Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
The First International Molecular Plant Protection Congress, Adana, Türkiye, 10 - 13 Nisan 2019, cilt.1, ss.85
Mosquitoes
have one of the highest biological potentials among all living organisms
worldwide. They are also important vectors of many parasites such
as Plasmodium spp. causing Malaria
which kills an average of 500,000
people each year worldwide. The current strategy in the control of mosquitoes
is based on use of chemical insecticides and biopesticides based on Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis and B. sphaericus. In natural site areas that have great biodiversity,
only biopesticides are allowed to be used against mosquitoes as chemicals have
been commonly known to cause significant negative effects on non-targets,
environment and the human health. Development of resistance against chemical
insecticides by mosquitoes has been well-known for along time; however, recent
studies also revealed reports for resistance against entomopathogens and their
toxin products. Use of biopesticides would be helpful in decreasing the
chemicals; however, it is important to understand the resistance mechanisms
against Bacillus. In the current
study, mode of action, formulation, and application of B. thuringiensis var. israelensis
and B.sphaericus against mosquitoe
larvae have been reviewed. Physiological and biochemical background of
resistance developed by mosquitoe larvae against these agents have been
addressed as well.