Use of a Bacillus thuringiensis microbe for controlling lesser m

Details Use of a Bacillus thuringiensis microbe for controlling lesser m Use of a Bacillus thuringiensis microbe for controlling lesser m

1990-09-11

1992-03-03

Naff, David M.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Whole live micro-organism, cell, or virus containing

Genetically modified micro-organism, cell, or virus

4352523, 435832, A61K 3574

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050931199

ABSTRACT:
The subject invention concerns the use of a novel and useful bioinsecticide against the lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus). The lesser mealworm is a devastating pest in the poultry industry. The bioinsecticide of the subject invention is a novel B. thuringiensis microbe referred to as B.t. MT 104, or mutants thereof. The spores or toxin crystals of this microbe are useful to control the lesser mealworm in various environments.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4849217 (1989-07-01), Soares et al.
patent: 4910016 (1990-03-01), Gaertner et al.
Couch, T. L., (1980) "Mosquito Pathogenicity of Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis", Developments in Industrial Microbiology 22:61-67.
Beegle, C. C. (1978), "Use of Entomogenous Bacteria in Agroecosystems", Developments in Industrial Microbiology 20:97-104.

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