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Insect Breeding & Test Organisms

Breeding and provision of test insects and arthropods for testing purposes – aligned with the test design and project objective.
For robust efficacy tests, screening studies and project-specific investigations, standardized and quality-assured test organisms are an essential prerequisite. BioGenius operates its own extensive insect breeding facility and provides insects and other arthropods for testing purposes, integrating them into biological product testing.
Controlled breeding under defined conditions ensures reproducible test conditions and consistent test execution. Species, developmental stage and number of organisms are specifically tailored to the respective research question, product type and planned study design. On this basis, test programs can be planned in a structured manner and implemented in a methodologically sound way.
Insect Breeding & Test Organisms

Categorization
by damage pattern

BioGenius classifies insects and other arthropods into four defined categories – differentiated by the type and extent of damage caused. This systematic classification forms the basis for the targeted selection of suitable test organisms in the respective application context.

The species maintained in the BioGenius insect breeding facility are specifically aligned with these categories, as they are predominantly named as preferred target or test organisms in relevant guidelines and guidance documents, or are explicitly required.

Hygiene and public health pests

Species that act as vectors for pathogens, cause contamination, or pose hygiene-relevant risks in residential, commercial and healthcare facilities.

Material pests

Organisms that structurally damage textiles, wood, paper, plastics or other materials, thereby causing economic losses.

Stored-product pests

Species that infest, contaminate or impair the quality of stored food, animal feed or raw materials.

Nuisance pests

Organisms that do not primarily cause material or stored-product damage, but whose presence causes nuisance or impairs the subjective sense of safety.

Overview / Insects &
Arthropods for testing purposes

BioGenius operates an in-house insect and arthropod breeding facility for the continuous provision of defined test organisms. In addition, further species can be sourced on a project basis via qualified network partners.
Selection, availability and specification of the organisms are specifically aligned with the respective research question, product profile and study design. This ensures that the required species spectrum can be provided flexibly and as needed.

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Dr. Fabian Müller
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Dr. Fabian Müller

Head of Biology

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Here you will find answers about breeding and providing test organisms for testing purposes. If you have specific questions, you can submit a project inquiry at any time.

No. In principle, any species can be requested initially, and BioGenius will check whether it is available within the network.

The species maintained in the BioGenius insect breeding facility are specifically aligned with the four typical categories (hygiene and public health pests, material pests, stored-product pests & nuisance pests). In addition, these species are predominantly cited as preferred target or test organisms in relevant guidelines and guidance documents (BPR, WHO, EPA, etc.) or are explicitly required.

To register biocidal products with a general claim “CIK” or “FIK”, efficacy data against defined target species are required. The selection of test organisms is based on the relevant guidelines and the intended area of application of the product.

In the Crawling Insect Killer (CIK) area, crawling hygiene and stored-product pests are typically tested, for example:

  • Cockroaches (e.g. Blattella germanica, Blatta orientalis/Periplaneta americana)
  • Ants (e.g. Lasius niger)

In the Flying Insect Killer (FIK) area, flying target organisms are the focus, in particular:

  • Houseflies (Musca domestica)
  • Mosquitoes (e.g. Aedes spp., Culex spp.)
  • Wasps (e.g. Vespula vulgarins, Vespula germanica)

The species listed are available in our in-house insect breeding facility and correspond to the target organisms that are preferentially cited or required in guidelines. This enables efficacy tests to be carried out reproducibly, promptly and in line with regulatory requirements.

We will be pleased to coordinate the selection of test species with you on a project basis, taking into account the product formulation, mode of action and target market.

No. Upon request, BioGenius also breeds for other purposes (e.g. the manufacture of medicines, etc.) and in some cases on a larger scale.

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