Integrative Center for Environmental Microbiomes and Human Health
Insectary for Scientific Training and Advances in Research
| Service/Equipment Rental | University of Hawaii Users | Non-UH Academic & Non-Profit Users | Private & Commercial Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** bioBUBBLE Rental | $75.00/day | $93.75/day | $112.50/day |
| * Insect Purchase – Aedes albopictus | $0.10/adult $5.00/egg batch (~100 eggs) | $0.12/adult $6.25/egg batch (~100 eggs) | $0.15/adult $7.50/egg batch (~100 eggs) |
| * Insect Purchase – Culex quinquefasciatus | $0.15/adult $5.00/egg raft | $0.18/adult $6.25/egg raft | $0.22/adult $7.50/egg raft |
| * Insect Purchase – Toxorhynchites amboinensis | $5.00/adult $0.50/egg | $6.25/adult $0.62/egg | $7.50/adult $0.75/egg |
| * Insect Purchase – Drosophila silvestris or Drosophila grimshawi | $6.00/adult $120.00/vial of eggs & larvae (~50) | $7.50/adult $150.00/vial of eggs & larvae (~50) | $9.00/adult $180.00/vial of eggs & larvae (~50) |
| Insect Colony Maintenance | Contact for a quote | Contact for a quote | Contact for a quote |
| Biosafety Cabinet | $5.00/hour | $6.25/hour | $7.50/hour |
| Laminar Flow Hood | $5.00/hour | $6.25/hour | $7.50/hour |
| Glove Box | $5.00/hour | $6.25/hour | $7.50/hour |
| Stereo Microscope | $1.50/hour $3.00/hour (w/Camera) | $1.85/hour $3.75/hour (w/Camera) | $2.25/hour $4.50/hour (w/Camera) |
| Compound Microscope w/Camera | $3.00/hour | $3.75/hour | $4.50/hour |
| Forced Air Oven | $0.50/hour | $0.60/hour | $0.75/hour |
| Insect Monitoring System – Set-Up | $42.00/hour | $52.50/hour | $63.00/hour |
| Insect Monitoring System – Rental | $4.50/day | $5.60/day | $6.75/day |
| Incubator (I-41VL) | $5.00/day | $6.25/day | $7.50/day |
| Incubator (DR-36VL) | $4.00/day | $5.00/day | $6.00/day |
| Incubator (I-30VL) | $3.00/day | $3.75/day | $4.50/day |
| Insect Housing Unit Rental (For Incubator Use) | $5.00/item (includes cleaning) | $6.25/item (includes cleaning) | $7.50/item (includes cleaning) |
| 10% Sucrose (Mosquito Adult Food) | $0.02/mL | $0.03/mL | $0.04/mL |
| Hawaiian Drosophila Adult Food | $0.45/vial | $0.55/vial | $0.65/vial |
| Hawaiian Drosophila Larval Food | $0.10/mL | $0.15/mL | $0.20/mL |
| Various Insectary Consumables | Contact for more information and availability | Contact for more information and availability | Contact for more information and availability |
| Technician Services | $42.00/hour | $52.50/hour | $63.00/hour |
| ** Additional training fees may apply to bioBUBBLE/equipment rental | |||
| * Insects are currently not available for shipping out of Hawaii. | |||
| Rates subject to change (rates effective 06/30/2022) | |||