Archive for the 'Field-Microscopes' Category

Common Tree Fruit Insects

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Apple, Blueberry and Cherry Maggots
Most of us love fruits because we consider fruit to be very healthy. Insects also consider the same thing since they feed on some fruits for survival. Fruit flies are usually seen coming out from the soil. The Cherry maggot usually comes out during the first week of the month of […]

Management of Insects in Forage Crops

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Alfalfa is one of the most important crops in the United States and a lot of producers grow Alfalfa for its agriculture benefits. However, there are insects affecting the growth of Alfalfa; these insects are alfalfa weevil, alfalfa snout beetle and the potato leafhopper; these insects are viewed by the producers under field-microscopes. The presence […]

Shoot Boring Insects

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Many different kinds of insects feed in the shoots of pine trees. Some insects, such as the white pine weevil, can severely damage the growth, form or appearance of trees. Other insects, such as the pitch nodule maker, rarely cause serious damage. Still other insects, like the pine shoot beetle, may cause infested trees to […]

Lawn Insects

Monday, December 17th, 2007

In this study, the two kinds of insects were discussed, the beneficial and the harmful insects. It was emphasized that not all the damage on residential lawns are caused by insects. The use of insecticides on lawn is sometimes unnecessary and has proven to be causing damage than benefits on the lawn. The ill effects […]

Field Microscope Users

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Field microscopes are portable microscopes. These devices are the more lightweight and compact, compared to the traditional microscopes. These are used whenever researchers go out on the field and to their studies.

Special Features of a Quality Field Microscope

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

For microscope enthusiasts, a field microscope is the one to use whenever they are out in expeditions and nature research. Field microscopes are often those used in country locations, simply because they can withstand any type of weather. It may be too hot or too cold but field microscopes wouldn’t get its name ‘field’ for […]

A Practical Buying Guide for Mini Field Microscopes

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Mini field microscopes are often used by many researchers and scientists in a wide range of industries and applications.  These instruments are commonly found used during field work involving natural and geological scientists, biologists, medical and health science researchers and even crime scene investigators.  More recently, mini field microscopes have also begun to grow in […]

Common Sense Tips on Using a Field Microscope

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Field microscopes are compact, portable optical microscopy.  These are built as lighter versions of most standard microscopes but are designed to be durable and sturdy, to make the instrument easy to carry, transport and use during field studies.  Although they are smaller, field microscopes have the same functionality as traditional microscopes.  Here are a few […]

Care and Handling Tips for Field Microscopes

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

A field microscope is the type of microscopy used for field work.  Standard laboratory type microscopes are not always ideal for use outdoors because they are often not sturdy enough.  Field microscopes, which are lighter and more compact, are built to withstand the tough handling that characterizes field work.  However, they should also be handled […]