Description
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a renowned Gram-positive, soil-dwelling bacterium long trusted by organic farmers as a natural solution for pest control. Its efficacy in managing crop-eating insects and endorsed use by the World Health Organization for mosquito eradication underscores its significance in eco-friendly pest management practices. Moreover, B. thuringiensis acts as a potent phosphate-solubilizing bacterium, optimizing nutrient availability for plants. Its multifaceted role extends to serving as a biofertilizer or biostimulator, augmenting overall plant production sustainably.
Key Features:
Class: Bacilli
Order: Bacillales
Family: Bacillaceae
Genus: Bacillus
Species: B. thuringiensis
Appearance: Off-white or grey powder
Microbial Count: 10 billion CFU/gram
Moisture: 12% max.
Solubility: Water Soluble
Key Features:
- Organic Pest Control: Widely utilized by organic farmers for decades to control crop-eating insects without chemical pesticides.
- Mosquito Control: Recognized by the World Health Organization for its efficacy in mosquito eradication without hazardous pesticides.
- Phosphate Solubilization: Acts powerfully as a phosphate-solubilizing bacterium, enhancing nutrient availability for plants.
- Biofertilizer/Biostimulator: Functions as a biofertilizer or biostimulator, fostering enhanced plant production organically.
- Organic Farming: Essential for organic pest control, reducing reliance on chemical pesticides, ensuring sustainable agriculture.
- Mosquito Eradication: Utilized by WHO for mosquito control without harmful chemical pesticides, ensuring public health safety.
- Plant Nutrition Enhancement: Enhances plant nutrient availability through phosphate solubilization, promoting healthier plant growth and productivity.
Class: Bacilli
Order: Bacillales
Family: Bacillaceae
Genus: Bacillus
Species: B. thuringiensis
Appearance: Off-white or grey powder
Microbial Count: 10 billion CFU/gram
Moisture: 12% max.
Solubility: Water Soluble