Insect Identification, Food Contaminants, Control Advice
Do you have insects, mites, or pests in your facility, produce, or food? Are you interested in environmental indicators?
Our Invertebrate Pest Laboratory uses entomology and nematology expertise to identify invertebrate pests (insects, mites, spiders, nematodes, food contaminants, etc.) and other macroinvertebrates.
What is Insect Identification?
Insect Identification is the use of high-power microscopic techniques to identify insects and other invertebrates to species level. This can usually be done on the same day. We also have access to molecular diagnostic techniques where needed.
Our customers:
Fresh produce importers and exporters
Seed industry
Commercial growers
Orchardists
Nurseries
Food processors
Industry groups
Research institutes
Government agencies
Local authorities
Our Services
Entomology & Nematology
Extraction and identification of nematodes in plant, soil and potting mix samples
Identification of insects, mites and other arthropods
Identification of insect contaminants for food processing and retail industries