Dry wood insects, termites, merula and other fungi... our laboratories are equipped to identify biological pathologies and assist you in your choice of treatment type.
Determination in the laboratory and/or in the field under natural exposure conditions (in metropolitan France and in tropical areas) of :
the natural durability of wood species
the strength of materials (wood-based or not, building or not)
the resistance of bio-based insulation materials
the effectiveness of biocidal products for preventive and/or curative treatment of wood
the effectiveness of biocidal products for the preventive and/or curative treatment of masonry (against merula, subterranean termites, mould, etc.)
the effectiveness of wood protection processes (heat treatment, wood modification, etc.)
the effectiveness and/or mode of action of natural substances (attractant / repellent / inhibitor effect)
the effectiveness of wood finishing products and systems (stains, paints)
the efficacy of biocidal products and processes for termite control and building protection (building protection barriers, bait trap systems, physical control systems)
against the following biological agents:
Termites
Termites DOM
Capricorn larva
Wood mould
Effectiveness of a product against blue stain fungi
Wood rot expertise
European and tropical subterranean termites (genera Reticulitermes and Heterotermes)
Tropical tree termites (genus Nasutitermes)
European and tropical drywood termites (genera Kalotermes and Cryptotermes)
Support for the development and evaluation of new products and processes, development of test protocols
The tests are carried out in accordance with European and French standards and/or accredited internal FCBA methods.
The tests carried out by the laboratory correspond to the requirements and are admissible within the framework of certification procedures and marketing authorisation applications within the framework of the European Regulation on Biocidal Products.
The laboratory is accredited by COFRAC.
Laboratory test on a curative product against merula
Material
Insect breeding: European and tropical termites, wood borers, lyctus, termites, drywood termites
Strain of wood-eating fungi, moulds, blue stain agents
Xylotheque
Climate controlled chambers for testing
Chambers/equipment for accelerated ageing of tested materials (exposure to water, UV, evaporation tunnels)
Molecular biology equipment (DNA analysis)
Experimentation sites in metropolitan France and in tropical areas
Biological analysis
In situ or laboratory identification of biological agents present in the building (insects and fungi)
DNA analysis of materials contaminated by fungi
DNA analysis of moulds
Quantification of classical pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, Aspergillus
On behalf of manufacturers of active substances, formulated products for the preventive and curative treatment of wood and masonry, paints and stains, wood protection processes, wood and wood-based materials, building materials, research organisations
Technical, normative and regulatory support
Support for experts
(legal, insurance, etc.) in cases involving biological damage to wooden structures (construction, packaging, furniture, etc.)
Study of documents, counter-expertise
Study of documents, counter-expertise
Assistance to industrialists
for the constitution of their marketing authorisation dossiers in the framework of the regulation on biocidal products
Technical support to industrialists
manufacturers of sawn timber, packaging or other wooden objects (wooden tableware, etc.) to find solutions to problems of mould or other fungal stains.
Support to the competent authorities
for the implementation and/or evolution of regulations (termite law, European regulation on biocides, etc.)
Drafting of documents/notes
of normative and regulatory summaries for wood and preservation professionals
Support for private or public laboratories
in the implementation of a quality system
Carrying out technical audits
of research and testing laboratories in the context of the implementation and monitoring of quality procedures