Potential of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis Berliner for controlling Aedes aegypti

Authors

  • Ricardo Antonio Polanczyk Universidade de São Paulo; Escola Superior de Agricultura 'Luiz de Queiroz'; Departamento de Entomologia, Fitopatologia e Zoologia Agrícola
  • Marcelo de Oliveira Garcia Universidade de São Paulo; Escola Superior de Agricultura 'Luiz de Queiroz'; Departamento de Entomologia, Fitopatologia e Zoologia Agrícola
  • Sérgio Batista Alves Universidade de São Paulo; Escola Superior de Agricultura 'Luiz de Queiroz'; Departamento de Entomologia, Fitopatologia e Zoologia Agrícola

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102003000600020

Keywords:

Dengue^i2^sprevention cont, Aedes, Pest control, biological, Bacillus thuringiensis, Insect vectors, Aedes aegypti

Abstract

The importance of the entomopathogenic bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis in the control of Aedes aegypti is presented. The use and potential of B. thuringiensis israelensis against the mosquito vector of dengue fever is described. Other aspects such as insect's resistance development against chemicals and advantages and constraints of using microbial control are discussed. Emphasis is given to the importance of the use of this bacterium in Brazil, which could contribute significantly to solving the mosquito problem without affecting the environment, humans and others invertebrate organisms in critical regions.

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Published

2003-12-01

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 6 (2003)

Section

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How to Cite

Polanczyk, R. A., Garcia, M. de O., & Alves, S. B. (2003). Potential of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis Berliner for controlling Aedes aegypti . Revista De Saúde Pública, 37(6), 813-816. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102003000600020