The Quick-RNA Tissue/Insect Microprep Kit provides for rapid isolation of total RNA from various insect and arthropod specimens (e.g. mosquitoes, bees, lice, ticks, Drosophila melanogaster). The Quick-RNA Tissue/Insect Microprep Kit employs ultra-high density ZR BashingBeads for sample homogenization and a robust buffer system delivering total RNA (including small RNAs) as well as DNA removal from a variety of samples. The Zymo-Spin IIIC Column allows for high-capacity DNA elimination and the subsequent Zymo-Spin IC Column efficiently binds total RNA. The DNase/RNase-Free Water eluted RNA is suitable for subsequent procedures including RT-PCR.