Field evaluation of Bacillus sphaericus, H5a5b and B. thuringiensis var. israelensis, H-14 against the Bancroftian filariasis vector Culex quinquefasciatus, Say in Chennai, India

Fortnightly application of Bacillus sphaericus (strain B101, serotype H5a5b) and B. thuringiensis var. israelensis (strain 164, serotype H-14) in two different waterways of Chennai @ 1 g/sq m surface area has resulted in significant reduction in both immature and adult densities of Culex quinquefasc...

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Published inIndian journal of malariology Vol. 34; no. 1; p. 25
Main Authors Kar, I, Eapen, A, Ravindran, K J, Chandrahas, R K, Appavoo, N C, Sadanand, A V, Dhanraj, B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India 01.03.1997
Subjects
Animals
Bacillus - physiology
Bacillus thuringiensis - physiology
Culex
Filariasis - transmission
Insect Vectors
Pest Control, Biological
Wuchereria bancrofti
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Summary:Fortnightly application of Bacillus sphaericus (strain B101, serotype H5a5b) and B. thuringiensis var. israelensis (strain 164, serotype H-14) in two different waterways of Chennai @ 1 g/sq m surface area has resulted in significant reduction in both immature and adult densities of Culex quinquefasciatus Say. The use of these biolarvicides as biocontrol agents is suggested in the urban areas to control mosquitoes in general.
ISSN:0367-8326