Is BT a pesticide?

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Solution

Bacillus thurengiensis:
Bt or Bacillus thurengiensis is a bacteria that lives in soil and produces natural toxins which can be harmful to certain herbivore pests.
It is an insecticidal protein and these toxins work against the caterpillars, beetles, and flies.
Bt toxins are used as a pesticide since 1920 and are commonly used in organic farming.

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