Biological control for reducing insect breeding

Mosquito Control With Entomopathogenic Bacteria has been assessed in Europe. The application of microbial control agents can effectively reduce the population densities of the target species such as the floodwater mosquitoes Aedes vexans and Ochlerotatus sticticus and the container breeders Culex pipiens or Aedes albopictus to an acceptable level. Thus the quality of life for humans can be maintained, minimizing the need for personal protection by repellents, screens, and bed nets.