Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Pesticide Testing Services
Founded in 2003 by Eric Snell, Snell Scientifics has built upon 17 years of prior industry experience to become a leader in pesticide development and testing. Our dedicated pesticide research lab offers comprehensive services including insecticide testing, herbicide evaluation, and pest product development tailored to urban and agricultural needs. With a focus on precision and efficiency, we provide EPA registration-ready reports while maintaining strict confidentiality through signed agreements. Our facilities house diverse species for testing, from insects to rodents, ensuring robust data collection. We prioritize client needs with flexible pricing structures and rapid turnaround times, starting most tox screens within two weeks of chemical receipt.Our team designs custom fixtures and equipment to streamline testing processes, delivering daily data updates directly to clients. Unlike chemical company-owned labs, we remain independent, fostering partnerships with formulation and packaging providers for private-label solutions. Our expertise extends to natural insecticides, repellents, and fumigants, with existing formulations ready for exclusive licensing. With 50 acres of testing grounds and specialized greenhouses, we conduct fertilizer and turf pest evaluations under regional growing conditions. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in proprietary testing methods and adaptive protocols developed on our time, not the client's budget.
Services
Pesticide Testing
Insecticide Testing
Herbicide Testing
Fertilizer Testing
Rodent Testing
Pest Product Development
Phytotoxicity Testing
Dust Mite Testing
Termite Testing
GLP Testing Services
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in pesticide research and development.
- Our lab maintains independence from chemical companies for unbiased testing.
- We provide strict confidentiality through signed agreements for all projects.
- Our team delivers rapid turnaround times for standard toxicity screenings.
- We maintain diverse species testing capabilities for comprehensive evaluations.
Services
Pesticide Testing
Our pesticide testing services evaluate chemical efficacy and safety for EPA registration. We conduct residue analysis, environmental exposure studies, and non-target species testing. Our GLP-compliant lab delivers data packages for regulatory submissions.
Insecticide Testing
We test insecticides against diverse urban and agricultural pests using standardized and custom protocols. Our lab maintains multiple insect species for repellency, toxicity, and resistance studies. Reports include formulation performance metrics.
Herbicide Testing
Herbicide testing occurs in controlled greenhouses and field plots with various weed species. We assess germination inhibition, plant damage, and residual effects. Our 50-acre facility supports large-scale trials.
Fertilizer Testing
We evaluate fertilizer efficacy on turf and agricultural crops across four 2500 sq ft test plots. Testing includes growth enhancement, soil interaction, and phytotoxicity assessments for bermuda, centipede, and zoysia grasses.
Pest Product Development
Our development services create proprietary pest control products with commercialization support. We offer formulation optimization, packaging partnerships, and exclusive licensing options for finished products ready for market entry.
People
Eric Snell
Owner/President
Eric Snell founded Snell Scientifics in 2003 after 17 years in pest control research. He leads pesticide development initiatives and oversees lab operations, leveraging industry expertise to maintain the company's position as the largest pest testing facility.
Questions
What pesticide testing services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive pesticide testing including insecticides, herbicides, and rodenticides with EPA registration-ready reports.
Can you test natural pest control products?
Yes, we specialize in natural insecticides and fumigants with formulations rivaling conventional products.
How quickly do you complete testing projects?
Most tox screens begin within two weeks of chemical receipt with daily data reporting.
Do you offer product development services?
We develop proprietary pest control formulations ready for exclusive licensing and commercialization.
Are your testing methods customizable?
Yes, we create new testing protocols on our time to meet specific product requirements.
Do you maintain confidentiality for clients?
We sign confidentiality agreements for all projects to protect intellectual property.
