Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki and subsp. aizawai are an effective, widely used tool for managing caterpillar pests in public green
- Public green eg. boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) / FR/ Bacillus thuringiensis / box moth (Cydalima perspectalis)
- Bt solutions are more than ever needed to tackle new challenges such as this invasive pest destroying part of the European patrimony
- Technical result: efficient, selective biological management of box moth
- Economic result: protection of boxwood, high value ornamental shrubs and topiaries
- Sustainability (ecological, social and economical) Gains:
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- Only active on caterpillars, respecting beneficial organisms
- Reduction of reliance to chemical pesticides
- Preserves the biodiversity enabling resilient ecosystems
- Only active on caterpillars, respecting beneficial organisms
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- Demonstrates good governance (preventative approach) and successful teamwork
- Enables worker and consumer health and wellbeing in high exposure public green
- Demonstrates good governance (preventative approach) and successful teamwork
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- Preservation of high value shrubs and historical topiaries
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