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A single sample taken by an ecologist at any time during the newt breeding season can determine their presence or absence, saving you time and money
The UK operates on a ‘just in time’ food system, maintaining 5 to 10 days’ worth of groceries in the country (often less in the case of fresh produce). Once the UK is outside the EU, its food industry will need to factor in time for longer inspections of food imports at its borders and build the necessary infrastructure to conduct these. So ensuring there are no 'unwanted visitors (insects or mites)' in the imports will be a vital check so incidents like finding a maggot in your broccoli or a caterpillar in your cauliflower do not occur (as reported by HorizonScan, in 2018).
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Did you know that mites can often be found in grains, but have also been known to make their way into frozen vegetables too? If you thought aphids were only a threat to your tulips and roses, think again. The number of whole aphids that deems permissible varies from vegetable to vegetable.
Our initial assessment typically includes a visual examination of your insect by our plant entomologists.
The range of services that the Entomology team can provide for insect identification includes:
For a single morphological (insect or mite) identification starts from £125 + VAT and a diagnosis (provisional or final) is provided within three working days.
Bespoke tests are available on request, please contact us on +44 (0)300 100 0322 or via the Crop health team: crophealth@fera.co.uk
Detail | Specification |
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Standard Turnaround Time | 3 working days |
Parameters tested | Multiple |
Method Used | Multiple |
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