Pinworm contamination caused by Syphacia obvelata and Syphacia muris represents a persistent biosecurity risk in laboratory animal facilities, research environments, and breeding units. These parasites produce highly resistant eggs capable of surviving on surfaces, bedding, equipment, and cage components for extended periods if not treated with the correct chemical agents.
Our Syphacia-Effective Disinfectants & Sporicidal Chemicals department features professionally validated disinfectants and sporicides specifically selected for their ability to destroy pinworm eggs and interrupt reinfection cycles. These products are suitable for use in IVC cages, change stations, animal rooms, wash areas, and ancillary laboratory surfaces, supporting robust parasite control programmes.
All products in this category are chosen based on oxidising or sporicidal mechanisms recognised in laboratory animal science as effective against Syphacia species, including peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, hypochlorous acid, and chlorine-based formulations. Where required, products are suitable for routine rotation within contamination-control and parasite-eradication protocols.
This department supports Home Office-licensed facilities, universities, CROs, pharmaceutical research labs, and contract breeding units seeking compliant, effective solutions for Syphacia eradication and environmental control.
What These Chemicals Are Effective Against
Syphacia obvelata (mouse pinworm)
Syphacia muris (rat pinworm)
Resistant pinworm eggs on surfaces and equipment
Associated bacterial and fungal contamination in animal environments
Typical Application Areas
Animal cages and cage components
IVC systems and racks
Change stations and laminar flow cabinets
Floors, walls, and work surfaces
Wash-down areas and cage-wash facilities
Quarantine and decontamination zones
Chemical Technologies Included
Sporicidal oxidising disinfectants
Hypochlorous acid–based disinfectants
Peracetic acid & hydrogen peroxide blends
Chlorine-derived sporicides
Validated cleanroom and laboratory disinfectants
Compliance & Professional Use
Products within this department are intended for professional, institutional, and research use and align with:
Laboratory animal biosecurity protocols
Parasite control and eradication programmes
GMP / GLP cleaning regimes (where applicable)
University and research institute procurement standards
