Bt is one of the safest natural pesticides you can use to control caterpillar pests without harming beneficial insects. This article is part of ourOrganic Pest Control Series, which includes ...

A bacterium known as Bacillus thuringiensis produces a toxic crystal that has been identified as a killer of garden pests since at least 1911. Researched extensively, the so-called Bt toxin was ...

MSU has a satellite uplink/LTN TV studio and Comrex line for radio interviews upon request.Why this matters:Too much of a specific type of Bt corn — ...

MANKATO, Minn. - If a farmer cuts costs on corn foliar fungicides and Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) insecticide treatments, will it cost them later in rootworm and corn borer damage? Bruce Potter ...

The county's Department of Public Works will be using a low altitude helicopter for granular pellet application, officials ...

Evolution of resistance in pests can reduce the effectiveness of insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) produced by transgenic crops. We analyzed results of 77 studies from five ...

Two recent articles reach different conclusions on one important benefit of Bacillus thuringiensis cotton management: the potential to reduce pesticide sprays. The differing conclusions of these ...