What larvicides can the consumer purchase and use?
There are a few larvicides available for the homeowner to use should source reduction be inadvisable. “Mosquito Dunks” – These are donut-shaped cakes consisting of Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (Bti), a bacterial spore that produces a toxin specific to mosquito and blackfly larvae when ingested. It’s essentially non-toxic to non-target organisms. The only downside is that it must be ingested by mosquito larvae, so it’s best used where there are little competing food sources – relatively clean water. It’s available at Home Depot and most hardware stores. “Pre-Strike” – Available in both a tablet (Mosquito Torpedo®) and a shaker can. This insecticide mimics the hormones required by insects for metamorphosis. In effect, this product keeps them from becoming adults – problem solved. This product is also non-toxic for all intents and purposes and is available through home and garden centers. “Agnique MMF” – Available in 1 quart squirt bottle.
There are a few larvicides available for the homeowner to use should source reduction be inadvisable. “Mosquito Dunks” – These are donut-shaped cakes consisting of Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (Bti), a bacterial spore that produces a toxin specific to mosquito and blackfly larvae when ingested. It”s essentially non-toxic to non-target organisms. The only downside is that it must be ingested by mosquito larvae, so it”s best used where there are little competing food sources – relatively clean water. It”s available at Home Depot and most hardware stores. “Pre-Strike” – Available in both a tablet (Mosquito Torpedo®) and a shaker can. This insecticide mimics the hormones required by insects for metamorphosis. In effect, this product keeps them from becoming adults – problem solved. This product is also non-toxic for all intents and purposes and is available through home and garden centers. “Agnique MMF” – Available in 1 quart squirt bottle.
• “Mosquito Dunks” – These are donut-shaped cakes consisting of Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (Bti), a bacterial spore that produces a toxin specific to mosquito and blackfly larvae when ingested. It’s essentially non-toxic to non-target organisms. The only downside is that it must be ingested by mosquito larvae, so it’s best used where there are little competing food sources – relatively clean water. It’s available at Home Depot and most hardware stores. • “Pre-Strike” – Available in both a tablet (Mosquito Torpedo®) and a shaker can. This insecticide mimics the hormones required by insects for metamorphosis. In effect, this product keeps them from becoming adults – problem solved. This product is also non-toxic for all intents and purposes and is available through home and garden centers. • “Agnique MMF” – Available in 1 quart squirt bottle. This is an alcohol derivative that reduces surface tension in the water, preventing the mosquito larvae and pupae from attaching their bre
