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Product evaluation and development
Our research and development facilities are offered on a contract basis for the development and assessment of new products for insect and other pest control. Our skills range from the very small to the very large: molecular analysis, electrophysiological and behavioural studies and the design and implementation of field trials.
We work with our clients to develop appropriate assessment protocols and working in the laboratory and field, we can take a project through from initial assessment through to in situ evaluation.
Expertise
We have particular experience with the following pests:
- midges (biting & non-biting)
- mosquitoes
- houseflies
- poultry mites & sheep scab
- aphids
- cockroaches
- slugs
and techniques:
- olfactometer behavioural studies (two-way and four-way)
- electrophysiological analysis
- repellents, attractants and other semiochemicals
- cage biting tests
- insect trap assessment
- field trials and ecological surveys
If you are interested in any of our services, please contact us.
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Midge Forecast
APS operate the Midge Forecast for Scotland as seen on midgeforecast.co.uk.
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