Small-Life Supplies manufacture insect rearing cages, clip cages, bioassay cages for bees, ecotoxicology cages and insect olfactometers.
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Email your lab cage enquiries to les@small-life.co.uk or phone 01733 913480. Choose from our standard range or request bespoke cages (scroll down to our photo gallery for examples of customised cages we have manufactured). |
 Clip Cage for aphid research |
Clip Cages - for aphid studies
Our Clip Cages are ideal for aphid and whitefly fieldwork. The long hinge makes it very easy to clip around the study leaf. And positioning the two long gold pins over the grey foam on the top and bottom creates a tight seal. The grey foam is compressible to minimise damage to the leaf. See the insects clearly through the two clear plastic viewing cylinders. Fine net has been glued over each end to facilitate ventilation and discourage condensation. Clip Cages can be re-used and so after completion of the work, just wash in cold water and leave to air dry. Specification: 2 clear viewing cylinders, each 2cm diameter and 1cm high. 2 compressible grey foam rings, each with external diameter 4.5cm. 2 removable pins are included with each Clip Cage. Clip Cages are manufactured in the UK by Small-Life Supplies. They are supplied ready-assembled and so can be used straight away. Pack Size: 25 |
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Supplies Clip Cages receive great reviews: "The clip-cages we received a couple years ago are still working great!" - UK based insect researcher, March 2025. " I want to order more clip cages. This time I need 8 packs (200 clips cages)" - UK based insect researcher, September 2024 "I'm an Italian researcher and I'm using your clip-cages in a part of my project at XXXXX University, UK, but I would like to use them also when I'll be back because I really appreciate your product and can't find anything with the same quality in Italy. - July 2023 |
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 2-way Olfactometer for insects |
Olfactometers for insects
Our static olfactometers are precision-made from clear acrylic and can be easily assembled and dismantled. Wash in cold water after the experiment has been completed. We manufacture these olfactometers in the UK. The 2-way static olfactometer has two arms that fit tightly into the necks of glass Duran bottles. Access is via the large front round hole (with removable opaque plug). This olfactometer is suitable for Drosophila olfactory studies. Specification: 30cm x 30cm x 30cm . The 4-way olfactometer has four arms with chambers radiating outwards from a central chamber. All the chambers have solid bottoms and open tops. This olfactometer is suitable for crawling larvae that live in soil. Specification: Each chamber is 10cm high x 8cm diameter. Each connecting arm is 12cm long. |
 4-way Olfactometer for insects |
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Supplies Olfactometers receive great reviews: "Many thanks again for the olfactometers! Can you please give me a quote for another two of the same type at your earliest convenience?" - UK based insect researcher, November 2023 "Just a quick note to let you know that the olfactometer arrived yesterday. Thanks a bunch for amazing and super quick service! And I must say, it's exactly what we were hoping for - absolute perfection. We're really pleased with the instrument" - UK based insect researcher, November 2023 |
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 Bee Study Cages |
Bee study cages
Our stainless steel Bee Study Cages are widely used in ecotoxicology research on honeybees, helping in the vital work to help save the bees. The small holes allow for ventilation, and the larger holes on the roof are for the feeding syringe and eppendorf. Easy access is via the front sliding glass panel, which has smoothed edges so the glass is not sharp. After the experiment has finished, sterilise the Bee Study Cages in the autoclave. We manufacture these Bee Study Cages in the UK. Specification: Height: 6.5cm, 2½" Width: 8.5cm, 3¼" Depth: 4.5cm, 1¾" |
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Supplies Bee Study Cages receive great reviews: "I ordered some bee cages from you in 2017. I am looking into the possibility of ordering some more. Can you let me know approx cost for 50 more of these cages." - UK based insect researcher, March 2021 |
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 ELC cage |
ELC insect cages
Our ELC insect cage is the ideal rearing cage for large insects including: large Lepidopteran larvae, stick insects, leaf insects, and large beetles. Wash in cold water after the experiment has been completed There is excellent visibility through the crystal clear plastic front, back and roof panels. The ELC cage is well-ventilated with two white mesh sides, opposite each other. There is dual access via the drop on lid and also one of the mesh sides which slides upwards, so you can reach into the cage from both the top and the side. Disposable ELC Liners are available to keep the insects in clean surroundings. The ELC cage is made from strong plastic. It can be cleaned using the soft Cleaning Sponge (available to purchase) and cold soapy water. ELC insect cages are manufactured in the UK and are dispatched ready assembled so can be used straight away. Specification: Height 51cm, 20". Width 36.5cm, 14½". Depth 27.5cm, 10¾". Weight 2.3kg. |
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Supplies ELC cages receive great reviews: "The cage is fine so could you quote for another 35 please. Cheers." - UK based insect researcher, March 2023 |
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Net sleeve access insect
cages When housing flying insects, restricted access via a net sleeve is essential. Our Net sleeve access insect cages have a long net sleeve that is easy to tie into a knot. We manufacture these cages in the UK. They are supplied ready-assembled and so can be used straight away. Wash in cold water after the experiment has been completed. The black Mood Cage is very airy, with net on the roof and two of the sides. The net is grey, so is easy to see through. The floor is solid and there is a large plug on the back which allows for cleaning. Specification: Height: 33cm, 13" Width: 27.5cm, 10¾" Depth: 33cm, 13" The Clear Acrylic Cage has white net on the roof and the back. There are two large access plugs on opposite sides, so cleaning this cage is very easy. Specification: Height: 30cm, 12" Width: 30cm, 12" Depth: 30cm, 12" |
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Supplies Net sleeve access insect cages receive great reviews:
"Everything looks amazing, thank you so much, In addition, I would like to order 10 more small cages. " - UK based insect researcher, December 2023 |
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See our gallery for examples of bespoke cages we have manufactured for customers. For a FREE discussion on what cages you need, please contact les@small-life.co.uk or phone 01733 913480. |
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Email your lab cage enquiries to les@small-life.co.uk or phone 01733 913480. Choose from our standard range or request bespoke cages (scroll up to our photo gallery for examples of customised cages we have manufactured). |
| Small-Life
Supplies |
Stick
insect cages and enclosures |
Living
stick insects ready now |
Clearance & sale items |
Knowledge Base |
Lab Insect rearing cages |
About Us |
FAQs |
Reviews |
| Please note that all photographs on this site are copyrighted by
Small-Life Supplies and must not be copied or reproduced elsewhere.
Small-Life Supplies, Bassenhally Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough. PE7 1RR. |