Conclusion
The use of chemical insecticides to control insect pests
has adverse effects on non-target organisms, such as
beneficial insects and birds; leaves residues in the environment;
and can lead to resistance, among other issues.
These effects are most visible in countries where there
is no strict control on the use of these chemicals. An alternative
to these pesticides is the use of microorganisms,
such as B. thuringiensis. In this work, alternative
culture media are proposed to produce spore-crystal
complexes without affecting the pathogenicity of this
bacterium.