How to Use Bt Pesticide as an Organic Pest Control

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Bt is one of the safest natural pesticides you can use to control caterpillar pests without harming beneficial insects.

This article is part of ourOrganic Pest Control Series, which includes articles on attracting beneficial insects, controlling specific garden pests, and using organic pesticides.

What Is Bt?

Bacillus thuringiensis, often abbreviated as Bt, is a naturally-occurring bacteria that makes pests sick when they eat it. There are two strains commonly used as natural pesticides.

  • Published on May 7, 2013
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