Insect Services

Insect Service is your specialist for insects, ticks and mites for more than 20 years. We test the biological effectiveness of repellents, attractants, insecticides and acaricides in accordance with international standards. We carry out application-oriented, simulated-use tests in our Peet Grady chamber. We also develop new methods for repelling insects and ticks as part of research projects. A trap already available on the market is used to catch the garden chafer. In addition, we carry out extensive breeding of arthropods according to the latest scientific findings.

Pediculus humanus humanus

(body louse)

We established the first commercial breeding colony of body lice (Pediculus humanus humanus) in Europe. This allows us now to test insecticides and repellents against head lice on a regular basis in the laboratory.

Screening Tests

With a variety of specific screening tests for agents against various ectoparasites and other vectors – also in the field of animal health – we support you in your product development.

Infected ticks / specific strains

Our ticks are regularly specific pathogen-free (SPF). However, if required, we can also produce ticks infected with Borrelia afzelii, for example for transmission experiments.

News

We won first prize in the Sinnecker-Kunz Award at the International Tick Congress in Weimar, Germany, for our presentation on establishing an artificial feeding system for medically relevant tick species, which contributes to reducing the number of laboratory animals required.