Terrestrial Ecotoxicology
CEMAS carries out a range of GLP-compliant terrestrial studies using non-target arthropods, honeybees and earthworms to evaluate ecotoxicological effects in support of the registration of substances. The Ecotoxicology Unit has modern laboratories with a recently installed track sprayer. All studies are carried out with stringent environmental control where temperature, humidity and photoperiod can be regulated in our suite of laboratories. In-house insect culturing facilities provide quality organisms for a range of terrestrial tests.
Non-target arthropods
Laboratory, Extended laboratory and Aged-residue studies conducted to IOBC and OECD Guidelines can be conducted on the following species:
- Typhlodromus pyri (predatory mite)
- Aphidius rhopalosiphi (parasitic wasp)
- Chrysoperla carnea (green lacewing)
- Coccinella septempunctata (ladybird)
- Aleochara bilineata (rove beetle)
- Pardosa spp. (wolf spider)
- Poecilus cupreus (ground beetle)
- Apis mellifera (honeybee) – Acute Contact & Acute Oral toxicity
Soil Organisms:
- Eisenia foetida (earthworm) – Acute Studies
- Eisenia foetida (earthworm) – Reproduction Studies
- Folsomia candida (collembola)
- Soil microflora – Carbon & Nitrogen Transformation Studies
Other species and Study types are available on request.
CEMAS has over 15 years of experience of conducting terrestrial ecotoxicology studies. CEMAS staff members are highly motivated individuals with a raft of experience in conducting a range of studies to internationally recognised testing guidelines. Study Directors are dedicated to developing and maintaining relationships with clients throughout the life of projects to ensure delivery of quality data on time.