Research Methods in Entomology

LECTURE # 1

TECHNIQUES AND APPARATUS EMPLOYED IN

ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH

1. Collection & Preservation

a. Collection net
b. Killing bottle
c. Forceps
d. Setting board
e. Insect collection box
f. Alcohol
g. Phenyl tablets
h. Camphor

2. Identification
a. Microscope 2D
b. Microscope 3D
c. Glycerin jelly
d. Glycerin
e. Slides
f. Hot plate
g. Needles: blunt and pointed
h. Genitalia vial

3. Raring in Laboratory
a. Cage or Incubator
b. Required Plant or food
c. Brushes
d. Humidifier
e. Air Conditioner Or Heater

4. Raring in Field
a. Field Cage for plant to be studied

5. Temporary slides

6. Permanent slides

7. Sampling methods

8. Pesticide calibration

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ENT-701 Notes By Dr Imran Khatri