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Mosquito Control Advances in Canada Highlight VECTOBAC Use
Canada faces annual nuisance and disease risk from 70 mosquito species across climates from British Columbia to the Far North. Biocontrol advances include VECTOBAC containing Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, used in Edmonton Calgary Winnipeg Moncton and Fraser River Valley. The granular, corn cob carrier releases toxin to kill larvae with minimal impact on mammals birds and aquatic life. Independent tests show effectiveness across pH, temperature and salinity, with rapid degradation reducing waterways presence. Abbott Laboratories developed Dipel earlier for Lepidoptera, while VECTOBAC represents modern IPM friendly strategy.
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