Local bacterium to fight mosquitoes introduced

Dr. Ms. Radhika Samarasingha of a Sri Lankan institute has successfully cultured a bacterium which can control the breeding of mosquitoes. The Sri Lanka Institute of Technology today handed over the bacterium to a local private company for distribution to the public.

The Baccillus turengensis or BT is endemic to Sri Lanka. It has the capability of neutralizing mosquito larvae in the waters. It can be active for around one month while causing no harm humans or other animals. Source by: ada derana