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

1992-03-24

Schain, Howard E.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Whole live micro-organism, cell, or virus containing

Genetically modified micro-organism, cell, or virus

424DIG8, 4241951, 424 93A, 4352525, 435832, 43525231, 4351723, 514 2, 530370, 530350, 800200, 935 63, 935 64, C12N 120, C12N 122, A01N 6300, A01N 6500

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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. PS40D1, or mutants thereof. The spores or toxin crystals of this microbe are useful to control the lesser mealworm in various environments.

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