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Instruments & Supplies

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    Aerial Net

    Similar to the above net, but with a 15" diameter hoop
    Each
    Aerial Net
    29.75
    Alcohol Prep Pads

    Indivual packets containing a gauze sponge saturated with isopropyl alcohol. Package of 200

         		$5.70
    Antibiotic Sensitivity Disks

    We usually keep the following antibiotics in stock, Ampicillin, Bacitracin, Chloramphenicol, Erythromycin, Neomycin, Oxytetracyclene, Penicillin, Streptomycin, Tetracyclene, and control disks.

    50 disks per magazine
    Each 6 or more
    Antibiotics disks
    14.10
    13.60
    Benedict's Reagent Dry mixture

    Dry mix on sale until gone, makes one quart.

         		$15.00
    Bird List

    A check list of 304 species of bird found in Minnesota and surrounding states. Printed on heavy card stock. Folded double to fit in a shirt pocket.
    Dozen 100
    7370 Bird List
    5.00
    25.00
    Carborundum Stones

    Used for sharpening scalpel blades
    Each Dozen
    3.40
    34.00
    Cartilage Forceps 5"
    Each Dozen
    Cartilage Forceps
    3.30
    33.00
    Concavity Slides

    Single spherical depression Package of 12

         		$12.70
    Cover Glass
    Per ounce
    Square, 22mm, Thickness #1
    4.90
    Square, 22mm, Thickness #2
    4.80
    Rectangles, 22x30, 22x40, 22x50mm Thickness #1
    7.00
    Cover Slips
    Generic Low Quality
    7.50
    100 High Quality
    15.00
    1000 High Quality
    150.00
    Curved Forceps
    Each Dozen
    Fine Point 4.5"
    2.00
    20.10
    Medium Point 4.5"
    2.00
    20.10
    Disposable Latex Gloves

    Ambidexterous lightly powdered latex gloves. Can sell partial packs of gloves.
    Each
    Small, pkg of 100
    13.00
    Medium, pkg of 100
    13.00
    Large pkg of 100
    13.00
    Dissecting Needle
    Each Dozen
    Plastic Handle Straight Point
    .40
    4.00
    Plastic Handle Angled Point
    .40
    4.00
    Dissecting Scissors

    Sharp/blunt points, stainless steel
    Each Dozen
    Dissecting Scissors 4.5"
    3.30
    34.00
    Dissecting Scissors 5.5"
    3.75
    37.05
    Exhibit Cases

    These glass top cases are constructed with heavy cardboard and covered with black embossed paper. They are lined with white glossy paper and a pinning bottom. they are 1.5" deep inside to accomadate pinned insects.
    Each 12 or more
    8x12"
    19.75
    17.25
    12x16"
    27.95
    26.75
    14x21"
    49.95
    47.25
    High Viscosity

    1/2 ounce bottle

         		$9.50
    Hydrion Paper

    pH Range 1-11, double roll dispenser

         		$12.30
    Inoculating Loops

    Loop with 8" aluminum handle
    Each Dozen
    Inoculating loops
    4.10
    40.00
    Insect Net Replacement Bag

    12" replacement net bag for #7012 net
    Each
    7022 Replacement Bag
    22.50
    Insect Pin

    English Asta pins with solid heads.
    Set of 100
    7130 Insect Pins #00
    8.35
    7130 Insect Pins #0
    8.35
    7130 Insect Pins #1
    8.35
    7130 Insect Pins #3
    8.35
    Laboratory Thermometers

    Glass thermometer with range of -20 degrees C to 110 degrees C

    Partial immersion, red liquid with a white background.
    Each 10 or more
    Thermometers
    3.15
    30.00
    Lens Paper Booklet

    100 4x6" Sheets per booklet
    Each Dozen
    Lens Paper Booklet
    2.35
    25.00
    Low Viscosity

    1/2 ounce bottle

         		$9.50
    Medicine Droppers

    Glass pipets with 1ml rubber nipples
    Each Dozen
    Standard Dropper 4"
    .40
    4.25
    Fine Drawn Dropper 5"
    .45
    4.75
    Microscope Slide Boxes

    Used for storing microscope slides. 
    Each Dozen
    Slide box for 100 slides
    15.00
    180.00
    Slide box for 25 slides
    3.50
    35.00
    Nutrient Agar

    Prepared nutrient agar plates.

