An agriculture labour was spraying some powder mixed with water onto fruit trees to get rid of insect larvae. Which of the following biocontrol agent could have been used here? a)... An agriculture labour was spraying some powder mixed with water onto fruit trees to get rid of insect larvae. Which of the following biocontrol agent could have been used here? a) Bacillus thuringiensis b) Trichoderma c) Dragonflies d) Ladybird
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to identify which biocontrol agent is used for getting rid of insect larvae on fruit trees. This involves understanding the characteristics and effectiveness of the different biocontrol agents listed.
Answer
Bacillus thuringiensis
The biocontrol agent used here could have been Bacillus thuringiensis.
Answer for screen readers
The biocontrol agent used here could have been Bacillus thuringiensis.
More Information
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a microbial biocontrol agent commonly used in agriculture to control insect larvae, specifically lepidopteran pests like butterfly caterpillars. It's effective when mixed with water and sprayed onto plants.
Tips
Avoid confusing Bacillus thuringiensis with other biocontrol agents that target different pests, such as ladybirds (for aphids) and dragonflies (for mosquitoes).
