Pest Control

In 2006, an outbreak of Angiostrongyliasis, a parasitic disease caused by the rat lungworm Angiostrongylus cantonensis, shocked Beijing, China, with over 100 confirmed cases linked to a seemingly harmless dish. This incident, centered around the Golden Apple Snail (Pomacea canaliculata), serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of invasive species and the importance of […]

When discussing the compatibility of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), it’s important to understand that its effectiveness can be influenced by a wide range of factors. The entomopathogenic properties of Bt arise from its toxic spores and the insecticidal crystal protein complexes they produce. There has been a significant focus in the field on the manipulation of