Testing and Certification
At Citrox Protect, our commitment to thorough testing ensures that our solutions provide reliable protection. Explore the table below to see the impressive scope of our product efficacy.
Effectiveness against bed bugs (Cimex Lectularius)
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Main objective
Evaluate the insecticidal effectiveness of Citrox bioflavonoid complex against Cimex Lectularius bed bugs in real-world scenarios.
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Methodology
Bed bugs, housed in plastic containers, were subjected to treatment from a 30 cm distance, with tap water as a control. This process was replicated 10 times, comprising 5 treatment and 5 control sets, recording immediate knock-down rates post-application and mortality rates after 24 and 96 hours.
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Results
Mean knock-down and mortality rates
- 100% immediately upon application
- 100% in 24 hours after application
- 100% in 96 hours after application
Effectiveness against common pathogens
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Bacteria
- Campylobacter jejuni Dipiodia natalensis
- Escherichia coli
- Geotrichum candidium
- Klebsiella pneumonia
- Lactobacillus pentoaceticus
- Legionella pneumophila (NCTC 11192)
- Listeria monocytogenes
- MRSA (clinical strain)
- Mycobacterium fortutium (NCTC 8573)
- Proteus vulgaris
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 15442)
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Yeast and fungi
- Aspergillus flavus
- Aspergillus niger
- Aspergillus terreus
- Botrytis cinerea
- Candida albicans
- Candida glabrata
- Chaetonium globosum
- Cladosporium
- Collectotricum sp.
- Fusarium sp.
- Mucor sp.
- Penicillium sp.
- Penicillium digitatum
- Penicillium funiculosum
- Penicillium italicum
- Penicillium roqueforti
- Phomopsis ortl
- Pullularia pullulans
- Pythium sp.
- Trichophyton interdigitale
- Trichophyton mentagrophytes
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Viruses and protozoa
- Human Rhinovirus – Retroscreen Virology
- Influenza A – Retroscreen Virology
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) – Retroscreen Virology
- Urbani SARS – Retroscreen Virology
- African swine fever
- Avian influenza
- Foot & mouth disease
- Gumboro virus
- Herpes virus type 1 & type 2
- Herpes zoster
- Hepatitis A & B
- Newcastle Disease
- Sever Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- SARS-CoV-2
- Histomonas meleagradis
- Giardia lamblia
- Entamoeaba histolytica
- Blastocystis hominis
Approvals and conformity
- DEFRA UK - Control of disease onset: Newcastle’s Disease, Foot and Mouth Diseas, Tuberculosis, Swine Fever
- HPA UK - Disinfection
- UK Leading Supermarkets - Fresh produce decontamination
- EU Organic Farming Regulations - Treatment of fresh produce
Active and pending patents
- Misting and Decontamination - Active
- Coating of Materials and Surfaces - Active
- Impregnation of Cellulose Materials - Active
- Food Preservation - Active
- Water Purification - Active
Our work at Citrox Biosciences
Our anti-pathogenic technology extends beyond the scope of Citrox Protect cleaning products. For a deeper understanding of our pioneering approach, click the link below.