Efficacy and longevity of Bacillus sphaericus 2362 formulations for control of mosquito larvae in dairy wastewater lagoons. 1988

M S Mulla, and H Axelrod, and H A Darwazeh, and B A Matanmi
Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside 92521.

Bacillus sphaericus strain 2362 was evaluated for the control of Culex larvae in dairy wastewater lagoons. Both initial and long-term efficacy were studied. Two primary powder preparations of ABG-6184 yielded mediocre and short-term control at the rates of 0.25 and 0.5 lb/acre (0.26 and 0.56 kg/ha), while level of control and persistence greatly increased as the dosages were increased to 1.0, 2.0 and 4.0 lb/acre (1.12, 2.24 and 4.48 kg/ha). The 1.0 and 2.0 lb/acre rates yielded almost 100% control for 4 weeks and the 4.0 lb/acre rate yielded control (99%) for 49 days or longer. A flowable concentrate preparation (BSP-2) yielded complete initial and persistent control of larvae for 14-21 days at 2.0, 4.0 and 5.0 lb/acre (2.24, 4.49 and 5.6 kg/ha). Granular formulations of B. sphaericus 2362 (ABG-6185) were also evaluated at 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, 10.0 and 20.0 lb/acre (2.8, 5.6, 8.4, 11.2 and 22.4 kg/ha) of the granules. Some of the formulations were more active than the others, yielding excellent initial and persistent control (80% +) for 14-21 days with one treatment.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007814 Larva Wormlike or grublike stage, following the egg in the life cycle of insects, worms, and other metamorphosing animals. Maggots,Tadpoles,Larvae,Maggot,Tadpole
D009033 Culicidae A family of the order DIPTERA that comprises the mosquitoes. The larval stages are aquatic, and the adults can be recognized by the characteristic WINGS, ANIMAL venation, the scales along the wing veins, and the long proboscis. Many species are of particular medical importance. Mosquitoes,Mosquitos,Mosquito
D010058 Oviposition The process of laying or shedding fully developed eggs (OVA) from the female body. The term is usually used for certain INSECTS or FISHES with an organ called ovipositor where eggs are stored or deposited before expulsion from the body. Larviposition,Larvipositions,Ovipositions
D010063 Ovum A mature haploid female germ cell extruded from the OVARY at OVULATION. Egg,Egg, Unfertilized,Ova,Eggs, Unfertilized,Unfertilized Egg,Unfertilized Eggs
D010572 Pest Control, Biological Use of naturally-occuring or genetically-engineered organisms to reduce or eliminate populations of pests. Biological Pest Control,Biologic Pest Control,Pest Control, Biologic,Biologic Pest Controls,Biological Pest Controls,Pest Controls, Biologic,Pest Controls, Biological
D003612 Dairying Production, storage, and distribution of DAIRY PRODUCTS. Dairy Industry,Dairy Industries,Industries, Dairy,Industry, Dairy
D005260 Female Females
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D001407 Bacillus A genus of BACILLACEAE that are spore-forming, rod-shaped cells. Most species are saprophytic soil forms with only a few species being pathogenic. Bacillus bacterium
D012722 Sewage Refuse liquid or waste matter carried off by sewers. Sludge,Sludge Flocs

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