Evaluating bioassay efficacy of extremophile bacillus species for environmentally safe control of Aedes aegypti larvae
Abstract Mosquito-borne diseases pose significant public health challenges, necessitating innovative and sustainable control measures. This study evaluates the larvicidal potential of six extremophile Bacillus species against Aedes aegypti larvae, focusing on dose–response relationships, resistance...
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| author | Alaa A. Alnahari Abdulaziz M. Kusa Ahmad K. AL-Ghamdi Basim Algashgari Shatha I. Alqurashi Jazem A. Mahyoub Mohammed N. Baeshen |
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| description | Abstract Mosquito-borne diseases pose significant public health challenges, necessitating innovative and sustainable control measures. This study evaluates the larvicidal potential of six extremophile Bacillus species against Aedes aegypti larvae, focusing on dose–response relationships, resistance trends, and genetic diversity. Regression analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between concentration and larval mortality across species, with B. sonorensis and B. paramycoides demonstrating superior potency at lower concentrations (LC₅₀: 19.72 ppm and 23.41 ppm, respectively). Probit analysis confirmed that B. sonorensis is the most effective larvicide, achieving high mortality rates with minimal concentrations. In contrast, B. licheniformis and B. stercoris exhibited limited efficacy, requiring significantly higher doses to achieve comparable results. Resistance analysis highlighted an inverse relationship between toxicity index and resistance ratio, with B. sonorensis maintaining high efficacy even in resistant mosquito populations (Resistance Ratio: 1). Furthermore, phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequences revealed distinct evolutionary relationships among species, with B. rugosus and B. tequilensis clustering closely, suggesting functional similarities. The genetic divergence of B. licheniformis aligns with its lower larvicidal performance. Overall, this study underscores the potential of B. sonorensis and B. paramycoides as robust candidates for mosquito control programs, particularly in resistance-prone environments. The findings provide valuable insights into optimizing microbial larvicides by tailoring species-specific application strategies and leveraging genetic diversity within the Bacillus genus. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-984c038279e54d0098e0a7d512d8ca4f2025-08-20T03:45:59ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-07-0115111010.1038/s41598-025-99513-8Evaluating bioassay efficacy of extremophile bacillus species for environmentally safe control of Aedes aegypti larvaeAlaa A. Alnahari0Abdulaziz M. Kusa1Ahmad K. AL-Ghamdi2Basim Algashgari3Shatha I. Alqurashi4Jazem A. Mahyoub5Mohammed N. Baeshen6Department of Biological Sciences, Collage of Science, University of JeddahDepartment of Biological Sciences, Collage of Science, University of JeddahDepartment of Biological Sciences, Collage of Science, University of JeddahDepartment of Biochemistry Faculty of Science- King, Abdulaziz UniversityDepartment of Biological Sciences, Collage of Science, University of JeddahDepartment of Biological Sciences, College of Science, King Abdulaziz UniversityDepartment of Biological Sciences, Collage of Science, University of JeddahAbstract Mosquito-borne diseases pose significant public health challenges, necessitating innovative and sustainable control measures. This study evaluates the larvicidal potential of six extremophile Bacillus species against Aedes aegypti larvae, focusing on dose–response relationships, resistance trends, and genetic diversity. Regression analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between concentration and larval mortality across species, with B. sonorensis and B. paramycoides demonstrating superior potency at lower concentrations (LC₅₀: 19.72 ppm and 23.41 ppm, respectively). Probit analysis confirmed that B. sonorensis is the most effective larvicide, achieving high mortality rates with minimal concentrations. In contrast, B. licheniformis and B. stercoris exhibited limited efficacy, requiring significantly higher doses to achieve comparable results. Resistance analysis highlighted an inverse relationship between toxicity index and resistance ratio, with B. sonorensis maintaining high efficacy even in resistant mosquito populations (Resistance Ratio: 1). Furthermore, phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequences revealed distinct evolutionary relationships among species, with B. rugosus and B. tequilensis clustering closely, suggesting functional similarities. The genetic divergence of B. licheniformis aligns with its lower larvicidal performance. Overall, this study underscores the potential of B. sonorensis and B. paramycoides as robust candidates for mosquito control programs, particularly in resistance-prone environments. The findings provide valuable insights into optimizing microbial larvicides by tailoring species-specific application strategies and leveraging genetic diversity within the Bacillus genus.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-99513-8Aedes aegyptiExtremophile BacillusMicrobial larvicidesLarvicidal activityResistance ratio |
| spellingShingle | Alaa A. Alnahari Abdulaziz M. Kusa Ahmad K. AL-Ghamdi Basim Algashgari Shatha I. Alqurashi Jazem A. Mahyoub Mohammed N. Baeshen Evaluating bioassay efficacy of extremophile bacillus species for environmentally safe control of Aedes aegypti larvae Scientific Reports Aedes aegypti Extremophile Bacillus Microbial larvicides Larvicidal activity Resistance ratio |
| title | Evaluating bioassay efficacy of extremophile bacillus species for environmentally safe control of Aedes aegypti larvae |
| title_full | Evaluating bioassay efficacy of extremophile bacillus species for environmentally safe control of Aedes aegypti larvae |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating bioassay efficacy of extremophile bacillus species for environmentally safe control of Aedes aegypti larvae |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating bioassay efficacy of extremophile bacillus species for environmentally safe control of Aedes aegypti larvae |
| title_short | Evaluating bioassay efficacy of extremophile bacillus species for environmentally safe control of Aedes aegypti larvae |
| title_sort | evaluating bioassay efficacy of extremophile bacillus species for environmentally safe control of aedes aegypti larvae |
| topic | Aedes aegypti Extremophile Bacillus Microbial larvicides Larvicidal activity Resistance ratio |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-99513-8 |
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