Tag: Cry toxins

• 10 Things You Need to Know About Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt) for Natural Pest Control

  

  Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a type of soil-dwelling bacterium that produces insecticidal proteins. These proteins are toxic to certain insects and can be used as a natural form of pest control in agriculture and gardening. Bt has been used for over 50 years, and its effectiveness and safety have been extensively studied. In this post,…

  Holier Than Tao

  May 6, 2023

  Organic pest control

  Bacillus thuringiensis, beetles, beneficial insects, BT, caterpillars, crop rotation, Cry toxins, insecticidal proteins, Organic farming, pest control, pesticides, physical barriers