CONTRACT SERVICES
Company: Benzon Research
Contact: Gary Benzon; gbenzon@aol.com
Aims: Independent research firm specialising in
laboratory and field testing of microbial control products
including Bacillus thuringiensis, B. sphaericus
and viruses. Works with most arthropod hosts especially
mosquitoes and other public health pests. Speciality markets
include urban/public health and forestry.
Company: Biotechnological Laboratory
Contact: Dr. Konrad Bernhard; konrad.bernhard@t-online.de
Aims: Laboratory and contract research aimed at
isolation of microorganisms, development of microbial products
mainly for agricultural, pharmaceutical and technical
applications. Has collection of over 5,000 Actinomycetes and
Bacilli. A speciality is microbial insecticides based on Bacillus
thuringiensis and fungi.
Company: Natural Plant Protection (NPP)
Aims: Technology transfer and partnership in biological
control R & D. Following technologies are available:
production of insect viruses by mass rearing technology;
production of entomopathogenic and antagonistic fungi by solid
fermentation technology; optimization of fermentation technology
for new strains; sample production for R & D purposes.
Company: Ricera, Inc.
Contact: Ross Halliday; Halliday_R@Ricera.com
Aims: Biological Services group carries out
efficacy, formulation and regulatory studies. Work with other
companies to discover and develop new materials.
Company: Xenotype Ltd.
Contact: Paul van Poppelen; paul.van_poppelen@virgin.net
Aims: Anaerobic and aerobic biological treatment
of industrial and municipal waste waters and effluents. Abatement
of public nuisances due to insect pests arising from such
installations and other aquatic environments. Emphasis is given
to biological means through habitat manipulation, application of
microbial insecticides - including Bacillus thuringiensis,
augmented by chemical insecticides where necessary. Activities
include research as well as design and implementation of
practical and economic control measures. Speciality: non-biting
midges (chironomids and psychodids).