Key Findings

 

• 100% mortality within 1 hour for black flies and silverfish.
• High efficacy against Argentine ants, bed bugs, and more.
• Low impact on non-target species like honey bees.

Study Methodology

Explore our rigorous testing methods used to evaluate ND-IS-GCCs-24 against various pests using advanced laboratory techniques.

Test Arenas

• CPVC Mesh Cartridges and Tulle Mesh: Used to securely contain pests during exposure while maintaining airflow.
• Post-Treatment Arenas: SOLO cups and Petri dishes for observing post-treatment effects in a clean environment.

Food and Moisture

A 10% sucrose solution and water ensured pest health, attributing mortality to treatment effects.

Test Equipment

• Measuring Tools: Graduated cylinders and beakers for precise substance measurement.
• Digital Balances: For accurate dosage by weighing substance canisters before and after use.
• CO2 Cylinder: Used to anesthetize pests for stress-free sorting, ensuring uniform trial conditions.
• Nature’s Dome Trigger Sprayer: Provides consistent application of ND-IS-GCCs-24.

Application Methodology

• Blinding: Test substance blinded to prevent researcher bias.
• Process: Applied with two trigger pulls from 12 inches for each replicate.
• Observations: Monitored at intervals to categorize pests as "Alive," "Knockdown," or "Dead."
• Replicates: At least four replicates per pest species for robust results.

Environmental Conditions

Controlled temperature and humidity ensured effects were due to treatment, not external factors.