The growing concern over the environmental impact of agrochemicals used in the field and greenhouses has led to an increase in the demand for registration authorities to determine the effects of these chemicals on non-target arthropods.

BTL assists industry and government institutions in investigating the effect and fate of these chemicals. BTL has expertise in the evaluation of side-effects of these compounds on a wide range of non-target species and an international reputation in this area of testing, which is carried out using field-based bioassays.

We have considerable experience in conducting trials in arable crops and orchards on the effects of chemicals on pests and non-target arthropods. In some cases we develop specific protocols for these studies. To fulfill this requirement BTL has established a team of well trained specialists, which are highly qualified in taxonomy and ecology of important arthropod groups (Araneae, Coleoptera, Sternorrhyncha, Auchenorrhyncha, Hymenoptera, Diptera, Collembola and Thysanoptera).

Partner: GAB Biotechnologie GmbH

Up to now faunistic analysis were accomplished under GLP-Conditions (good laboratory practice) in cooperation with GAB Biotechnologie GmbH.

BTL offers state-of-the-art services. We offer full support in solving your problems, confidential treatment of information on your products and research, and a quick response to any question occurring.

The method RISE (Reliable Impact Study Evaluation)

BTL develops studies for testing the impact of agrochemicals as well as of GMOs on non-target-organisms. For the realisation of such studies BTL uses a method called RISE. The core of RISE is a database system developed by BTL, which is fitting the guidelines of GLP. The development of this method resulted from years of experience in planning, realising and evaluating those studies (including statistical and graphical analyses). The purpose of RISE is a fast, precise and reliable implementation of such studies beginning with planning and ending with the creation of a final report.

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