We are a K-State Service Center, established in 2018, and housed in newly renovated space located in the Division of Biology at Kansas State University.
We provide high quality media (fly food), at an affordable price, for maintenance of Drosophila lab strains.
NEW (March 2026): we now provide high quality NGM plates for maintenance of C. elegans lab strains.
We meet the needs of lab researchers, saving them time, effort, and money.
Where we are located:
Ackert Hall
Room 342
117 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS 66506
Our products:
Fly Food
Current price (through June 2026) – price increase July 2026
Tray of 100 vials
$19.00 (internal, KSU) – price increase July 2026 to $22.75
$29.00 (external, non-KSU) – price increase July 2026 to $34.75
Tray of 25 bottles, with “flugs”
$23.50 (internal, KSU) – price increase July 2026 to $29.25
$36.00 (external, non-KSU) – price increase July 2026 to $44.75
Tray of 25 bottles, without “flugs”
$21.00 (internal, KSU) – price increase July 2026 to $25.75
$32.00 (external, non-KSU) – price increase July 2026 to $39.50
Trays of vials and bottles come sealed (“press-and-seal” or “geneseal”) or with “flugs” added to bottles (optional), and wrapped in plastic bags to preserve moisture and prevent contamination.
Free delivery on campus (please arrange with Dr. Jocelyn McDonald in advance).
Right now we are not offering off-campus food. However, off-campus researchers can contact Dr. Jocelyn McDonald to register their interest.
The McDonald Lab 