Treats 200 sqft $13.99
BTi 8oz Shaker
Treats 200 sqft $14.99
2.4lb Treats 1,800 sqft $24.99
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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