Analytical services of food products, raw materials, and customer complaint samples for symptoms and interpretation of the mode of insect infestation.
Analysed > 100 samples
Identification of the pest should be the first step in any pest prevention program. To make timely decisions for the effective control of insect species that are directly associated with the stored and agricultural products with access to information about their biology and pest status for taking decisions for efficient pest management.
Identified different stored insect pests and urban pests for reputed food processing units, industries, warehouses, and pest control operators, etc.
Conduct online and offline training programs on stored Insect pests in stored commodities/products and their Management.
We have successfully completed various training programs and provided training to well-known food industries and organizations, including central warehouses and organic certification agencies.
Our comprehensive consultation services for businesses encompass both pre- and post-pest control audits. Our detailed reports contain a thorough qualitative analysis of the current infestation or situation, along with expert recommendations for effectively managing or preventing pest infestations.
Our work involves engaging in contract research to conduct comprehensive laboratory and field trials aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of various products, such as deterrents/repellents, attractants, and herbal products. These evaluations are carried out in strict adherence to the standard study protocols and guidelines established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM). The trials encompass a range of tests, including the cage test, cone test, excito chamber test, field test, choice or no choice method, and olfactometer test.
Furthermore, our team has successfully completed more than 15 projects in this field, demonstrating a wealth of experience and a strong track record of delivering high-quality research outcomes.
Stored grain insect pests and urban insects are reared for experimental purposes.
In our laboratory, we rear 10 common species of economically important stored insect pests, cockroach species, and housefly culture.