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2. Bacillus thuringiensis - Wikipedia

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   Bacillus thuringiensis (or Bt) is a gram-positive, soil-dwelling bacterium, the most commonly used biological pesticide worldwide. B. thuringiensis also occurs naturally in the gut of caterpillars of various types of moths and butterflies , as well on leaf surfaces, aquatic environments, animal feces, insect-rich environments, flour mills and ...

3. Phytophthora infestans - Wikipedia

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   Only good-quality seed potatoes and tomatoes obtained from certified suppliers should be planted. Often discarded potatoes from the previous season and self-sown tubers can act as sources of inoculum. [47] Compost, soil or potting medium can be heat-treated to kill oomycetes such as Phytophthora infestans. The recommended sterilisation ...

4. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   repels tomato hornworm and cabbage worms [2] Castor bean: repels moles [3] Catnip: repels ants, flea beetles, aphids, the Japanese beetle, squash bugs, weevils, [2] the Colorado potato beetle, the cabbage looper, [3] and cockroaches. [4] May attract cats. Chamomile: repels flying insects [4] Chives: repels carrot fly, Japanese beetle, [2] and ...

5. Don't let mosquitos bug you in your garden. Tips to ... - AOL

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   Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County answers home and garden questions which can be emailed to homeandgarden@cornell.edu or call 315-736-3394, press 1 and ext. 333. Leave your question ...

6. Biopesticide - Wikipedia

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   Bacillus thuringiensis is a bacterium capable of causing disease of Lepidoptera, Coleoptera and Diptera. The toxin from B. thuringiensis has been incorporated directly into plants via genetic engineering. Bt toxin manufacturers claim it has little effect on other organisms, and is more environmentally friendly than synthetic pesticides.

7. Delta endotoxins - Wikipedia

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   Delta endotoxins (δ-endotoxins) are a family of pore-forming toxins produced by Bacillus thuringiensis species of bacteria. They are useful for their insecticidal action and are the primary toxin produced by the genetically modified (GM) Bt maize/corn and other GM crops.

8. The Ohio State Fair wants fairgoers to kill these invasive ...

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   The bugs lay eggs (which resemble a small, gray waxy mass) in sheltered areas in October through December. They start hatching in April and grow through multiple life stages until hitting ...

9. Monsanto - Wikipedia

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   Monsanto invented and sells genetically modified seeds that make a crystalline insecticidal protein from Bacillus thuringiensis, known as Bt. In 1995 Monsanto's potato plants producing Bt toxin were approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, following approval by the FDA, making it the first pesticide-producing crop to be approved in the ...