Publications by authors named "Piyatida Leelagud"
Pest Manag Sci
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Aedes aegypti is a mosquito that spreads diseases like dengue and Zika, and while synthetic insecticides are commonly used for control, they can harm other organisms and contaminate the environment.
- Researchers investigated the effectiveness of a bacterium called Pseudomonas mosselii, isolated from pond sludge, as a natural insecticide against Aedes aegypti larvae.
- Findings showed that both the live bacteria and its byproducts were effective in killing mosquito larvae, including those resistant to synthetic insecticides, suggesting that P. mosselii could be a promising environmentally friendly alternative for mosquito control.
