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The use of insect-specific toxins from Bacillus thuringiensis is forming an increasingly important component of biological control strategies that are either being implemented or planned for use in mosquito control. The operational parameters for the most efficient use and monitoring of Bt toxins against in the field are discussed.
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Becker, N. (2010). The Rhine Larviciding Program and Its Application to Vector Control. In: Atkinson, P.W. (eds) Vector Biology, Ecology and Control. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2458-9_15
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