Product Updates 03/11/2025 – Ecology Supplies
Spring is just 9 days away and we are busy getting ready for all the entomological activities on the horizon!
We will be attending the Entomological Society of America Eastern Branch Meeting from March 15-17 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Will we see you there? We look forward to connecting with entomologists in our region!
This month’s new arrivals include: Cornell Standard Grade Drawers, Universal Plastazote Foam Bottoms. We have a LARGE restock of Cornell Unit Trays, CalAcad Unit Trays, and Folding Boxes. We made some helpful improvements to our Malaise Traps, and we are taking suggestions for Education Bundles!
💡 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 the community of people that provide product feedback, we would not be able to do this work without you!
-The Ecology Supplies Team
New Arrivals to Ecology Supplies
- 18×16″ Plastazote Foam Bottom Sheets – Shipping out in ~1 week
- New foam bottoms in a bigger size, which can be customized to fit various drawer types! (Cornell, Cal Academy, USNM, and more!).
- Cornell Standard Drawers – Shipping out in ~2 weeks
- Comes with a knob and two label holders
- Light Trap Collecting Tent – Pre-order Open! (shipping out in late March)
- Several white panels allow for specimens to intercept in multiple directions
- Portable, with rain guard, and comes with carrying case
- Light sold separately
- Malaise Trap Improvements!
- We have added additional Guy Lines and Stakes, thanks to feedback from folks at SERC
- All panels and corners will have support with the additional lines
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!)
- Cornell, Cal Academy, and USNM Unit Trays
- Our iconic unit trays are back in stock!
- 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
- Telescopic Net Handle – Heavy Duty
- A very sturdy option while also travel friendly!
- Length Extended = 53.8″ Length Collapsed = 24.15″
- Specimen Sorting Trays
- Inspired on the Rose Specimen Sorting Tray
- Includes 8 sorting sections
- Sizing: 108 mm x 108 mm x 19mm
- Pop-Up Rearing Cages – We have restocked all sizes!
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:
- 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!
- Shell Vials ~ Spring 2025
- 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
- CDC Gravid Trap ~ Late April 2025
- 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.
Summer 2025:
- Rose-inspired Nets ~ Summer 2025
- 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.) ~ Summer 2025
- Working on making sure they are sealed to prevent any leaking when in the field.
- Fluon & Ethyl acetate ~ Summer 2025
- 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 ~ Early Summer 2025
- Working on fixing an issue of the trap getting too hot on the ends to be safe to touch.
- Metal Cabinets ~ 12 drawer cabinets Summer 2025
- 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 ~ Summer 2025
- 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!
