Scientists at VIB and Vrije Universiteit Brussel have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that helps a widely used ...

Bacillus thuringiensis is a Gram positive, soil-dwelling bacterium. Like all Bacillus species, it is rod-shaped and produces spores. Aside from being a close relative to Bacillus anthracis (the one ...

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium that produces a range of proteinaceous toxins active against insect larvae. The primary insecticidal agents are crystalline ...

If you have moths or caterpillars bothering your garden, Bt (or Bacillus thuringiensis) is your best bet to wipe them out without harming beneficial insects. You can buy this organic pest control at ...

Scientists are now able to insert the genes of Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt, into farmers' crops in order to prevent a hostile takeover by pests. But what happens when the pests become resistant?

While new approaches in agricultural biotechnology have improved crop quality and yield, the incorporation of genes from other organisms into food plants has raised concerns about possible health ...

Secured regulatory approval for its microbial insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki (BTK) 10% WSL, marking a strategic push into targeted biological crop protection for pulse crops. The approval ...

Bt is one of the safest natural pesticides you can use to control caterpillar pests without harming beneficial insects. This article is part of ourOrganic Pest Control Series, which includes articles ...

Watch for bagworms feeding on many garden plants, especially juniper and arborvitae. The least toxic solution to control ...