Ecotoxicological studies of selected agrochemicals on the moulting stages of Cyphoderus javanus under laboratory conditions

Indiscriminate use of toxic pesticides in agriculture has raised serious concerns worldwide, which led to a steady destruction soil biota as well the overall health ecosystem. The present study was designed evaluate effects selected agrochemicals such cyfluthrin (insecticide), fytran (fungicide) and oxadiargyl (herbicide) on moulting stages springtail Cyphoderus javnaus. Laboratory analysis results indicated that agrochemical treated organisms showed prolonged intervals need more days than normal become complete adult having sexual maturity. On treatment with sub lethal concentration oxadiargyl, first moult noticed after12th day, second after24 th third after 36 day egg hatching. effect herbicide javanus found be comparatively higher other two pesticides. changes developmental stages, period laying pattern when exposed this collembolan is potential biomarker ecotoxicology investigations.