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BUTTERFLY, MOTH & INSECT LIFE CYCLE DISCOVERY KITS

Our live kits can be ordered with livestock now (ASAP) or with certificates that can be mailed for the live material when required. The letter A after the catalog number designates ship kit ASAP with live material and not with a certificate. TM Butterfly Farm

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Silkworm Moth Classroom Discovery Kit

Monarch Butterfly Breeding Kit

Monarch Butterfly & Milkweed Plant Growing Kit

Watch Monarch larvae grow as they feed on a milkweed plant. Explore the interaction and development of plant and butterfly. The kit includes a certificate for mature milkweed plant and 3-6 monarch larvae with food, rearing cups, larvae bush, larvae forceps, butterfly feeding kit, butterfly observation cylinder, milkweed seeds, monarch lifecycle chart, and instructions. Ages 4 and up MGK 100 Monarch Growing kit with larvae and plant certificate MGK 100A Monarch Growing kit with larvae and plant-ASAP Larval Refills MC36 MC36A

Monarch Butterfly Rearing Kit

Watch Monarch larvae grow into beautiful 4 inch butterflies. Witness the caterpillar transform into a jade green chrysalid and emerge as a butterfly! The kit includes a certificate for 3-6 monarch larvae with food, rearing cups, larvae bush, larvae forceps, butterfly feeding kit, butterfly tent, milkweed seeds, monarch lifecycle chart, and instructions. Ages 6 and up. BF 200 Monarch Rearing kit with certificate BF 200A Monarch Rearing kit with larvae-ASAP Larval Refills MC36 MC36A

Praying Mantis Discovery Kit

Raise your own live Praying Mantises! Learn about the Mantis life cycle and biology. Kit includes: pop-up habitat, magnifier, pipette, tweezers, instruction and activity book. Live materials not included (sold separately) PM 1000 Praying Mantis Discovery Kit PM 1001 Praying Mantis Egg Case, Certificate

Rear Monarch larvae into beautiful butterflies, breed them and then rear second generation caterpillars! The kit includes a certificate for 6-12 monarch larvae with food, extra food, rearing cups, larvae bush, larvae forceps, butterfly feeding kit, butterfly tent, milkweed seeds, monarch lifecycle chart, and a breeding manual. Ages 6 and up. BF 201 Monarch Breeding kit with certificate BF 201A Monarch Breeding kit with larvae-ASAP Larval Refills MC61 MC61A

Painted Lady Butterfly Rearing Kit

Watch caterpillars grow into beautiful butterflies. Witness the caterpillar's transition as it grows into a chrysalid and later emerges as a Painted Lady butterfly! The kit includes a certificate for 3-6 Painted Lady larvae with food, butterfly feeding kit, butterfly tent, Painted Lady lifecycle chart, and instructions. Ages 4 and up. BF 300 Painted Lady Rearing kit with certificate BF 300A Painted Lady Rearing kit with larvae-ASAP Larval Refills PC36 PC36A

Painted Lady Butterfly Breeding Kit

Rear Painted Lady larvae into beautiful butterflies, breed them and then rear second generation caterpillars! The kit includes a certificate for 6-12 Painted Lady larvae with food, extra food, butterfly feeding kit, hollyhock seeds, butterfly tent, Painted Lady lifecycle chart, and breeding manual. Ages 6 & up BF 301 Painted Lady Rearing kit with certificate BF 301A Painted Lady Rearing kit with larvae-ASAP Larval Refills PC61 PC61A

Painted Lady Classroom Kit

This popular kit was designed for the classroom. Each student raises his or her own butterfly. The kit includes a certificate for 35 Painted Lady larvae with food, 30 rearing cups/lids, forceps, butterfly feeding kit, butterfly tent, Painted Lady lifecycle chart, and instructions. Ages 4 & up. PLK 100 Painted Lady Classroom kit with certificate PLK 100A Painted Lady Classroom kit with larvae-ASAP Larval Refills PC350 PC350A 30 cups, food

Painted Lady Classroom Breeding Kit

This popular kit was designed for the classroom. Rear Painted Lady larvae into beautiful butterflies, breed them and then rear second-generation caterpillars! The kit includes a certificate for 60-70 Painted Lady larvae with food, 60 rearing cups/lids, forceps (2), 2 butterfly feeding kits, hollyhock seeds, 2 butterfly tents, Painted Lady lifecycle chart, and breeding manual. Ages 6 & up. PLKB 100 Painted Lady Classroom Breeding kit with certificate PLKB 100A Painted Lady Classroom Breeding kit with larvae-ASAP Larval Refills PC 700 PC700A

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This kit was designed for the classroom. Each student raises his or her own silkworm. The kit includes a certificate for 35 silkworms with large packet of mulberry diet, 30 rearing cups/lids, forceps, 4 octagonal observation chambers, and instructions. Ages 4 & up. SW 33 Silkworm Moth (Bombyx mori) Classroom kit with certificate

Silkworm Moth Kit

This kit includes a certificate for 6-12 silkworms, small packet of mulberry diet, 10 rearing cups/lids, forceps, octagonal observation chambers, and instructions. Ages 4 & up. SW 12 Silkworm Moth (Bombyx mori) kit with certificate

