Proves highly effective:

Dengue no match for BTI Dunks

The newly introduced solid BTI or BTI Dunks bacteria has proved highly effective in destroying dengue mosquito larvae by remaining active for a period of almost 30 days. This has been proved by field research conducted by the Medical Research Institute, said the Health Ministry in a release made under the hand of media office W M D Wanninayake yesterday.

The release said BTI or Bacillus Thurigensis Subspecies Israelensis is used as a support mechanism in combating mosquito larvae (worm).

BTI has been introduced in both solid and liquid form.

When used it remained active for nearly 30 days in any environment, tests have proved.

This bacteria has also proved effective in destroying the dengue causing Aedes Egyptai and Aedes Alpopictis mosquitoes as well as the Filaria causing Culex Quinquefaciatus mosquitoes.