학술논문
Pathogenicity of Bacillus thuringiensis Variety kurstaki to Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae)
Document Type
Article
Source
Journal of Medical Entomology; November 1999, Vol. 36 Issue: 6 p900-900, 1p
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Language
ISSN
00222585; 19382928
Abstract
Pathogenicity of the entomopathogenic bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis variety kurstaki de Barjac & Lemille was tested against the black-legged tick, Ixodes scapularis Say. Engorged larvae dipped in a solution of 108 spores per milliliter showed 96% mortality 3 wk after infection. The LC50 value for engorged larvae (concentration required to kill 50% of ticks) was 107 spores per milliliter. B. thuringiensis shows considerable potential as a microbial control agent for the management of I. scapularis.