Product Updates 04/09/2025 – Ecology Supplies

Celebrating 3 years!

That’s right, 3 years ago Ecology Supplies officially started and we cannot believe everything that has happened since then! What started off as a conversation around a dinner table, then became a small business operated out of living rooms, and is now a growing business working with entomologists across the globe! We are so excited to see what the future has in store for us!

This month’s arrivals include: Light Tents, Cornell Standard Grade Drawers, and our first ES merch – Bandanas! Also, a LARGE restock of Cornell Unit Trays, CalAcad Unit Trays, USNM Unit Trays, Folding Boxes, and Plastazote Foam Bottoms. New items in development that we would like some feedback on include Aquatic Nets, various sizes of Metal-Framed Rearing Cages, and Rearing Containers!

💡 As always, 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! We want to hear from you! 💡

Finally, THANK YOU to anyone that has supported us, shared kind words, provided feedback, or interacted with us at a conference. We would not be hear without you!

-The Ecology Supplies Team

New Arrivals to Ecology Supplies

• Cornell Drawers – IN STOCK
  • Museum: premium materials made in the US, single pull/label holder
  • Standard: includes a knob and two label holders

• Light Trap Collecting Tent – Arriving this week! Thank you for your patience!
  • Several white panels allow for specimens to intercept in multiple directions
  • Portable, with rain guard, and comes with carrying case
  • Light sold separately
• Ecology Supplies Bandanas – IN STOCK
  • 100% cotton, screen printed insect-themed design
  • perfect for field work

• New Rings for Telescopic Nets – Available Next Week
  • Comes in 12, 15, and 18 inch diameters (our first 18″ ring for telescopic nets!)
  • More durable and compatible with handles from Build Your Own Telescopic Nets

Ordering for Field Season?

Ordering Malaise Traps, Student Kits, or Gravid Traps for the 2025 field season? REACH OUT SOON! Orders need to be placed in advance with enough notice to ensure proper shipment times. Need a large quantity – email us at sales@ecologysupplies.com.

Returning Items (BIG RESTOCK!)

• Wooden Handle Nets
  • 18 inch handles
  • 12 inch rings
• Cornell, Cal Academy, and USNM Unit Trays
  • Our iconic unit trays are back in stock with an even better fit!
  • Cornell Sizes: AA, A, B, C
  • CalAcad Sizes: J, K, L
  • USNM Sizes: W, X, V
• Folding Insect Storage Boxes
  • Both Sizes Restocked
  • Plastazote foam pinning bottom included with white corrugated cardboard construction
  • Comes in packs of 10, easily assembled
• Vial Organizer Trays (6×11)
  • Box is the size of a Cornell A, fits 1-2 dram glass vials

On the Horizon

We have A LOT in store this year! Estimated Availability (highlighted) ranges from as early as this spring to the summer. If there is anything in particular you are interested in or plan to purchase in bulk, email us at sales@ecologysupplies.com

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? Let us know!
• Rearing Chambers (Mosquito) – What size is the most helpful? Is lightweight plastic better or something more durable?
• Education Bundles – Do you run a summer/nature camp? Do you lead entomology outreach programs? We want to hear from you! What would be best in an education bundle? Student nets? forceps? pocket blacklights? pop-up cages? Let us know!
• Combination Net Bags – What materials are preferred? What size ring?
• Metal Framed Rearing Cages – We are looking to expand beyond the standard 12″ cube. What sizes are you looking for?
• Shell Vials – What TOPPERS should we stock? Cork, silicone, etc. Please let us know!
• Specimen Manipulator – 3D Printed Manipulator as a budget option to the old Rose-Entomology design. Currently testing a prototype, thank you to those that have provided feedback!

Coming Soon:

• USNM Standard Drawers ~ May 2025
  • Comes with a knob and two label holders
• Cal Standard Drawers ~ May 2025
  • Comes with a knob and two label holders

Summer 2025:

• 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.
• Rose-inspired Nets
  • Designed after the beloved Rose Entomology Nets
  • We are currently improving the locking mechanism for securing the net ring.
  • These nets will feature the well-known light-weight and durable metal construction, net ring made of a continuous metal piece, with locking mechanism.
• Top Loaded Collecting Jars – (8, 16, and 32 oz.)
  • Working on making sure they are sealed to prevent any leaking when in the field.
• 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!

• LED UV BlackLight Traps
  • Working on fixing an issue of the trap getting too hot on the ends to be safe to touch.
• Metal Cabinets
  • Email us if you are interested in a quote or bulk order.
  • Starting with the Cornell System first.
  • 25 Drawer and 46 Drawer Models coming 2025-2026 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 hello@ecologysupplies.com

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 hello@ecologysupplies.com or comment below!