345704

Bio-larvicidal activity of <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> on the larvae of chikungunya virus vector

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Last updated: 04 May 2025

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Medical bacteriology

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Background:  Mosquitoes carry numerous diseases, such as malaria, chikungunya, yellow fever, dengue fever, and lymphatic filariasis. The control of these diseases is geared towards vector control. Still, using artificial chemical insecticides for mosquito control has been linked to the emergence of resistance and harmful impacts on both humans and the environment. Methods: Adult mosquitoes were collected, sorted, and identified using a standard identification key. Aedes spp were bred in an enclosed setting and fed with albino rat blood, sugar, and yeast. Third-stage instar larvae were used for larvicidal screening. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) was isolated and characterized following conventional microbiological and molecular methods. Bt bioassay was prepared into three concentrations (0.5mg/mL, 0.25mg/mL, 0.125mg/mL). Results: As the concentration of Bt increases, there is a significant decrease in the number of surviving larvae. There was a correlation between the concentration and duration of Bt exposure and the death of larvae. The higher the concentrations and more extended exposure periods, the higher the effectiveness of the Bt bioassay.    A 0.5mg/mL concentration had the highest mortality rate and efficacy compared to 0.125mg/mL. Conclusion: The larvicidal assay revealed the effectiveness of Bt against Aedes larvae. The higher the concentration, the higher the mortality rate. These findings contribute to the ongoing efforts in integrated vector management, providing a sustainable and ecologically friendly alternative to synthetic insecticides for managing mosquito-borne diseases.

DOI

10.21608/mid.2024.270225.1801

Keywords

biopesticides, Chikungunya, Mosquito, Aedes Spp, and biological control

Authors

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Abdirasak Sharif

Last Name

Ali Mude

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Department of Microbiology and Laboratory Sciences, Faculty Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia, 252

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arshamyare@gmail.com

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Mogadishu

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0000-0001-5546-5778

First Name

Yahye

Last Name

Nageye

MiddleName

Ahmed

Affiliation

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia

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haadiagena@gmail.com

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Mogadishu

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First Name

Kizito

Last Name

Bello

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E

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Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Science, Kogi State (Prince Abubakar Audu) University, Anyigba. PMB 1008, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria

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kizzitobello@gmail.com

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6

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2

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55370

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2025-05-01

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2024-02-14

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2025-05-01

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540

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550

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2682-4132

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2682-4140

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1,157

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Microbes and Infectious Diseases

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Bio-larvicidal activity of <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> on the larvae of chikungunya virus vector

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04 May 2025