BugQuest aims to work with schools and community sites across Canada to collect insects using a small passive Malaise trap, with all sequencing and analysis done at our facility at our expense. Participating sites receive a biodiversity report summarizing the species found and how their site compares with others.
What participation involves:
- Host a low-maintenance Malaise trap (small tent-like insect trap)
- Change the collection bottle once per week (a ~15-minute task)
- Return samples using pre-paid shipping supplies
What your site receives:
- A site-specific biodiversity report and species images
- Visibility as part of a national scientific initiative
- All equipment, preservatives, shipping, and analysis fully covered (approx. $1,000 value)
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