Non-Target Effect of Bacillus subtilis on the Parasitoid Drino inconspicua (Meigen, 1830) (Diptera: Tachinidae)

Authors : Serdar Bilginturan, Melis Bilginturan

Pages : 101-105

Doi:10.55979/tjse.1706739

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Publication Date : 2025-12-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study was conducted to inform those working on sustainable production and pest control that biological control agents may also have side effects on non-target organisms. The study area was pine forests of Burdur, Türkiye. The in vitro effects of Bacillus subtilis on Drino inconspicua was determined by applying different concentrations of bacterial suspensions on its host (Neodiprion sertifer larvae). This bacterial treatment managed to control 58% of the N. sertifer larvae on average. Some of the larvae survived because they stopped feeding before pupariation. All the detected D. inconspicua larvae died within the lowest concentration of bacterial treatment. The effects of biological agents must be evaluated in light of the undesirable outcome to non-target organisms on an ecosystem. Although biological control is the sustainable method with the least undesirable effects among pest and disease control methods, since nature has a very complex structure, the undesired effects must be investigated in detail. In this way, we will have the chance to be more sensitive towards living things that benefit humanity.
Keywords : Biyolojik kontrol, Bacillus subtilis, Drino inconspicua, Hedef dışı etki, Neodiprion sertifer

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