Where to Order Sweep Nets?

Bill Hutchison, Dept. of Entomology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minn.

For many insect pests, including the potato leafhopper and aster leafhopper, the sweep net has become a quick and practical sampling method. There are several sources for ordering sweep nets, and at least two different “styles” (cloth or nylon mesh bags) to choose from. One standard that all nets should adhere to is the 15” diameter opening. Most of our economic thresholds were developed using a 15” diameter sweep net. We have used sweep nets from each of the following sources. The nylon-mesh net, thus far, appears to give us similar estimates (e.g., for leafhoppers) as the muslin cloth net. The nylon net has the advantage of drying out much faster than the muslin cloth net.

Three sources of sweep nets:

1. Ward’s Natural Science (North Carolina): 1-800-962-2660

Standard Muslin Net (15”), Aluminum Handle (28”); item #10-W-0560 ($34.50)

2. Gempler’s (WI): 1-800-382-8473

Standard Muslin Net (15”), Aluminum Handle; ($37.50), (several styles to choose from)

Web site: http://www.gemplers.com/
(scan IPM catalog, or type “sweep net” in the search box)

3. Rose Engineering (Hesperia, CA): 1-877-249-1623 (toll free)

Pro-net handle (36”) @ $36.50
15” Diameter Net Hoop @ $16.50
Close Weave Nylon Mesh bag @ $13.00

Total: $66.00

Web address: http://www.biohaven.com/bus/rose/

Co-Editors: Bill Hutchison, Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota, hutch002@tc.umn.edu
Jeanne Ciborowski, IPM Program, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, jeanne.ciborowski@state.mn.us
Cindy Tong, Department of Horticulture, University of Minnesota, ctong@extension.umn.edu
Production Editor: Suzanne Wold, Research Specialist, University of Minnesota, woldx018@tc.umn.edu

Disclaimer
Reference to products in this publication is not intended to be an endorsement to the exclusion of others which may have similar uses. Any person using products listed in this publication assumes full responsibility for their use in accordance with current directions of the manufacturer

Last Revised August 8, 2000.
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