Understand first.
Then act.
The problem is never what you see. MadLeaf analyses ticks, vectors and pests that can pose a risk or simply a nuisance, and delivers a solid technical assessment with clear priorities. Remotely in 5 working days from processing start or, when needed, with an on-site appointment in Baden-Württemberg. With immediate processing this period begins right away; with standard processing, after the 14-day withdrawal period.
Fill in the questionnaire, upload photos. You receive your MERF Report with risk profile, seasonal dynamics and concrete recommendations within 5 working days from processing start.
Outside BW? No problem — everything works remotely via our online questionnaire.
Understand
the system.
Then decide how to act.
Whoever has a biological problem is almost always immediately offered a treatment — rarely an analysis. Even less often an explanation of why the problem arises in the first place.
MadLeaf asks a different question first: what is really happening in this system? Habitat, land use, seasonality, biological pressure. Only from this reading comes an answer that holds.
Online services · Remote
Three analyses. Book instantly.
Fill in the questionnaire, pay online, receive the report. No phone call, no on-site visit needed. Available worldwide.
For municipalities, hotels, campsites, residential complexes and green spaces. KPIs, hotspots, seasonality, evidence-based measures.
Do you know the real risks on your site? Vectors, hotspots, seasonality — clear KPIs instead of guesswork. Report in 5 working days from processing start, by email.
Book now →For veterinarians, pet boarding facilities, families. Specific KPIs for animals and humans. Seasonal risks, hotspots, evidence-based recommendations.
This report does not replace veterinary antiparasitic treatments — it strengthens them. By assessing the specific risks in the animal's environment (vector and disturbance), prevention becomes more targeted and measurable — for the animal and the people around it.
Does your pet live in a safe environment? Ticks, horseflies, flies — find out exactly what risks exist and what to do now.
Book now →Habitat quality, ecological value, improvement potential. For green space strategy and ESG documentation.
No appointment needed. No on-site visit required. Fill in the questionnaire online, pay, receive the report. Available worldwide.
Approach
Strategy matters more than the product.
Scientific evidence consistently shows: cause-based strategies sustainably reduce recurrence.
MadLeaf follows the principles of holistic IPM — Integrated Pest Management in its most advanced interpretation: not just integrated techniques, but reading the entire system. Chemistry is not the starting point. At most, it is the last resort.
Repellents and routine treatments target symptoms, not causes. Addressing habitat and exposure pathways in a targeted way sustainably reduces risk — without area insecticides. Especially important in environments with children and pets.
Sprays and fogging treatments do not solve the problem — the scientific literature is unequivocal on this. Without identifying the causes — moisture, entry points, structural defects — the infestation returns. Even dry steam alone is not enough if you do not understand why the cockroaches are there in the first place.
Pyrethroid resistance is widespread and well documented. Even heat treatment alone is not enough without a well-designed strategy. The problem is not the method — it is the absence of a strategy that considers biology and cause.
Emergency intervention in summer is expensive and does not protect against the same problem the following year. Those who act in time — in spring, when nests are still small — can often avoid chemistry altogether.
Area spraying kills adult insects for a few days, but does not reach breeding sites. Without mapping the sources, the problem returns every season. In sensitive environments, area chemistry is not justifiable.
Two time windows are crucial: predictive monitoring with pheromone traps (August–September) to estimate the infestation of the coming season, and winter egg mass inspection for mechanical removal before hatching. Those who only react in spring have missed both windows.
These statements are based on published scientific findings. Actual effectiveness depends on the individual case, species biology and site conditions.
Individual consultation
Tell me about your problem.
I will find the solution.
Not every problem fits a standard template. Sometimes you need someone who listens, understands the system and develops a tailored strategy — not for a standard case.
"We have had the same problem for 3 years. Five treatments, nothing lasts. What are we doing wrong?"
Behind MadLeaf
Dr. Giuseppe Maddalena
Agricultural scientist · Entomologist · Independent professional § 18 EStG
Ready to understand what is really happening?
First assessment in 5 working days from processing start. No on-site appointment needed. Online payment.