Mosquitocidal activity of Bacillus laterosporus

Isolation of novel Bacillus species showing high mosquitocidal activity against several mosquito species

“…Other mosquitocidal bacterial isolates (e.g. Brevibacillus laterosporus), that are known for their potential against mosquitoes, produce either flat square crystals or no crystals, suggesting inclusions produced by VB17 may or may not be responsible for mosquitocidal activities (Rivers et al, 1991;Orlova et al, 1998).…”

Observations on house fly larvae midgut ultrastructure after Brevibacillus laterosporus ingestion

“…The biopesticidal potential of different Brevibacillus laterosporus strains has been considered against diverse targets, including both insects (Rivers et al, 1991;Oliveira et al, 2004) and other organisms, such as nematodes and molluscs (Singer, 1996;Singer et al, 1997). Based on 16S rRNA gene sequence data, this bacterial species has been included in the B. brevis phylogenetic cluster (Shida et al, 1996), but is clearly morphologically characterized by the production of a canoe-shaped parasporal body (CSPB) firmly attached to one side of the spore (Fig.…”

Molecular Characterization of Brevibacillus laterosporus and Its Potential Use in Biological Control

“…In addition, the 50% lethal concentration (LC 50 ) values recorded for the Coleoptera Leptinotarsa serricone and Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Colorado potato beetle) were comparable to that exhibited for Bacillus thuringiensis serovar Tenebrionis (LC 50 ϭ 0.1 g/cm 2 ) (31,32). Finally, toxicity towards larvae of the mosquitoes Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedes aegypti and the blackfly Simulium vittatum has also been reported (6,25). In addition, some strains of B. laterosporus produce the medically important substances espergualin (19,37) and bacithrocins A, B, and C (13).…”