Darkling Beetle Breeding Kit Learn about the life cycle of the Darkling Beetle with this kit. Instructions and activities are outlined on how to start a Darkling Beetle colony. Darkling beetle larvae are an excellent choice for learning about insect metamorphosis. DB101 Darkling Beetle kit with mail in certificate DB101A Darkling Beetle kit with live material

Hummingbird Hawkmoth Classroom Discovery Kit

The kit includes enough materials for a classroom of 30 working in teams of 2. Demonstrates the lifecycle of Manduca sexta. The kit includes certificate for 15 Tobacco Hornworm larvae with food, 15 rearing cups, scaffolds, lids, 2 octagonal observation/pupation chambers, pupation media, forceps, butterfly feeding kit, butterfly tent, and instructions. Ages 4 & up. THK 15 Tobacco Hornworm Classroom kit with certificate

Hummingbird Hawkmoth Kit

Demonstrates the lifecycle of Manduca sexta. Kit includes a certificate for 3-6 Tobacco Hornworm larvae, small packet of food, 6 rearing cups, scaffolds, lids, octagonal observation/pupation chamber, forceps, butterfly feeding kit, butterfly tent, and instructions. Ages 4 & up. THK 36 Tobacco Hornworm kit with certificate

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SCIENCE, NATURE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY EDUCATION KITS SM99 Video Guide to DNA Biotechnology

CHEM C1000 Chemistry Kit, EC1000

Enroll in CHEM C1000 and prepare for a lifetime of fascination with this essential science through 75 diverse experiments. Start with an introduction to the field of chemistry and famous chemists.

CHEM C2000 Chemistry Kit, EC2000

Discover how fascinating the world is when you understand the remarkable reactions behind ordinary occurrences. CHEM C2000 includes everything in CHEM C1000 and more, with twice the tools and materials, and more than three times the experiments.

CHEM C3000 Chemistry Kit, EC3000

CHEM C3000 is the ultimate chemistry set. This kit includes all of the components from CHEM C2000, plus dozens of additional tools and chemicals, and 100 additional experiments, for a total of more than 350 experiments.

WV100 Worm-Vue Wonders Underground Worm Viewing Unit

Peek into the underground world of earthworms! See how they turn waste into soil and dig tunnels to create drainage for plants. Perform experiments to demonstrate how worms live and work underground.

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C2000

C3000

SP101 DNA Isolation Lab Student Kit

Complete kit for safely isolating, precipitating, and spooling DNA, Includes learning objectives, Excellent for science projects and classroom or lab demonstrations.

SM2 Paternity Test Analysis Kit-Module 2

WV100

Objectives include: Understand principal of paternity test analysis, agarose gel electrophoresis, and fingerprinting, load predigested DNA samples, learn how to stain visualize, and analyze DNA samples. Understand the concept of mapping genes.

SP101

SM2

SM99

VHS, time length 93min.Vol. 1 includes: Introduction, restriction and modifying enzymes, bacterialphage infection, genomic library, plasmid preparation, gel electrophoresis, DNA subcloning and DNA hybridization. Vol 2 includes: Southern blot & its applications, dot blot, DNA sequencing, DNA mutations, PCR, DNA footprinting, nuclease S1 protection assay, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and western blot.

SM103

Explore the art and science of bubble gum making. The best bubble gum is the gum you make yourself! Soft, smooth and delicious! Easy to make! Blows giant bubbles! Makes over 1/4 pound of bubble gum!

BGU101

BGU101 Bubble Gum Kit

RB101 Root Beer Making Kit

Explore the art and science of Root Beer making. The kit includes everything you need to produce up to 4 gallons of the best tasting home made Root Beer.

This self-watering grow unit has a special viewing window set at a proper angle that makes it easy to watch the roots develop underground! Watch carrot, radish and onion seeds grown up as the roots grow down.

SM105Video Guide to Agarose Gel Electrophoresis

VHS, time length 17min. Video covers: Preparation of gel running buffer, casting gel tray with agarose, loading DNA samples, running electrophoresis, gel staining and DNA bands visualization.

SM103 Video Guide to Molecular Cloning of DNA, Two volumes

RV100 Root-Vue Farm Underground Garden Laboratory

SM3 Forensic-Crime Test Analysis Kit-Module 3

Objectives include: Understand principal of crime test analysis based upon DNA fragmentation, agarose gel electrophoresis, and DNA fingerprinting, load predigested DNA samples, learn how to stain visualize, and analyze DNA samples. Understand the concept of mapping of genes.

VHS, time length 84min.Vol. 1 includes: Introduction, structure of chromosomes, DNA structure and replication, transciption, and translation.Vol 2 includes: Introduction to plasmids, plasmid preparation, restriction & modifying enzymes, DNA hybridization, screening of bacterial colonies, agarose gel electrophoresis, southern blot, DNA mutation, DNA sequencing and bacterialphage infection.

