Controlling mosquitoes at the larval stage is an effective measure to prevent mosquito-borne diseases. Chemical larvicides are known to raise several environmental and public health concerns; thus, non-toxic and biodegradable ...

The larvicidal action of Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) Sero 14 spores was tested against Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti fourth instar (L4) larvae, the primary vector of dengue fever in the Philippines. Treatments ...