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Fly News

Friday, July 19, 2019

Due to extreme heat in the much of the USA, postal shipments that would normally go out Friday July 19, will instead ship out on Monday July 22.

Memorial Day 2019

Thursday, May 23, 2019

In observation of the U.S. holiday Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th, our normal packing day will be moved to Tuesday, May 28, 2019. As a result, orders and quotes will be sent on May 28th.

Order Processing Changes

Monday, February 25, 2019

Important changes to order processing that may affect you. Learn more...

2019 Ordering and Fees

Monday, December 31, 2018

Ordering for 2019 has reopened, but please note that the next shipment date is January 3, 2019. Learn more...

End of Year Shipping Schedule

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

The BDSC does not ship stocks the last half of December. Learn more...

Schedule changes for the Thanksgiving holiday

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Our normal shipping and order processing schedule will be altered the week of November 19 because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Learn more . . .

The BDSC is looking for a new scientist

Monday, June 18, 2018

We are searching for a scientist who we hope will eventually become part of the BDSC management team. Learn more . . .

Scheduling changes the week of July 4th

Friday, June 15, 2018

We will process orders and payments at around noon Monday July 2nd (rather than Tuesday July 3rd), due to the July 4th holiday. Learn more . . .

Sad news

Monday, March 19, 2018

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kathy Matthews, long-time director and co-founder of the Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center. Under her stewardship, the BDSC grew into an internationally recognized community resource for fly research. Her wisdom, common sense and steady presence will be sorely missed.