Hester-Dendy Square 14 Plate Sampler

The Hester-Dendy sampler is available in three different designs: small, square plates, round plates, and large, square plates. These are approved by the USGS, EPA and other groups for benthic macro invertebrate organism collection found in rivers, streams, lakes, and tidal flats. Their hardboard plates are divided by special nylon spacers and when left in place for about two weeks will attract a good collection of insect larva and other organisms. The plates have smooth surfaces on each side, are fastened together with a long eye bolt, and can easily be disassembled for specimen examination.

Plates and samplers in all designs are made of 1/8" (3mm) smooth, tempered hardboard. The eyebolt, washers, and wingnut are made of stainless steel for long life. Wingnuts at the bottom allow disassembly without tools.

Large Square Hester-Dendy

Fourteen 3" (7.5 cm) square plates and 1" diameter spacers. Total sampling area is 0.16 m2.