GH72 Butterfly Farm Mini-Greenhouse Seed Starter System with professional soil

This system makes seed germination and plug development a snap. The seed starter system includes a plastic base unit with 72 individual growing wells, professional soil, and a clear plastic dome, so your seeds receive before and after germination the perfect combination of humidity, light and heat.

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RV100

GH72

OWL PELLETS & KITS

Owl pellets contain the non-digestible remains (fur, feathers, bones) of the owl’s prey. They reveal the animals composing part of the owl’s food web. These kits introduce students to some of the basic concepts of archeology, comparative anatomy, and forensic science. Our owl pellets are heat sterilized at 250°F for 30 minutes (twice the time recommended by the CDC).

Student Owl Pellet Kits

OP 101-1 Includes 1 owl pellet, hand magnifier, forceps, and bone sorting chart. OP 101-2 Includes 2 owl pellets, hand magnifier, forceps, and bone sorting chart. OP 101-3 Includes 3 owl pellets, hand magnifier, forceps, and bone sorting chart. OP 101-8 Includes 8 owl pellets, hand magnifier, forceps, and bone sorting chart.

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Classroom Owl Pellet Kits

OP 101-15 Includes 15 large owl pellets, 15 dissection probes, 15 forceps, and 15 bone sorting charts. OP 102-30 Includes 30 large owl pellets, 15 dissection probes, 15 forceps, and 15 bone sorting charts. OP 100 Small Owl pellet, foil wrapped, sterile

OP 100L Large owl pellet, foil wrapped, sterile

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BUTTERFLY HOST PLANTS & SEEDS

INSECT COLLECTING KITS & ACCESSORIES

MT 100 Mulberry Tree, Host Plant for Silkworms, certificate TP 100 Tomato Plant, manduca sexta host plant, certificate BF 100 Milkweed Plant, Monarch host plant, certificate TP100 BF 100 Milkweed Plant, Monarch host plant, certificate BF 100A Milkweed Plant, Monarch host plant ship ASAP HH 100 Hollyhock Plant, Painted Lady host plant, certificate PVI 100 Passion Vine, Gulf Fritillary host plant, certificate AC 300 Milkweed seeds, Asclepias curassavica, 300 seeds MZ 300 Hollyhock seeds, Painted Lady host plant seeds, 300 seeds BF100 PI 300 Passionvine seeds, Gulf Fritillary host plant seeds, 300 seeds ADU30 Pipeline seeds, Swallowtail host plant seeds, 30 seeds

BUTTERFLY & MOTH ARTIFICIAL DIETS

DELUXE ENTOMOLOGY LAB

Complete kit for students or beginning collectors. The kit contains all of the basic equipment needed to collect, identify, classify, preserve, and display specimens of most orders of insects. Kit includes spreading board, insect pins, pinning block, photo-origami mounts, teasing needle, pinning forceps, collecting jar with plaster bottom, specimen vials, glassine envelopes, ethyl acetate, display case, 15” x 12” x 3-1/2”, with polyethylene foam pinning bottom, folding magnifier with case, pinning labels, milkweed seeds, and 30-page instruction booklet. EL 200 Without student butterfly net EL 201 With student butterfly net (BNS101)

AD 100 Monarch Artificial Diet, 300 mL HH100 AD 101 Monarch Artificial Diet, 1.2 L AD 200 Painted Lady Artificial Diet, Agar based, 35 larvae AD 201 Painted Lady Artificial Diet, Agar based, 150 larvae AD 202 Painted Lady Cookie Dough Artificial Diet, 35 larvae PV100 AD 203 Painted Lady Cookie Dough Artificial Diet, 150 larvae ADF 301 Gulf Fritillary Artificial Diet, 1.2 L ADM 301 Mourning Cloak Artificial Diet, 1.2 L ADB 301 Common Buckeye Artificial Diet, 1.2 L ADS 301 Black Swallowtail Artificial Diet, 1.2 L SWM 300 Silkworm Moth (Bombyx mori) Mulberry Diet, small SWM 301 Silkworm Moth (Bombyx mori) Mulberry Diet, large ADU30 ADT 100 Tobacco Hornworm Cookie Dough Artificial Diet, small ADT 101 Tobacco Hornworm Cookie Dough Artificial Diet, large ADT 200 Tobacco Hornworm Cookie Dough Artificial Diet- 1 kg

STUDENT INSECT COLLECTING KITS

Includes hand magnifier, bug box with magnifier lid, ethyl acetate, teasing needle, pinning forceps, insect pins, & small spreading board. EL 101 Student Insect Collecting Kit

INSECT COLLECTING ACCESSORIES

INSECT REARING SUPPLIES

MSM 301 Multiple Species Moth Artificial Diet, 1.2 L AN 100 Artificial Nectar, non-fermenting, 2 L

RC 100 Rearing cups with lids, semi clear 1 oz, 250 cups & lids

RC 102 Rearing cups with lids, semi clear 2 oz, 250 cups & lids RC 200 Rearing cups with lids, clear, 2 oz, 250 cups & lids RC 800 Highland rearing cups & lids, clear, 8oz, 100

