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Research, Development, Testing, Field Trials
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05/06/2026

𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘱𝘩𝘶𝘮 𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘦, or the rose aphid, is a consistent pest to those raising varieties of roses and is on the rise as we move into June.

Monitoring, action, and management are all critical now to prevent unchecked population growth and damage to rose buds.

03/06/2026

In April, North Yorkshire Council raised the price for responding to issues involving several pests, including moths, beetles and cockroaches, from £100 to £160.

Given the range of measures needed to address a variety of pests in homes and on farmland, councils will naturally struggle to match cost-effective treatments to homeowners' issues.

Naturally, this has led some to consider using commercial businesses more, as they offer tailored services at lower costs.

26/05/2026

When it comes to our work, our focus area for pest management is agriculture, crop management, horticulture, forestry, and domestic pest control.

As part of our work, we regularly prepare insect pest lures and carry out rigorous field trials to confirm performance.

Whatever the case, a formulation can be made to achieve the desired result over a period desired by our clients and customers.

20/05/2026

Research and development at IPS typically begins with the target pest and ends with a viable commercial solution, ready for manufacture.

From start to finish, we work meticulously to ensure all results are verified as effective, and this is supported by an actionable production plan.

15/05/2026

In places such as Florida, in the southeast of the US, there is a rapidly growing number of invasive species arriving through ports and sea freight.

With the boom of the plant nursery industry, imported plants and products create the perfect conditions for new pests to easily arrive and thrive. Carried to new areas unknowingly, without proper controls to identify them before they begin to spread.

In the US, farmers and everyday growers have been called on to help identify and track these populations, to better prevent the damage they are causing. It remains a difficult effort to maintain control over the situation as it develops.

12/05/2026

Our research capabilities are well recognised and we have a great breadth of work with dozens of partners in the field of pest research.

With our effective infrastructure, we have a refined pipeline of development from species identification through to bespoke pest management systems. With connections to manufacturers to help turn any solution developed into a feasible end product for use.

Through our work, we've developed systems for:
- Commercial Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Domestic garden projects
- Conservation parks
- Nature reserves

Pheromone management offers a key tool for preventing the destruction of plant life by pests. In that, with the correct formulation, we can modify the behaviour of pest populations without the use of lingering chemical agents such as pesticides.

Tailor-fit to the application, all of our work offers the highest standard of testing approval to ensure nothing leaves the lab that we aren't sure will work.

08/05/2026

At Pest Research Hub, we can provide facilities and academic expertise for cooperative research projects!

As part of our work in identifying pests, targeting vulnerabilities and developing mechanisms to manage pest populations, we often work with research partners to develop bespoke research.

Our facilities are able to provide the best in equipment for a wide variety of research needs. This also includes both long term pest research projects and shorter term sample testing or analysis.

We can carry a number of pest test groups, both general and specific to your particular needs. Allowing us to do onsite testing with control groups instead of relying only on simulated models.

07/05/2026

𝘋𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘮𝘶𝘴 𝘬𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘴, or the Oriental Chestnut Gall Wasp, has proven to be a concern in recent years as its spawning in the leaves of European sweet chestnut trees has led to a rise in complications for those raising these trees.

17/03/2026

Meet Ayse Busra Ozgur our Lab Technician & Quality Control Specialist!
Ayse is an accomplished laboratory technician with a strong background in Agricultural Engineering and a deep passion for promoting sustainable pest management solutions. Ayse earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Ulu Dag University in Bursa, Türkiye, and was first introduced to International Pheromone Systems (IPS) as an Erasmus+ scholar in 2013. Over the years, Ayse has gained substantial experience working in labs both in Türkiye and the UK, leading her to join IPS permanently in 2019 and contributing to its Pest Research Hub.

12/03/2026

The key to creating the most effective nature based methods to monitor or manage insect pests is science, research and field trials.
To determine the most efficient attractant for a specific insect pest, researchers follow a systematic pipeline that moves from the laboratory to the field. The process is a blend of chemical ecology, neurobiology, and old-fashioned "boots on the ground" testing.
1. Identifying the Chemical Profile
2. Physiological Screening
3. Behavioural Bioassays
4. Field Validation
This is what we do, amongst other tasks, at the Pest Research Hub!

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