     
    Each Dozen Set of 100
    5440 Nutrient Agar
    2.05
    19.00
    152.00
    Nutrient Agar Powder
    100g 500g
    5395 Nutrient Agar Powder
    78.50
    168.25
    Owl Pellets
    1-9 10-99 100+
    2650 Owl Pellets- 1"-1.5" (Smalls
    2.90 each
    2.75 each
    2.60 each
    2650` Owl Pellets- 1.5"-2" (Medium)
    3.40 each
    3.30 each
    3.15 each
    2650 Owl Pellets- 2"-2.5" (Large)
    3.65 each
    3.45 each
    3.30 each
    2650 Owl Pellets- 2.5"+
    4.00 each
    3.75 each
    3.60 each
    Pinning Blocks

    Ste type, made of wood with three holes

    6mm, 12mm, and 24mm deep.
    Each 10 or more
    Pinning Blocks
    4.75
    4.50
    Plain Agar (USP)

    Non-Nutrient agar
    Each Dozen Set of 100
    5420 USP Agar
    1.70
    16.90
    107.95
    Plain Microscope Slides
    Each 3 or more
    High Quality Pkg of 72
    7.05
    6.60
    Seconds Pkg of 72 (Low Quality)
    4.90
    4.60
    Plastic Petri Dishes

    15x100mm, sterile, disposable petri dishes.

    Will sell non-steirle dishes at a reduced price
    Pkg of 25 100 (4 pkgs) Case of 500
    Sterile Dishes
    9.75
    35.25
    146.25
    Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA)

    Prepared PDA plates.
    Each Dozen Set of 100
    5450 Potato Dextrose Agar
    2.05
    19.00
    152.00
    PTC Taste Paper

    100 strips per vial
    Each Dozen
    Vials of 100
    5.00
    48.00
    Razor Blades

    100 single razor blades

         		$9.15
    Replaceable Blade Scalpel

    Takes blade numbers 20, 21, 22, or 23
    Each Dozen
    Replaceable Blade Scalpel
    3.75
    40.20
    Replacement Net Bags

    Replacement bags for the Aerial and the Student nets.
    Each
    7022 Student Net Bag 12"
    22.50
    7025 Aerial Net Bag 15"
    22.50
    Riker Mounts

    Riker mounts are for mounting insects or other specimens for display. Mounts are constructed with heavy cardboard and covered with black, embossed paper. Mounts have a glass cover, are 3/4" deep, and are filled with white cotton.

    Riker mounts are subject to availabiltiy.
    Each 12 or more
    4x5"
    5.95
    3.75
    5x6"
    7.50
    5.75
    6.5x8.5"
    8.25
    6.75
    8x12"
    8.95
    7.25
    12x16"
    15.25
    13.50
    14x21"
    28.75
    25.50
    Scalpel Blades

    Available sizes: 10, 11, 12, 15, 20, 21, 22, and 23
    Dozen Pkg of 100
    Scalpel Blades
    6.25
    34.00
    Specimen Forceps 10"
    Each Dozen
    Specimen Forceps
    3.90
    39.15
    Spreading Board

    Basswood construction with a foam strip beneath groove for pinning. Groove is adjustable from 1/8"-3/4" to accomadate the body of the insect.
    Each 12 or more
    Spreading Board
    30.00
    28.00
    Standard Insect Box

    Made with a heavy cardboard, covered with black embossed paper, and lined with white glazed paper. Has a hinged cover and a foam pinning bottom.
    Each 12 or more
    12x10x1 7/8"
    16.50
    14.95
    Steel Probe 6"
    Each Dozen
    Steel Probe
    2.65
    26.50
    Straight Forceps
    Each Dozen
    Fine Point 4.5"
    2.00
    20.10
    Medium Point 4.5"
    2.00
    20.10
    Student Forceps
    Each Dozen
    Student Forceps
    1.75
    17.00
    Student Insect Net

    12" Diameter, 36" hardwood handle. Bag is nylon mesh with a 60-40 cloth rim collar.
    Student Net
    26.50
    Student Plant Press

    Masonite and wood construction. Shipped complete with 12 ventilators, 12 driers, and 2 extra long straps. 

     

         		$82.50
    Student Scalpel

    Plastic handle, size #22 & #11 stainless steel blade (not replaceable)

    Specify which sized blade you would like when ordering.
    Each Dozen
    Student Scalpel
    1.95
    16.20
    Student Scissors 4.5"
    Each Dozen
    Student Scissors
    2.95
    31.00
    Surgical Scalpel Handle #3

    Takes blade numbers 10, 11, 12, or 15
    Each Dozen
    Surgical Scalpel Handle #3
    2.90
    24.75
    Surgical Scalpel Handle #4

    Slightly larger than #3 size, takes blade numbers 20, 21, 22, or 23
    Each Dozen
    Surgical Scalpel Blade #4
    3.00
    29.10
    Wax Pencils

    Colored wax pencils commonly used for marking glass, with peelable paper. Currenlty have blue and red in stock.
    Each Dozen
    5500 Wax Pencils
    3.00
    30.15