Field Testing to Determine Mosquito Traps that Work Spring time is officially here and before we know it we’ll be swimming in the thick of summer enjoying the sunshine and family time that summer allows. One obstacle that prevents us from completely enjoying our time outdoors is
Read more →Need to prove your on-pet product will repel fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes? Each species requires unique test methods. In most cases, to save costs and time, we offer methods that do not require actual pets but can be done on animal hide. We show the degree of
Read more →There are very few rodent repellent formulas that are approved and registered by EPA. Most of the products available are exempt from registration by using the proper actives and inerts in the formulas. But no matter if you are looking for the data you need to support
Read more →With the loss of Allethrin as an active in the United States, we help a lot of clients find and develop suitable replacement actives. With several new actives to choose from, the process of selecting the ideal choice and them optimizing them to your needs can be
Read more →When you need data to support your claims for outdoor mosquito repellents such as candles, torches, coils, heated pads, and similar products, the options are certainly limited. Traditionally EPA has required open field tests but such methods rarely provided suitable results. Over the past few years, EPA
Read more →With the Zika concerns, we are getting a lot of requests for Arm-in-a-Cage testing for mosquito repellents. Mosquito bite tests for repellents are highly regulated test methods since 2006. Yes, there are plenty of videos showing mosquitoes biting, and being repelled from treatments on the arm. But
Read more →Wow. I have long since stopped being shocked about what many manufacturers think is true about the 25b exemption laws. Not a week goes by that I don’t have calls from people with 25b formulations with a host of myths and mis-understandings about the 25b laws. The
Read more →Spring Time Is Prime Time for Weeds to Grow in your Garden This time of year many homeowners take an aggressive approach to make sure their lawn and garden are the best looking on the block. Having the greenest grass, the brightest flowers and the healthiest lawn
Read more →The bed bug epidemic has been an increasing problem for the past decade, with bed bugs infesting homes, apartments, and hotels as well as hospitals, nursing homes and even subway cars. Bed bugs are one of the most challenging pests to eradicate because of their rapid reproduction rate.
Read more →First, please don’t confuse mixture rates with application rates. In this blog I want to address a common discussion with our new clients… application rate. There are 2 broad categories involved: direct spray and residual sprays. For residual applications, the most common industry standard is always 1
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