Evaluation of toxicity and genotoxic effects of spinosad and deltamethrin in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> and <i>Bactrocera oleae</i>

Abstract

The present study provides information for lethal and sublethal effects of spinosad and deltamethrin against a target and a non-target species. Both insecticides can exert high toxicity to B. oleae when adults are exposed even to very low doses for long periods of time. The results contribute to the database on the genotoxic potential of spinosad and deltamethrin, suggesting a safety profile for both insecticides.