Toxicity of microbial insecticides toward the non-target freshwater insect Chironomus xanthus.

Aline Silvestre Pereira DornelasRenato de Almeida SarmentoLaila C Rezende SilvaAlthiéris de Souza SaraivaDanival J de SouzaMaria D BordaloAmadeu Mvm SoaresJoão Lt Pestana

Published in: Pest management science (2019)

Our results suggest that low concentrations of Btk and Bb bioinsecticides are toxic to C. xanthus. Given their widespread use and occurrence in tropical freshwater systems, research is needed to evaluate the potential effects of these compounds concerning natural freshwater insect communities and ecosystem functioning. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.

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