RC 950 Rearing cups with lids, clear 9 oz, 100 cups & lids

BUF100

RC 600 Octagonal 6” x 6” rearing tray with hinged lid, 20 BF 10 Butterfly Farm Rearing and Breeding manual

BUF 100 Butterfly Feeder, 12 ounce nectar capacity

BPK 201 Field Backpack Insect Collecting Kit BPK 100 Field Backpack Young Entomologist Kit DC 101 Insect Display Case, 15” x 12” x 3-1/2”, foam bottom & plastic lid DC 102 Insect Exhibit Case, 16” x 12” x 2”, with foam pinning bottom and glass top IC 106 Ethyl acetate, insect anesthetizing fluid, 2 x 30 ml IP 100 Insect pins, student, No 3, approx 100 pins IP 200 Insect Pins, stainless steel with nylon heads, 38mm, No. 2 PB 101 Pinning block, three step SB200 FC 102 Pinning forceps FC 101 Dissection needle MG 101 Pocket magnifier SB 200 Spreading Board, wooden board with foam surface, 14 x 4.75”, KJ 101 Insect anesthetizing jar with plaster bottom GE 100 Glassine envelopes, 3” x 5”, pack of 100

FP 100 Rearing cup filters, 11cm, 100 / box

RIKER MOUNTS & DISPLAY CASES

DC 102 Insect Exhibit Case 16” x 12” x 2” RM 128 Riker Mount Universal Display Case 12” x 8” x 2” RM 1612 Riker Mount Universal Display Case 16” x 12” x 3/4” RM 86 Riker Mount Universal Display Case 8” x 6” x 3/4” Riker Mount Universal Display Cases are an effective way to exhibit delicate insect specimens without the use of insect pins or glue. The acid free, specimen-friendly fiber fill gently holds your insect specimens in place against the glass top. These chipboard insect display cases are covered with black embossed paper and can easily be wall mounted. Available in 5 sizes: 12”x8”x2”, 5.5”x4.5”x3/4”, 8”x6”x3/4”, 6”x5”x11/4” and 16”x12”x3/4”. DC102

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PRESERVED INSECT SPECIMENS IC 101 Insect Collecting Booklet, 30 pages, Illustrated, ISBN 0966381 BW 100 Butterfly Identification Wheel, 15 common butterflies For a complete list of over 10,000 preserved and dried insect specimens, please visit Texagen Life Science at www.texagenls.com.

MONARCH BUTTERFLY METAMORPHOSIS POSTER

Monarch Butterfly Metamorphosis Poster (18” x 24”), details each stage of the monarch butterfly metamorphosis. Cover and poster metamorphosis photographs by nature photographer John P. Marechal. MP 100

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MICROSCOPES

Student, Research and Clinical Compound and Stereo Dissecting Microscopes

MS 50 Student’s Economy Binocular Dissecting Microscope 20X

Head: upright binocular. Magnifications: 20X Eyepieces: wide field WF10X & WF20X. Stage: white plate. Interpupillary Distance: 55–75mm. Working Distance: 70mm. Illumination: built-in light 3V/3W. 20X & 40X Magnifications. Fully Coated Optical System. Sharp 3D Image with High Resolution. Built-in Upper Illumination System. Manufactured under ISO 9002 Quality Control System. Superior Instrument Easy to Operate. Excellent One Year Factory Warranty.

MS 52 Student’s Portable LED Microscope

Stage Dimensions: 3-1/2" x 3-1/2". Illumination: 110V power supply, 4.5V LED. Head: 45 degree inclined monocular. Eyepiece: wide-field WF10X. Objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X. A great portable LED microscope! Easy to take to field sites. Plug transformer included. Excellent instrument that is easy to operate. 45° inclined monocular head with locked-in eyepiece. Plain stage with clips and stain resistant finish. Fully coated optical system. High resolution offering sharp images. Three Levels of Magnification: 40X-100X-400X. One (WF10X) eyepiece included. Built-in LED illumination system. Single lens condenser and disc diaphragm. Dual focusing control knobs. Full optical glass elements. Precise Ground Glass Lens. All metal mechanical components. Solid metal frame with stain resistant enamel finish. Optional accessories: 16X eyepiece to add magnification settings to include: 64X, 160X, 640X. Manufactured under ISO 9001 quality control standard. Excellent five (5) year factory warranty.

MS 54 Student Binocular Stereo Dissecting Microscope 20X-40X

20X and 40X Magnifications. 45° Inclined Binocular Head with Locked-In Eyepieces. Sharp Stereo Erect Images over a Wide Field View. High Quality Original True Color. Unbeatable Low Price. Ocular-Tube with Adjustable Diopter. Accurate Alignment Ensuring a Fatigue-Free Long Hour Viewing. Rugged Metal Frame and Stand. Full Optical Glass Elements. Precise Ground Glass Lens. All Metal Mechanical Components. Adjustable Interpupillary Distance. BuiltIn Both Incident and Transmitted Illumination Systems. Upper/Lower Halogen Lights. GS & CE Approval Electric Apparatus. Extra Bulb, White/Black Base Plate and Rubber Eyeguards Included. Manufactured under ISO 9001 Quality Control Standard. Excellent Five (5) Year Manufacturer Warranty. Lowest Price for the Same Guaranteed or the Difference Back!. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back! Head: 45° inclined binocular. Widefield Eyepieces: WF10X. Objectives: 2X & 4X. Diopter Adjustment: ±5dp. Interpupillary Distance: 2-3/16" - 2-15/16"(55-75mm). Working Distance: 2-1/8" (53mm). Frosted Glass Objective Plate: 3-3/4" (96mm) in diameter. White/Black Plastic Objective Plate: 3-3/4" (96mm) in diameter. Illumination: 12V/10W lamps. Accessories: a pair of eye-caps, a pair of clips and a dust cover. Weight: 7 lbs.

