ISCA lnc.

ISCA Inc. has been in the business for over 20 years and prides itself on its pheromone synthesis and product manufacturing capabilities, research and development connections and history, and product lines that provide effective, natural, and environmentally friendly solutions for agricultural, forest, and urban insect pest management.

In-house Laboratories & Manufacturing Capabilities
ISCA’s office and laboratories are located in Riverside, CA. The facility includes a state-of-the-art semiochemical synthesis and analysis lab and a range of insect testing facilities (e.g. insect wind tunnel and insect testing rooms) for behavioral assays. What makes ISCA so unique is the capability to conceptualize, formulate, manufacture, and ship products from one central location. A well-trained team of chemists, biologists, and entomologists handle each product from research and development through manufacturing to field application, ensuring sure everything ISCA sells has a scientifically-proven history of efficacy.

ISCA’s product range comprises more than 300 species-specific insect lures, made with semiochemicals found in nature such as pheromones and natural attractants, more than 20 different types of insect traps, proprietary semiochemical controlled release technologies such as SPLAT TM (Specialized Pheromone & Lure Application Technology), and a range of novel pest management tools, such as bio-functionalized nanosensors for the detection of plant pathogens. With ISCA’s outstanding insect chemical ecology, synthesis and analysis capabilities, it is the world’s sole or largest commercial source for many difficult to synthesize insect pheromones.

Team of Highly Educated Professionals
ISCA’s biological/entomological research and development team have a multi-disciplinary group of highly specialized researchers: entomologists, biologists, chemical ecologists, organic and analytical chemists, engineers, and information technologists, who have ample experience with integrated pest management (IPM), insect trap development, insect pest monitoring programs, and monitoring technology, and insect behavioral assays.

Grants and Global Impact

ISCA has been and is the recipient of numerous grants for its impressive capability to develop cutting edge products and technologies that continue to mold the future of the industry and making the world a better and safer place.
ISCA’s mission is to protect the world from damaging insects and disease-causing pathogens, by developing tools and solutions that are economical, effective, and ecologically friendly.