This study was conducted to investigate comparative toxicity of 45 pesticides, including
insecticides, acaricides, fungicides, and herbicides, toward the epigeic earthworm Eisenia …

Laboratory tests were conducted to compare the effects of various concentrations of lindane
and deltamethrin on mature earthworms (Eisenia fetida) cultured in artificial soil during …

Neonicotinoid insecticides are new class of pesticides and it is very meaningful to evaluate
the toxicity of guadipyr to earthworm (Eisenia fetida). In the present study, effects of guadipyr …

As a neurotoxic insecticide, imidacloprid (IMI) has been widely used for crop protection.
However, continuous application of such pesticide in the environment may damage the non …

Background The environmental impact of pesticides has been an increasingly discussed
issue over the last decades. Constant usage of pesticides presents a burden for soil and …

Imidacloprid, a neonicotinoid insecticide, has been used widely in agriculture worldwide.
The adverse effects of imidacloprid on exposed biota have brought it increasing attention …

Imidacloprid is a well-known pesticide and it is timely to evaluate its toxicity to earthworms
(Eisenia fetida). In the present study, the effect of imidacloprid on reproduction, growth …

Earthworms ingest large amounts of soil and therefore are continuously exposed to
contaminants through their alimentary surfaces. Additionally, several studies have shown …

The usage of pesticides has been steadily increasing over the last decades, and among
them herbicides are the most commonly used ones. Despite their main mode of action …

Earthworms are important organisms in soil communities and are known for sustaining the
life of the soil. They are used as a model organism in environmental risk assessment of …