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<\/a>Borromean Rings illustrating how Research & Development, Manufacturing, and Technical Support work together to drive innovation at Insect Science. Image: Insect Science\u00ae<\/p><\/div>\n
From field to finished product<\/strong><\/p>\n Analytical chemistry in action: GC-EAD preparation using an insect antenna. Photo: Derius Erasmus<\/p><\/div>\n Insect Science\u2019s strength lies not in a single breakthrough, but in the full scientific chain that lies behind every product. The process begins in the field, where the technical team works closely with farmers to identify economically important pests and understand the pressures growers face in real orchards and fields.<\/p>\n Back at headquarters, the research journey moves into advanced analytical chemistry. Using a GC-EAD instrument (where an insect antenna is connected to an electro-antennogram detector) Insect Science\u2019s analytical chemist identifies the semiochemical compounds that insects naturally respond to. These chemical cues form the blueprint for new pheromones and attractants.<\/p>\n Insect Science\u2019s synthesis laboratory. Once identified, our synthetic chemist reproduces these compounds for consistent use in lures, traps, and control technologies. Every new formulation undergoes multiple field trials across different regions, generating robust, real-world data before any product is submitted for regulatory approval. Only after registration does manufacturing move into full-scale production. This is all done in-house to ensure quality, traceability, and reliability.<\/p>\n This end-to-end capability is rare in the global semiochemical sector, and it ensures that farmers receive tools that are not only scientifically validated but also practical and effective under local conditions.<\/p>\n A leading range of monitoring and<\/strong>\u2028<\/strong>control solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n Insect Science\u00ae is well known for its extensive range of lures \u2013 the backbone of its monitoring technologies \u2013 but its innovation extends beyond monitoring tools to include effective pest management solutions based on disruption or attraction methods.<\/p>\n X-Mate\u00ae Mating disruption<\/strong><\/p>\n X-Mate\u00ae C.G.O. for citrus flower moth management applied in a lemon orchard. Photo: Insect Science\u00ae<\/p><\/div>\n A species-specific control method that disperses a high concentration of synthetic pheromone into the orchard, causing non-competitive mating disruption leading to disorientated male moths so they cannot locate females.<\/p>\n Last Call\u2122 Attract-and-kill<\/strong><\/p>\n This precision method uses a species-specific semiochemical attractant combined with a small amount of contact insecticide to lure the target insect and eliminate it upon contact.<\/p>\n These products are not applied directly to the edible crop, nor is it systemic in nature, leaving no residue on harvested fruit. They are rain-fast and, being species-specific, do not harm beneficial insects. This makes them easy to integrate into IPM programmes for sustainable pest control.<\/p>\n These technologies form a crucial part of Responsible Pest Management\u00ae, allowing farmers to reduce chemical use without compromising crop protection. Serving diverse high-value crop sectors<\/strong><\/p>\n Across citrus, avocado, table grapes, berries, macadamia nuts, stone fruit, tomatoes, roses, grains and more, Insect Science provides tailored semiochemical tools backed by technical guidance and field support.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a>
Photos: Derius Erasmus<\/p><\/div>\n<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n