MS 200 Student’s Economy Biological Microscope 400X

Great Student Microscope. Excellent Instrument Easy to Operate. 45° Inclined Monocular Head with Locked-in Eyepiece. Plain Stage with Clips and Stain Resistant Finish. Fully Coated Optical System. High Resolution Offering Sharp Images. Three Levels of Magnification: 40X-100X-400X. One (WF10X) Eyepiece Included. Built-In Illumination System. Single Lens Condenser and Disc Diaphragm. Focusing Control Knobs on Both Sides. Head: 45 degree inclined monocular. Eyepiece: wide-field WF10X. Objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X. Stage Dimensions: 3-1/2" x 3-1/2". Illumination: incandescent lamp 110V/6W. Full Optical Glass Elements. Precise Ground Glass Lens. All Metal Mechanical Components. Solid Metal Frame with Stain Resistant Enamel Finish. Optional

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Accessories: 16X Eyepiece to Increase Magnification Settings to Include: 64X, 160X, 640X. Manufactured under ISO 9001 Quality Control Standard. Excellent Three (3) YEAR Factory Warranty. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Back! Specifications / features: Magnifications: 40X, 100X, 400X / Monocular head with locked-in Eyepiece / Optical glass elements / Metal body construction / Build in incandescent illumination system / Manufactured under ISO 9002 Standards / Excellent 3 year manufacturer warranty / Eyepiece: wide field WF 10X / Objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X / Stage dimensions: 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” / Illumination: incandescent lamp 110v/6W.

MS 201 Basic Student Microscope High Power Compound, Color Coded Objectives

Specifications / features: Magnifications: 40X, 100X, 400X / 45 Degree Inclined 360 Degree Rotatable Head / Large Plain Stage with Slide Clips / Coarse & Fine Focusing with Tension Control / Upward Stage stopper to prevent slide breakage and Objective damage / Single Lens Condensor and Disc Diaphragm / Built in Illumination system / Optional Accessories: 20X Eyepiece / Monocular head / Optical glass elements / Metal body construction / Build in incandescent illumination system / Manufactured under ISO 9002 Standards / Excellent 3 year manufacturer warranty / Eyepiece: WF 10X / Objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X (Spring)/ Stage dimensions: 43/8” x 4-3/4” (110x120mm) / Condensor: NA=0.65 single lens / Focusing control: Rack and Pinion / Illumination: tungsten lamp 115v/20W / Dimensions: 71/2” x 5-1/8” x 15-0” / Weight: 8 lbs Basic Student Microscope, High Power Compound 40X-400X, fully coated optical system, color coded objectives, 3yr warranty. This affordable high power Basic Student microscope has a built in 115v/20W tungsten lamp illumination system, and is especially designed for students. It is an ideal science student/biology microscope. With optional 20X Eyepiece Magnification settings include: 80X, 200X, 800X.

MS 300 Student’s Biological Microscope 40X-640X

Students Biological Microscope, 40X-640X, 3 year warranty. This affordable high power Biological microscope is especially designed for students. It has six levels of magnification and full metal construction. It is an ideal homeschool or family microscope. The 640X power and optics is excellent for examining Monarch butterfly scales for Oe spores. Specifications / features: Magnifications: 40X, 64X, 100X, 160X, 400X, 640X / Monocular head with locked-in Eyepiece / Optical glass elements / Metal body construction / Build in incandescent illumination system / Manufactured under ISO 9002 Standards / Excellent 3 year manufacturer warranty / Eyepiece: wide field WF10X & WF16X / Objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X / Stage dimensions: 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” / Illumination: Incadescent lamp 110v/6

MS 301 Advanced Student Microscope with 3-D Double Layer Stage

Advanced Student Microscope, 40X-400X, 3 year warranty. This affordable high power Advanced Student microscope has all of the advanced features like Contemporary design, 3-D Double Layer Mechanical Stage, Coaxial Coarse and Fine focusing, Adjustable Brightness Control. Compare at $600.00 Specifications / features: Magnifications: 40X, 100X, 400X / 360 Degree Rotatable Head / 3-D Double Layer Mechanical Stage/ Coaxial Coarse & Fine Focusing / Abbe Condenser with Iris Diaphragm and Blue filter / Monocular head with locked-in Eyepiece / Optical glass elements / Metal body construction / Build in illumination system with adjustable brightness control/ Manufactured under ISO 9002 Standards / Excellent 3 year manufacturer warranty / Head: monocular head inclined at 45 degrees / Eyepiece: wide field WF10X / Achromatic Objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X (spring) / Stage dimensions: 5-0” x 4-1/2” (125mm x 115mm) / Focusing Range: 0-13/32 (10mm) Abbe Condenser: NA=1.2 with rack and pinion focus / Illumination: Incadescent lamp 110v/20W / Accessories: 110V/20W spare halogen bulb, dust cover

