Mosquito Controls

Treats 200 sqft $13.99

BTi 8oz Shaker Treats 200 sqft $14.99

2.4lb Treats 1,800 sqft $24.99

Have a Pond without Breeding Swarms of Mosquitoes

Our Mosquito Control Rings contain Bt 'Israelensis,' a naturally occurring bacterium that kills mosquito larvae. They can be used in ponds, water barrels, birdbaths, and water gardens where the insects breed. Each slow-release, floating ring lasts at least 30 days and treats a 100 sq ft surface area. For flood areas or slow-moving streams, rings can be tied to tree trunks or rocks.

The Combo Pack contains 8 oz. of Bt in a fast-acting granulated form to immediately reduce exploding mosquito populations, and 2 Mosquito Rings for long-term maintenance.

Perfect for small ponds and decorative fountains, our Dunks with Lily includes two Mosquito dunks disguised by a floating faux water lily. Protects a 100-sq-ft pond for 60 days.

Naturally eliminate mosquito larvae

Kills mosquitoes before they are old enough to bite.

Once wet the Mosquito Bits® kill the immature, aquatic stage of the mosquito. Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) is a beneficial organism that is lethal to mosquito larvae, but harmless to fish, humans and other animals. Mosquito Bits® kill within 24 hours. Sprinkle the bits into standing water in an old tire, pond, rain barrel, tree hole and more to eliminate mosquito larvae. 4 oz. of bits treats up to 100 sq. ft. of water surface, regardless of depth. 8 oz. USA made.

Mosquito Facts

There are over 2,500 species of mosquitoes in the world and 150 in the U.S.

Nectar from plants is the primary food for both male and female mosquitoes.

Female mosquitoes must feed on blood in order to produce fertile eggs. In fact, a female mosquito requires one "blood meal" for every batch of eggs she lays.

The welts that appear after a mosquito leaves is not from the bite - it's an allergic reaction to saliva the mosquito injected under the skin to prevent the blood from clotting.

Most adult mosquitoes live for about two weeks.

Mosquitoes are attracted to light, warmth, perspiration, body odor and carbon dioxide.

Mosquitoes can transmit many different diseases including West Nile Virus.

Non-chemical Mosquito Control

Mosquitoes are one of the most common insect pests in the world. They affect the lives of millions of people worldwide by transmitting microbial organisms that cause disease and death. Some of the diseases they carry include the West Nile Virus, malaria, yellow fever, dengue, encephalitis and filariasis.

In the United States, the primary reasons for controlling mosquitoes are to decrease the annoyance of bites, to reduce the transmission of human and equine viral encephalitis, dog heartworm, and most recently the West Nile Virus. The annoying bites can interfere with work and ruin hours of leisure time. Biting mosquitoes can also cause loss of weight and decreased production in farm animals.

To successfully control mosquitoes, an understanding of their life cycle is a must. The mosquito goes through four separate and distinct life cycles: Egg, Larvae, Pupa and Adult. All stages except the adult stage occur in or near water. The following is a brief description of each stage in the life cycle.

Life History of the Mosquito Egg: The female mosquito lays her eggs on the water or in soil at the edge of temporary water sources where flooding will likely occur. Most eggs hatch into larvae within 48 hours.
Larva: The larva (larvae - plural), or wigglers, that hatch must live in the water to survive. They float at the surface feeding on microorganisms and organic matter in the water. This stage usually lasts 4-10 days, depending on the water temperature. As the water temperature increases, the process speeds up.

Pupa: The pupal stage is a resting, non-feeding time when the mosquito turns into an adult. This stage can take from 2-10 days. When development is complete, the pupal skin splits and the adult emerges.

Adult: The adult will rest on the water for a short time to allow all body parts to harden and the wings to dry properly. This stage can last as little as four or as long as 60 days depending on species and temperature.

Usually, eliminating or altering the water in which mosquitoes breed is the first choice for control. The fact that mosquitoes need water to develop is the key to their control. No standing water means no mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes around the home can be reduced significantly by reducing the amount of standing water. This can be done in a variety of ways including:

Dispose of plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers.
Empty standing water from discarded tires.
Drill holes in the bottom of outdoor recycling and trash containers.
Clean clogged roof gutters on a regular basis.
Change the water in birdbaths and wading pools once per week.