Laboratory tools used to identify medically important arthropods (using traditional morphologic methods):
- Microscope (low and high dry, as well as oil objectives)
- Stereomicroscope (for viewing under low power)
- Ocular micrometer
- Small metric ruler
- Glass slides
- Coverslips
- Mineral oil
- Forceps
- Needles
- Disposable pipettes
- Pictorial identification atlas and key(s)
- Reference photographs and preserved specimens
