Business Details
29 Years
experience
Innovative Bioelectromagnetics Research & Consulting
Dykstra Laboratories, Inc. is a research and development laboratory established in 1997 in Gainesville, Florida. Our work focuses on bioelectromagnetics, studying how organisms interact with electromagnetic fields, both natural and man-made. We specialize in entomology, agricultural consulting, and bioelectromagnetic research, with a particular emphasis on insect olfaction. Our team has developed a groundbreaking theory of insect smell based on biophysical mechanisms, moving beyond traditional models. We investigate how insects detect carbon dioxide and other chemical signals, contributing to advanced pest management strategies. Our laboratory director, Dr. Thomas M. Dykstra, brings decades of expertise in entomology and bioelectromagnetics, having earned his Ph.D. from the University of Florida.We collaborate with academic institutions and industry partners to apply our findings in real-world agricultural and environmental contexts. Our research extends to chemoreceptive proteins and their role in insect behavior, offering new insights into pest control. We maintain insect colonies for experimental studies, including the Indianmeal moth and other species. Our work has implications for regenerative agriculture, plant health, and sustainable pest management. We regularly present our findings at national and international conferences, contributing to the scientific community's understanding of bioelectromagnetics. Our laboratory combines rigorous scientific inquiry with practical applications to address complex agricultural challenges.
Services
Entomological Consulting
Agricultural Consulting
Bioelectromagnetic Research
Insect Olfaction Studies
Carbon Dioxide Detection Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in bioelectromagnetics research.
- Our team developed a new theory of insect olfaction based on biophysics.
- We maintain specialized insect colonies for experimental studies.
- Our research informs regenerative agricultural practices and pest management.
- We present findings at major national and international scientific conferences.
Services
Entomological Consulting
Our entomological consulting services focus on understanding insect behavior and olfaction mechanisms. We study how insects detect chemical signals and electromagnetic fields to develop innovative pest management strategies. Our research informs agricultural practices that reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.
Bioelectromagnetic Research
We investigate interactions between biological organisms and electromagnetic fields. Our research examines both natural and man-made EM field effects on insect behavior and physiological processes. This work has applications in agricultural technology and environmental science.
Agricultural Consulting
Our agricultural consulting applies bioelectromagnetic research to improve plant health and pest resistance. We help farmers implement regenerative practices that enhance natural plant defenses against insect pests through optimized soil and plant nutrition.
Insect Olfaction Research
We study the biophysical basis of insect olfaction, developing a new theory of smell detection. Our research identifies how insects detect carbon dioxide and other chemical signals, enabling development of non-toxic pest control methods.
Carbon Dioxide Detection Analysis
Our laboratory analyzes insect carbon dioxide detection mechanisms across multiple species. We identify receptor functions and molecular pathways that inform development of targeted pest management solutions without chemical pesticides.
People
Thomas M. Dykstra
Laboratory Director
Dr. Dykstra founded Dykstra Laboratories in 1997 after earning his Ph.D. in insect bioelectromagnetics from the University of Florida. He specializes in entomology and has developed a new theory of insect olfaction based on biophysical mechanisms.
Drew Swaggerty
Senior Laboratory Technician
Drew manages insect colonies and conducts experiments on chemoreceptors. He holds a degree from the University of Central Florida and maintains world-record insect breeding protocols while organizing complex laboratory operations.
Emily Saarinen
Former Senior Technician
Dr. Saarinen worked at Dykstra Laboratories from 2000-2001. She now teaches biology and environmental studies at New College of Florida while continuing research on butterfly genetics and ecological systems.
Bryon Gyllstrom
Former Student Technician
Bryon worked at Dykstra Laboratories while completing his physics degree. He now serves as a patent examiner at USPTO, applying his scientific background to evaluate illumination-related technologies after earning his law degree.
James Van Scotter
Former Laboratory Technician
James conducted bioelectromagnetic research at Dykstra Laboratories while studying physics. He now teaches strategic management at the University of Colorado after military service calibrating heat-seeking missile systems.
Questions
What scientific fields does Dykstra Laboratories specialize in?
We focus on bioelectromagnetics, entomology, and agricultural consulting, studying how electromagnetic fields interact with biological systems.
How does your insect olfaction research benefit agriculture?
Our research identifies how insects detect chemical signals, enabling development of non-toxic pest control methods that disrupt insect communication.
What makes your approach to pest management unique?
We combine biophysics and neurophysiology to understand insect behavior, creating sustainable solutions that reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.
Do you collaborate with academic institutions?
Yes, we collaborate with universities and present findings at national scientific conferences to advance agricultural science.
Can your research help with crop protection?
Our work informs regenerative agricultural practices that enhance natural plant defenses against insect pests through optimized soil and plant nutrition.
How long has your laboratory been operating?
Dykstra Laboratories has been conducting research since its founding in 1997 by Dr. Thomas M. Dykstra.