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The Fera Flotation Filth test

The Fera flotation filth test was developed to identify animal matter (whole or fragmented mites and insects, and rodent hairs) in a wide range of food, feed, veterinary and dust samples. It is the most accurate and effective method of confirming the presence of mites, easily differentiating between live and dead mites.

The Fera Flotation Filth Test can be used to detect contaminants in the following sample types:

Pelleted animal feed and pet food
Dusts
Flour
Powdered foods
Seeds and grains
Dried fruits
Dried spices
Grass, hay and straw
Soil
Veterinary samples
Flower bulbs

To find out more about sending samples please contact

Fera Mite detection and identification services
Why are mites a problem?
Where are mites a problem?
Prevention and advice
The BT Mite Trap
The Fera Flotation Filth Test

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eDomero

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Seed Certification

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FC24

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Liaison

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Pesticide Usage Statistics

Searchable data from the pesticide usage surveys commissioned by the independent Advisory Committee on Pesticides

Plant Clinic

Global pest and disease identification services for all horticultural and agricultural crops, garden plants and plant-based products.

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Analytical and risk assessment services for compilation of technical REACH dossiers or chemical safety reports.

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Details of the analytical testing services available for the food and drink industry

UK National Reference Laboratory

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CropMonitor

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GM Inspectorate

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Background information on the legislation and procedures in place for issuing of licences to release non-native biocontrol agents in England under Section 16 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

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NCPPB

The National Collection of Plant Pathogenic Bacteria houses virtually all known bacterial plant pathogens of importance to the Agricultural and Horticultural sectors. Strains are supplied freeze dried in glass ampoules and also as live cultures on agar for diagnostic, research, and Industrial applications.