BugDorm-4S3074 Insect Rearing Cage

BugDorm-4S3074 Insect Rearing Cage
  • Model:BD4S3074
 
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Formerly BugDorm-43074 (BD43074)

At 77-cm tall, BugDorm-4S3074 insect cage is suitable for small potted plants.  Front and and back panels are of clear plastic for observing insect activity.  Top and two side panels are of Polyester netting (96 x 26 mesh) for ventilation.

There are two openings in the front panel of BugDorm-4S3074 insect rearing cage.  The zippered opening is large enough to insert potted plants.  On the zippered opening is a 18-cm sleeve opening for addition or removal of insects and replacement of food without letting insects escape.  A thin strip is sewn across the ceiling from which to suspend objects such as feeders.

The framework of BugDorm-4S3074 insect cage is of lightweight fiberglass and constructed outside the enclosure.  There are no places for insects to hide inside the cage.

Pack Contents
x1 Fabric Cage Body
x8 Fiberglass Rods (Ø4 mm, L30 cm)
x8 Fiberglass Rods (Ø4 mm, L37 cm)
x4 ABS Plastic Ridged Joints (2-Way)
x4 ABS Plastic Joints (3-Way)
x4 ABS Plastic Webbed Joints (3-Way)

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