Development of a Bacillus sphaericus tablet formulation and its evaluation as a larvicide in the biological control of Culex quinquefasciatus

This study aimed to analyze the final fermentation culture of Bacillus sphaericus 2362, standardize it and develop an active tablet formulation for use in urban mosquito breeding sites. It was performed in three phases: analysis and standardization of a B. sphaericus fermented culture; physical, che...

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Main Authors: Flávia P Morais de Medeiros, Maria Alice Varjal de Melo Santos, Leda Regis, Eugênia M Maranhão Rios, Pedro J Rolim Neto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2005-07-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762005000400015