SGS InsectScan
Insects play a crucial role in biodiversity. They sustain entire ecosystems by facilitating pollination, decomposing organic matter, and serving as food for other species. Our unique SGS InsectScan measures and verifies insect biodiversity at specific locations using eDNA technology.
The SGS InsectScan is a user-friendly and cost-effective tool. Insect biodiversity is a reliable indicator of ecosystem health. That's why our experts have developed a technique using the SGS InsectScan to extract DNA traces left by insects on flowers and leaves. By sampling flowers or plants and analyzing them, you gain a comprehensive and accurate understanding of biodiversity and the distribution of insect species.
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Targeted measurement
Using the InsectScan, the impact of human activities or policies on local (insect) biodiversity can be precisely measured. This makes the scan particularly suitable for:
1. Municipalities and governments to monitor the effects of mowing and seeding policies on green spaces and parks.
2. Organizations like Staatsbosbeheer (Dutch Forestry Commission) and Rijkswaterstaat (Dutch Waterways Authority) to monitor biodiversity in specific areas, gain insight into natural pollination, and assess the impact of mowing and seeding policies.
3. The agricultural and horticultural sectors to measure the impact of farming management strategies, pesticides, bio-stimulants, and ecological farming at the field or greenhouse level.