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MS 400 Ultimate Compound Microscope 40X-1000X

Ultimate Student Compound Microscope, 40X-1000X, 4 objectives, 3 year warranty. This Deluxe microscope is an ideal instrument for advanced biological, bacteriological, and advanced placement student research. Compare at $800.00. Specifications / Features: Coarse & Fine Focusing with tension control / Upward Stage stopper / NA 1.25 Abbe Condenser and Iris Diaphragm / Monocular head / Eyepiece:widefield WF 10X/18MM / Achromatic Objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X(spring),100x(spring,oil) / Optical glass elements / Metal body construction / Build in incadescent illumination system / Manufactured under ISO 9002 Standards / Excellent 3 year manufacturer warranty / Eyepiece: wide field WF10X & WF16X / Objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X / Stage dimensions: 4-3/8” x 4-3/4” / Condenser: NA=1.25 Abbe / Focusing Control: rack & pinion / Illumination: tungsten lamp 115v/20W / Dimensions: 7-1/2” x 5-1/8” x 15” / Weight: 8 Lbs

MS 500 Ultimate Student Binocular Research Microscope 40X-1000X

Ultimate Student Binocular Research Microscope, 400X1000X, with 5 year warranty. This quality instrument is specially designed for the clinical examination and teaching demonstration in the medical field, laboratories, Magnet schools, and colleges. Compare at $900.00 Specifications / Features: Magnification: 40X, 100X, 400X, 1000X / 360 Degree Rotatable Binocular Head / Coarse & Fine Focusing with tension control / Upward Stage stopper / Abbe Condenser and Iris Diaphragm & Filter / Head: 45 degree inclined sliding binocular / Interocular Distance: 2-3/16”-3” / Wide-field WF10X / Achromatic Objectives: 4X,10X,40X(spring),100X (spring,oil) / Optical glass elements / Metal body construction / Build in illumination system / Manufactured under ISO 9002 / Excellent 5 year manufacturer warranty / Eyepiece: wide field WF10X & WF16X / Objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X / Stage dimensions: 4-5/16” x 4-3/4” / Abbe Condenser: NA=1.25 with Iris diaphragm & filter / Focusing Control: rack & pinion / Illumination: tungsten lamp 115v/20W / Accessories: dust cover, blue filter, and immersion oil. / Dimensions: 7-1/2” x 5-1/8” x 15”.

MS 600 Binocular Research Microscope 40X-1000X with 5 yr warranty

Binocular Research Microscope,10X-1000X, with 5 year warranty. This quality instrument is specially designed for clinical examination and teaching demonstration in the medical field, laboratories, and colleges. Compare at $950.00 Specifications / Features: Magnification: 40X, 100X, 400X, 1000X / 360 Degree Rotatable Binocular Head / Large Attachable Mechanical Stage with Slide Clips / Coarse & Fine Focusing with Tension control / Coarse Focusing Range: 0-25/32 / Division of Fine Focusing: 0.0000787 / Abbe Condenser and Iris Diaphragm & Filters / Abbe Condenser: NA=1.25 / Condensor Focusing: spiral control / Head: 45 degree inclined sliding binocular / Interocular Distance: 2-3/16”-3” / Wide-field WF10X / Achromatic Objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X(spring), 100X (spring,oil) / Optical glass elements / Metal body construction / Build in Halogen illumination system with Adjustable Brightness / Hard Wood Storage Case / Manufactured under ISO 9002 / Excellent 5 year manufacturer warranty / Nosepiece: quadruple / Head: 45 degree inclined sliding binocular head / Eyepiece: wide field WF10X & WF16X / Objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X / Stage dimensions: 4-1/8” x 4-3/4” / Stage traveling range: 2-3/8” x 1-3/16” / Focusing Control: rack & pinion / Illumination: variable halogen lamp 110v/6v/20W / Accessories: dust cover, blue filter, and immersion oil. / Dimension: 7-1/2” x 5-1/8” x 15”.

