Mavens undertakes ecotoxicology research in both the aquatic and terrestrial environments, using a variety of species that have been well characterised. For temperature-sensitive species, temperature-controlled chambers are used. These studies are carried out by professionals that are highly qualified and experienced.
Mavens is a leader in ecotox analytical services, with highly qualified and experienced employees and cutting-edge analytical equipment such as high-end LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, and more. Dedicated analytical sample processing facilities, containing glassware and glassware washing areas used for analytical purposes, to eliminate contamination. Expertise in designing analytical procedures for mono component and multiple constituent test items, as well as unstable test items in the test medium, at extremely low concentrations.
Ecotoxicology studies offered at Mavens include:
Aquatic
Acute toxicity to fish
Acute toxicity to daphnia
Acute toxicity to alga
Acute toxicity to Lemna
Other aquatic plant toxicity tests
Early life stage and juvenile growth test in fish
Fish embryo toxicity test
Daphnia reproduction test
Terrestrial
Acute toxicity to earthworm
Acute toxicity to honeybee (oral & contact)
Acute toxicity to birds
Avian dietary toxicity in birds
Earthworm reproduction test
Honeybee larval toxicity test
Honeybee oral chronic test
Avian reproduction test
Terrestrial Plant Test: Seedling Emergence and Seedling Growth Test