harry eales
Ancient Entomologist
Hello Reader,
The E601 and 602 boxed from Watkins and Doncaster are very well worth having as are a few plain boxes E6020. A dozen or two can be necessary at times.
Do varnish them externally, it does help prolong their life to a considerable degree, but don't use them for several days afterwards, until the smell has gone, otherwise you may kill any specimens you put in them.
If you do buy a net (always a good thing to have) you will find the net material a little stiff at first due to the 'dressing' that is applied during manufacture. After a few days of use this dressing wears off and the netting becomes very soft. Oddly putting it in the washing machine doesn't seem to remove the 'dressing' for some reason.
Harry
The E601 and 602 boxed from Watkins and Doncaster are very well worth having as are a few plain boxes E6020. A dozen or two can be necessary at times.
Do varnish them externally, it does help prolong their life to a considerable degree, but don't use them for several days afterwards, until the smell has gone, otherwise you may kill any specimens you put in them.
If you do buy a net (always a good thing to have) you will find the net material a little stiff at first due to the 'dressing' that is applied during manufacture. After a few days of use this dressing wears off and the netting becomes very soft. Oddly putting it in the washing machine doesn't seem to remove the 'dressing' for some reason.
Harry