MS 700 Professional Clinical Binocular Microscope

Professional Clinical Binocular Microscope that is specially designed for the clinical and research laboratories. Compare at over $1500. Specifications / Features: Large double layer Mechanical stage with slide clips / Magnification: 40X, 100X, 400X, 1000X, 64x-160X-1600X / 360 Degree Rotatable Binocular Head / Large Double Layer Mechanical Stage with Slide Clips / Coaxial Coarse & Fine Focusing with CA Knob tension control / Upward stage stopper to prevent slide breakage and objective damage / Coarse Focusing Range: 0-25/32 / Division of Fine Focusing: 0.0000787 / Abbe Condenser with Iris Diaphragm and Filter / Abbe Condenser: NA=1.25 / Condensor Focusing: spiral control / Head: 45 degree inclined sliding binocular / Mechanical Tube length: 6-5/16” / Interocular Distance: 2-3/16”-3” / Wide-field eyepiece WF10X, 16X / Achromatic Objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X (spring), 100X (spring,oil) / Optical glass elements / Metal body construction / Build in Halogen illumination system with Adjustable Brightness / Hard Wood Storage Case / Manufactured under ISO 9002 Standards / Excellent 5 year manufacturer warranty / Nosepiece: quadruple / Head: 45 degree inclined sliding binocular head / Eyepiece: wide field WF10x & WF16X / Stage dimensions: 5-1/2” x 5-1/2” / Stage traveling range: 2-15/16” x 1-3/4” / Focusing Range: 1-3/16 / Illumination: halogen lamp 110v/6v/20W / Accessories: dust cover, blue filter, and immersion oil, and hard wood storage case. / Dimensions: 12” x 9” x 16”

CHILDREN’S MICROSCOPES

MICROSCOPE KIT Children’s 100X - 900X Microscope, with light, butterfly specimen

Explore the anatomy of a butterfly with Childrens 100X-900X Microscope Kit. Includes prepared butterfly slides, and live brine shrimp hatchery. Children’s Microscope 100X-900X, with rack and pinion geared focusing 10X, 40X, 90X objectives, stage with stage clips, color filters, prepared slides, blank slides, cover slips, butterfly anatomy prepared slides, labels, Brine shrimp hatchery, eyedropper and instructional manual. MS 100

Young Scientists Microscope Kit, MS60A

This biological microscope is specially designed for students. It offers six levels of magnifications, 40X, 64X, 100X, 160X, 400X and 640X. It comes with optical glass elements, full solid metal body construction, a beautiful ABS plastic case and a ten-piece slide kit. The slide kit includes five blank slides and five prepared slides: housefly legs, onion epidermis, sunflower stem, pine stem and cotton stem. It is a great entry-level microscope and an excellent instrument for students to learn science.

Microscope Prepared Slide Set, 100 slides, PS100C

This is a 100-piece very nice microscope prepared slide set of various plants, insects and animal tissues. The slides are cover slipped and preserved in cedar wood oil. They are premium, accurately stained and machine cleaned slides that will give a sharp image.

Microscope Prepared Slide Set, 200 slides, PS200

This is a 200-piece very nice microscope prepared slide set of various plants, insects and animal tissues. The slides are cover slipped and preserved in cedar wood oil. They are premium, accurately stained and machine cleaned slides that will give a sharp image

BUTTERFLY NETS

BN 101 Professional Butterfly Net with Telescoping Handle

• 12” anodized rust proof spring steel hoop • 26” twist lock brushed aluminum handle that extends to 46” • New re-designed 33” bag depth • New soft durable non-rip nylon blend netting

BN 100 Children's Butterfly Net

• 9” anodized rust proof spring steel hoop • 17” detachable light-weight polymer handle • Comfortable non-slip grooved molded handle grip with hanger hole • Butterfly species molded in handle offers quick field identification • Durable non-rip nylon-blend netting • In blue, neon, or hot pink

BN 1000 Deluxe Pro Butterfly Net, Telescoping

• 13.5” nickel plated hoop with reinforced heavy duty muslin band • 26.5” bag depth • Soft polyester net tapers • Three part detachable threaded screw-in aluminum handle • Telescopes from 18.5-41” • Will fit in small duffel bag or backpack

BN 2000 Expedition Pro Butterfly Net

• Compact design will fit in large backpack, perfect for field work or collection expeditions • Spring steel hoop has a 14” diameter • Detachable twist lock aluminum handle is almost 30” and extends to 69” • 39” large bag with reinforced muslin band made of a soft durable non-rip nylon blend

BNS 101 Student Butterfly Net with Wooden Handle • • • •

12” anodized rust proof spring steel hoop 24” balanced light-weight wooden handle 33” bag depth Durable non-rip nylon-blend netting

NT 101 Nature Net, Land, Air, Sea • Versatile amphibious net designed for air, land, and water

(it floats) • Comfortable non-slip grooved molded handle grip with hanger hole • Durable virtually indestructible nylon blend netting • Great starter net for young children • Shell bag accessory item available • Great net for the beach, surf, pond, or lake

BN 200 Butterfly Net, Advanced Student, Detachable Wooden Handle and Muslin Band

• Detachable 18” wooden 3/4” handle • Reinforced Muslin Band • 12” diameter hoop • Aerial polyester 33” bag

BUTTERFLY FARM GREENHOUSES

Butterfly Farm Pop-Up Self-Erecting Portable Greenhouse / Butterfly Habitat, 78” x 72” x 72” GH 301 This innovative economical Pop-Up greenhouse (78” x 72” x 72”) has full zipper closure with ample screened ventilation. The greenhouse provides an optimum controlled environment for butterfly host plant seed germination, seedling development, cutting propagation, and butterfly breeding year round. Butterfly Farm Pop-Up Self-Erecting Portable Greenhouse / Butterfly Habitat, 78” x 72” x 72” GH 350 This innovative economical Pop-Up greenhouse (78” x 72” x 72”) has full zipper closure with ample screened ventilation. Unit has lean-to design that allows it to fit snugly at your back door, shed or garage. Unit has slanted roof to ensure precipitation runs away from building

