Table 2.
Validity criteria and control performance of Folsomia candida exposed for the three generations to thiamethoxam pure or in the formulation Actara®
| Generation | Thiamethoxam | Mean adult mortality (%) | Mean number of juveniles | Coefficient of variation (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | Pure | 6 | 970 | 10 |
| Actara® | 10 | 737 | 12 | |
| F1 | Pure | 30 | 548 | 60 |
| Actara | 38 | 775 | 12 | |
| F2 | Pure | 50 | 475 | 24 |
| Actara® | 50 | 264 | 51 | |
| Validity criteria | <20% | >100 | <30% |