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Benz Microscope Glass Insect Killing Jar. Collecting bugs is a great, educational activity for all ages, and these jars will help you catch and put down your insects the proper way.
Each jar is considerately hand made, in-house, with a layer of plaster at the bottom. To use, simply pour a small amount of charging agent onto the plaster, secure the lid, and allow the vapors to fill the jar. Collect your specimen and place it inside. The jar is reusable and may be re-charged time, and time again. The lid contains a plastisol liner to keep the vapors from escaping while closed. Available in 2 sizes, small and large.
The small Jar measures apx. 2 -7/8" Diameter x 3-5/8" Height (73mm Dai. x 92mm H) and works great for small to medium sized specimens. The large Jar measures apx. 3-1/2" Diameter x 3-3/4" Height (90mm Dia. x 95mm H), suitable for largers specimens. Both are available with, or without, ethyl acetate for a charging agent. SKU 1108, 1116
Ethyl Acetate is a common dispatching agent for killing specimens quickly, and thereby, minimiziing damage to wings and annentae. It is also useful for relaxing, preserving and de-clumping specimens. The included Barnes style dropper provides for controlled application using as little, or as much, of the agent as needed. Instructions for use and SDS sheet included. For adult use only, not intended for children. SKU 1108+, 1116+.
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DOT Info for Ethyl Acetate: Small quantity exemption for land and rail transportation only. (Cannot ship to Hawaii, PR, APO or FPO.)
Exactly what I wanted. Good for collecting and humanely euthanizing bugs for specimen collection (for student education so only 1 of each has to be collected). Highly recommend.
Terri was very helpful with purchasing and I really appreciate it.
The products were great as well.
Thank you for the positive review! We're very happy everything worked out for you, and hope you'll let us know if we can be of any further assistance. Best wishes to you, and your students, for a successful year!
Needed a quick and easy and portable kill jar, so this is a perfect solution. I ordered two — one for me and one for a friend who has no biology training and is interested in insect preservation. I was very pleased to see that the jar and vial of ethyl acetate came with a small rubber dropper and a little slip of paper with some simple instructions for beginners in addition to the detailed chemical data sheet. Haven’t used the jar yet but the seal seems good, and the plaster pour is neat and looks great. Definitely would buy again!
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Nice seal and sturdy build
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Excellent and efficient communication and delivery, all questions answered promptly
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