Butterfly Farm Pop-Up Self-Erecting Portable Greenhouse / Butterfly Habitat, 78” x 96” x 96” GH 500 This innovative economical Pop-Up greenhouse (78” x 72” x 72”) has full zipper closure with ample screened ventilation. The greenhouse provides an optimum controlled environment for butterfly host plant seed germination, seedling development, cutting propagation, and butterfly breeding year round. Butterfly Farm Pop-Up Self-Erecting Portable Greenhouse / Butterfly Habitat, 96” x 108” x 108” GH 700 This innovative economical Pop-Up greenhouse (96” x 108” x 108”) has full zipper closure with ample screened ventilation. The greenhouse provides an optimum controlled environment for butterfly host plant seed germination, seedling development, cutting propagation, and butterfly breeding year round.

Butterfly Farm Pop-Up Self-Erecting Portable Plant / Seed House / Butterfly Habitat,(56” X 48” X 48”), GH 140 This innovative economical Pop-Up greenhouse (56” x 48” x 48”) has full zipper closure with ample screened ventilation. The greenhouse provides an optimum controlled environment for butterfly host plant seed germination (accommodates multiple seed flats), seedling development, cutting propagation, and butterfly breeding year round.

Butterfly Farm Pop-Up Self-Erecting Portable Plant / Seed House / Butterfly Habitat,28” X 24” X 24” GH 120 This innovative economical Pop-Up greenhouse (42” x 36” x 36”) has full zipper closure with ample screened ventilation. The greenhouse provides an optimum controlled environment for butterfly host plant seed germination (accommodates multiple one gallon pots or seed flats), seedling development, cutting propagation, and butterfly breeding year round.

Butterfly Farm Pop-Up Self-Erecting Portable Plant / Seed House / Butterfly Habitat,42” X 36” X 36” GH 130 This innovative economical Pop-Up greenhouse (42” x 36” x 36”) has full zipper closure with ample screened ventilation. The greenhouse provides an optimum controlled environment for butterfly host plant seed germination (accommodates multiple one gallon pots or seed flats), seedling development, cutting propagation, and butterfly breeding year round

Butterfly Farm Pop-Up Self-Erecting Portable Plant / Seed House / Butterfly Habitat, 26” x 30” x30” GH 110 This innovative economical Pop-Up greenhouse (26” x 30” x 30”) has full zipper closure with ample screened ventilation. The greenhouse provides an optimum controlled environment for butterfly host plant seed germination (accommodates 4 seed flats), seedling development, cutting propagation, and butterfly breeding year round.

BUTTERFLY CAGES, TERRARIUMS AND REARING SLEEVES BH102 Butterfly House, Large 12” x 36” hanging/ zippered

LH175 LH30

BC710 Small White Pop-Up Butterfly Wedding Release Cage 7” x 10”

BH103 Butterfly Farm Pop-Up Pavillion 11” dia x 15” height RS100 Insect Rearing Sleeve 10” x 20”

BH101 Butterfly House, Small 7” x 12”, hanging

BUTTERFLY TERRARIUMS

BUTTERFLY POP-UP TERRARIUMS

BH104 Pop-Up Butterfly Pavilion 14” x 24”

LH38 16.5” x 16.5” x 30”

Compact portable pop-up butterfly terrariums are available in two sizes. When unfolded the LH30 measures 16.5” x 16.5” x 30” (30 gallons) and the LH175 measures 27"x 27" x 48". Compact collapsible design folds almost flat, will fit into purse or backpack and is ideal for field work.

RS200 Insect Rearing Sleeve 20” x 39”

FIELD BACKPACKS

LH100 16.5” x 30” x 48”

These compact portable ABS plastic tubular terrariums are available in two sizes.The LH38 is perfect for breeding painted lady butterflies and the LH100 is perfect for breeding monarch butterflies. The tailored black mesh enclosures fit snugly over the easy to assemble ABS plastic frames. The twin zippered front panel opens for easy access or butterfly releases. The sturdy top panel will accomodate light fixtures.The entire unit can safely be submerged in bleach for sterilization.

FIELD BACKPACK INSECT COLLECTING KIT

Designed for the serious entomologist or insect collector, this convenient and compact field backpack kit includes: Clear PVC backpack with padded straps, multi-pockets, nylon zippers, PP webbing and top handle; advanced student butterfly net, large pop-up insect cage, insect exhibit case, 8”x12” with glass top; student Insect pins, insect spreading board, pinning block, pinning forceps, yeasing needle, hand magnifier, insect killing jar, insect specimen vials, glassine envelopes, and booklet on How to Collect, Mount, Classify, Preserve and Display Insects. BPK 201

E D U C AT I O N A L S C I E N C E

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