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[-] Calfpupa@lemmy.ml 2 points 9 hours ago

I've been skeptical of these, how is it known that it impacts no other insects?

[-] nexguy@lemmy.world 5 points 8 hours ago

"Bti toxins are activated only by the alkaline digestive systems of specific Nematocera larvae (mosquitoes, black flies)."

Plus you only use it in a specific place... not a large body of water.

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