanging bait trap to collect butterflies
  • Black mesh body with white inner mesh cone and side zipper for access
  • Folds into a small portable size, includes carrying case
• Insect Specimen Mailer
  • Fits over size B Cornell trays
  • Easily taped to ship pinned specimens
  • Made from the same materials in our signature Unit Trays
• CDC Gravid Trap
  • Inspired from improvements made by Robert F Cummings (Proceedings and Papers of the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California, 2023). 
  • The fan blade will be above the collecting chamber, no-longer damaging specimens passing through the configuration.
• Mosquito Larval Tray
  • White tray for aquatic specimen sorting
• 10″ Insect Rearing Cage (Metal Frame)
  • Includes a clear viewing panel
  • Sturdy metal frame supported by durable aluminum poles
• NEW Glassine Envelop sizes
  • 1.75″ x 2.75″ and 2.25″ x 3.5″
  • Perfect for smaller leps
• Soil Sieve Set
  • Includes a lid, one sieve of each mesh size (3.5mm, 1.25mm, 0.25mm, 0.075mm), and a bottom
  • Made with PVC frame and nylon mesh

Have a Fall Ento Course? Start Planning NOW!

Attending or teaching an Entomology Course for Fall 2025? ORDER AHEAD OF TIME! Supplies popular with students (nets, student kits, folding boxes) are flying off the shelves this time of year, so if you are looking to order large quantities or need it before a course, we encourage you to reach out early to ensure timely shipping. Email us at [email protected] with more questions.

Returning Items

• Unit Trays – California Academy Style, USNM Style, and Cornell Style
• Standard Grade Drawers – California Academy Style and USNM Style
• Light Tents – These flew off the shelves the first batch, so get one while they last!
• Malaise Traps – We are doing our best to keep these in stock! If you need bulk orders, please email us!

On the Horizon

Can you believe we’re over halfway through 2025? There are still a lot of exciting new products we are working on. Estimated Availability (highlighted). If there is anything in particular you are interested in or plan to purchase in bulk, email us at [email protected]

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: These items are in their early stages of development, so any feedback we can get will be really helpful!

• AQUATIC NETS
  • What is the most important quality in an aquatic net?
  • What style is most preferred?
  • Are travel friendly options needed?
  • Is there interest in Student Aquatic nets? (smaller, more affordable)
  • Let us know!
• Rearing Chambers (Mosquito)
  • What size is the most helpful?
  • Is lightweight plastic better or something more durable?

FALL 2025:

• Fumigant Box
  • Made like our signature Unit Trays
  • White box with mesh lid
• Fluon & Ethyl acetate
  • Looking into a means to wholesale to provide an option
  • A good deal of people bring up a need for this, we hear you and we are working on it!

• Cabinets – With Doors
  • Email us if you are interested in a quote or bulk order.
  • Starting with the Cornell System first.
  • Metal Cabinet with Door for 12 Cornell Drawers to start Production in a few weeks.
  • Wooden Cabinet with Door for 6 Cornell Drawers working on prototypes
  • 25 Drawer and 46 Drawer Models coming 2026 depending on demand
• Silicone Double Mounting Strips
  • Still working on the right density of silicone
  • Non-porous and rigid enough to support specimen and 0.15 minuten pin without sagging.
  • Sold in packs of 20.

Want to help us test or give feedback?  Be sure to email [email protected]

If you need to place an order larger than what we have available or have a product need not currently offered, please reach out to [email protected] or comment below!