Formerly BugDorm-42222F (BD42222F)
Of the same structure as BugDorm-4 series insect cages with 96 x 26 mesh Polyester netting, this BugDorm-4F series uses very fine 150 x 150 mesh Nylon netting that effectively keeps aphids, thrips, and parasitic wasps from escaping or entering the cage.
External dimensions of BugDorm-4F2222 insect cage are only L24.5 x W24.5 x H24.5 cm, making it a perfect fit for lab selves with limited space.
BugDorm-4F2222 insect cage is very easy to assemble by simply connecting poles with splints. The front panel of BugDorm-4F2222 insect rearing cage is of clear plastic for observing insect activity; the top and three side panels are of fine Nylon netting (150 x 150 mesh) for ventilation. There is a 17-cm sleeve opening in the front panel for addition or removal of insects and for replacement of food material. A thin strip is sewn across the ceiling from which to suspend objects such as feeders.
The framework of BugDorm-4F2222 insect cage is of lightweight fiberglass and constructed outside the enclosure. There are no places for insects to hide inside the cage.
Reference studies using this series of products:
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Mains et al. (2016). Scientific Reports, 6(1), 1-7.
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Shaw et al. (2018). Pest Management Science, 74(6), 1466-1471.
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Hafer‐Hahmann & Vorburge (2020). Ecology Letters, 23(8), 1232-1241.
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Goelen et al. (2020). Functional Ecology, 34(2), 507-520.
Krzywinska et al. (2021). Current Biology, 31(5), 1084-1091.
Kancharlapalli et al. (2021). PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 15(10), e0009824.
Li et al. (2021). Nature Communications, 12(1), 1-10.
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