Serving Ithaca, Tompkins County and the Southern Tier
Finger Lakes’ Favorite 2024 · 2025 · 2026
Serving Ithaca, Tompkins County and the Southern Tier
Finger Lakes’ Favorite 2024 · 2025 · 2026
Our dermestid beetle colony cleans skulls and bones gently and thoroughly, preserving fine detail for hunters, collectors, researchers and educators.
Beetle Cleaned
Gentle on fine bone detail
Dermestid beetles remove dried soft tissue from bone without the harsh chemicals or boiling that can damage delicate structures. It is the same method museums have relied on for generations.
The result is a clean skull or skeleton with fine detail intact, ready for display or study.
Whether it is a first deer or a long-awaited trophy, beetle cleaning prepares the skull for a European mount or display while keeping it intact.
Tell us about your specimen when you get in touch and we will explain how to prepare it and what to expect.
Researchers, schools and educators need clean, complete specimens. Beetle cleaning preserves the small bones and fine features that matter for study and teaching collections.
Contact us to discuss your project, the number of specimens and any handling requirements.
A simple process from your first inquiry to a clean specimen.
Tell us about your specimen or project and we will explain preparation and timing.
Bring your specimen in, prepared the way we discussed.
Our colony cleans the bone gently and thoroughly.
We let you know when your specimen is ready.
Send us a few details about your specimen or project. We will follow up with preparation guidance, timing and pricing for your job.
Dermestid beetles feed on dried soft tissue. A managed colony cleans bone thoroughly without the damage that boiling or harsh chemicals can cause.
Timing depends on the size and condition of the specimen. We will let you know the expected timing when you contact us.
Preparation depends on the specimen. Contact us before drop-off and we will explain what to do.
Pricing depends on the specimen and the work involved. Send us the details and we will quote your job.
Still have a question? Call (607) 351-7274, Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm.