Insect Services

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.

CP8 Conference
CP8 Conference on Phthiraptera

At the international congress on Phthiraptera (lice) in Marseille, we presented our latest developments: (1) We successfully established a breeding program for body lice (Pediculus humanus humanus) using an artificial feeding system. (2) We developed an efficacy test (“SOB”, Static Object Bioassay) to evaluate repellents against body lice.

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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.

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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.

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Guidelines
EU Guidelines

Our test protocols are based on the requirements of the current EU directive which is being revised by the responsible authorities at the moment. We have accompanied the updating the directive and are in active dialogue with the authorities.

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