[Application and environmental impact of the biocontrol agent--Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis for vector control].
In 1976, Goldberg and Margalit found a potent isolate of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis, which has great mosquitocidal activity and was commercialized within 5 years in the USA. It is now the only bio-control agent on the market for vector control worldwide. Because of concerns about environmental pollution and ecological preservation, vector control can no longer be solely dependent on the use of chemicals. It appears that the best strategy is to be integrated with biological control. When considering the value and future progress of BTI, it is important to evaluate applicability based on (1) production technology and economic considerations (2) standardization and quality control, and (3) field realization and environmental impacts. Finally, government policy and regulation limitations are the key factors which influence the availability of BTI in the vector control program.
Dep. of Food Engineering and Bio-engineering, Dayei Technology College, Janghwa, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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D000818:Animals; D001413:Bacillus thuringiensis / Q000502:physiology*; D004199:Disease Vectors; D009032:Mosquito Control; D010572:Pest Control, Biological; D011786:Quality Control