Biopesticide Testing

Biopesticides are a broad category of pesticides derived or adapted from natural sources. Smithers provides GLP-compliant guideline and research-stage testing for all types of biopesticides. 

Microbial Pesticides 

• Bacteria, fungi, and viruses

Botanical and Natural Products 

• Plant extracts, proteins (including plant incorporated protectants), organic and inorganic compounds, nucleic acids

Semiochemicals 

• Pheromones, attractants, and repellents

Due to their origins, many biopesticides are considered low human and environmental risk and, in contrast to conventional pesticides, can be approved for organic farming. The US EPA provides information and test guidelines for the registration of biopesticides. The European Union’s approach for biologicals was recently updated to include specific requirements for microorganisms (bacteria, virus, fungi, and protozoa) used as active ingredients.

Contact Smithers to evaluate your options for assessing the environmental risk of biopesticides, from microbial pesticides, complex biological mixtures, proteins and other novel modalities.