Bacteria leave beetles defenceless against the cold.

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  • Author(s): Putnam, Clare
  • Source:
    New Scientist. 2/5/94, Vol. 141 Issue 1911, p17. 1/3p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      INSECT pest control
    • Abstract:
      Reports on the discovery of the effect of `ice-nucleating-active bacteria' on the ability of insects to `supercool.' Laboratory methodology of testing; Results; Application to real granaries; Advantages of its use in pest control.