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Insectary

State-of-the-art insectaries support analysis of the insect transmission of emerging infectious diseases.


ACL-2

2

Insectaries
with connecting vestibule
140 sq. ft. each, 58 sq. ft. vestibule
RG2 agents and transgenic vectors


Each Lab Includes:
  • Two workrooms and vestibule with white walls and lowered ceilings
  • Environmental chambers
  • CO2 jets for anesthetizing insects
  • Access to adjoining BSL-2 laboratory


ACL-3

2

Insectaries
with connecting vestibule
153 sq. ft. each, 73 sq. ft. vestibule
RG3 agents and transgenic vectors


Each Lab Includes:
  • Two workrooms and vestibule with white walls and lowered ceilings
  • Biological safety cabinet
  • Environmental chambers
  • CO2 jets for anesthetizing insects
  • Adjoining BSL-3 lab suite for viral or bacterial preparation and sample analysis
  • Screened-in work area within the insectary