title: A small scale field trial with Bacillus thuringiensis against culicine mosquitoes, Kelang, Malaysia.
abstract: Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (BTI) against culicine mosquitoes was tried out in cement sullage drains in Kelang municipal area at a dosage of 0.15 ppm. and 0.6 ppm. The results of the trial showed that at 0.15 ppm. the BTI was not effective, but at 0.6 ppm. it was effective giving about 95% kill. There was no residual effect and treatment had to be repeated weekly.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001413:Bacillus thuringiensis; D003465:Culex; D007306:Insecticides; D007814:Larva; D008296:Malaysia; D009032:Mosquito Control
chemical_list: D007306:Insecticides