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Long lasting persistence of Bacillus thuringiensis Subsp. israelensis (Bti) in mosquito natural habitats.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2008
Tilquin Mathieu, Paris Margot, Reynaud Stéphane, Despres Laurence, Ravanel Patrick, Geremia Roberto A, Gury Jérôme
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BACKGROUND: The detrimental effects of chemical insecticides on the environment and human health have lead to the call for biological alternatives. Today, one of the most promising solutions is the use of spray formulations based on Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis (Bti) in insect control programs. As a result, the amounts of Bti spread in the environment are expected to increase worldwide, whilst the...
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