Potential of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis Berliner for controlling Aedes aegypti
Autor(es): Polanczyk, RA; Garcia, MD; Alves, SB
Resumo: 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 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.
Palavras-Chave: Dengue, Prevention control; Acdes; Pest control, Biological; Bacillus thuringiensis; Insect vectors; Aedes aegypti
Imprenta: Revista de Saude Publica, v. 37, n. 6, p. 813-816, 2003
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Larvicide ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2003
