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  • Asked by J from La Quinta
    09/21/2019
    Q
    if I dissolve mosquito dunk in a 50 gallon barrel..can I water my plants with it to control thips larvae?
    A

    BTI Mosquito Dunks will not dissolve immediately into water as that is not how they are designed to work. They float on standing water areas to slowly break down over about a 30 day time frame to sterilize the water so no mosquitoes can lay viable eggs in the water. If you wish to toss a dunk into your barrel you can certainly do so and it will break down over time. It will not harm any plants but it will not control thrip larvae in any way it is used. Mosquito dunks are only for mosquito larvae. 

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    17 of 24 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Alice from La Junta, Colorado
    07/30/2013
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    What is the shelf life of BTI Mosquito Dunks?
    A
    BTI Mosquito Dunks should be used within 2 years of the date of purchase. It is also important to store BTI Mosquito dunks out of direct sunlight and heat so that the product will not degrade.
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    14 of 14 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Cheri from Branson, Mo
    07/31/2017
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    Do the Mosquito Dunks have to float on the surface in order to be effective?
    I wanted to suspend the Mosquito Dunks in a net weighted by a rock. This way I do not worry about it getting washed out of my rain bucket or my dogs getting it in their mouth. Will it work correctly this way?
    A

    No, The BTI Mosquito Dunks do not have to float on water in order to be effective and you can anchor them in the water as you have described. 

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    12 of 13 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Denice from Clay, Mi
    04/04/2016
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    What is the best time of year to put BTI Mosquito Dunks in the water?
    I live in Michigan. Right now the snow has melted and I have standing water in numerous locations. It usually takes until June to recede. When should I add the dunks?
    A

    According to Summit Chemical the manufacturer of the Mosquito Dunks, the best time to use the dunks is at the beginning of April, and no later than May. 

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    11 of 14 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Michelle from St Louis, Mo
    06/03/2019
    Q
    Will BTI Mosquito Dunks kill dragonfly larvae?
    Or eggs?
    A

    BTI Mosquito Dunks is only designed to affect mosquitoes and psychodid flies and their larvae

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    11 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Amber from West St. Paul, Mn
    05/22/2016
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    Are BTI Mosquito Dunks safe to use in water that is used on edibles?
    Rain barrel water used to water herbs and veggies
    A

    Yes, BTI Mosquito Dunks are safe for use in rain barrels and the water can be used on edibles after treated.

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    10 of 11 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jim from Canton, Oh
    07/10/2019
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    Will BTI Mosquito Dunks Harm my septic system?
    A

    According to the manufacturer, BTI Mosquito Dunks are not at all harmful to a septic tank. 

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    8 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Janice from Manteca
    04/19/2018
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    How many BTI Mosquito Dunks are needed in a 20' round 4 and a 1/2 foot deep pool?
    A

    Each BTI Mosquito Dunk covers up to 100 square feet of water. So if the water you are treating is a 20 foot diameter container, then you woud have 314 sq ft and would need 4 dunks. Keep in mind that BTI Dunks should be used only in containerized water, and they should not be used in water used for swimming.

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    8 of 11 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Don from Seligman, Az
    10/05/2019
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    How many mosquito dunks should I use for 1600 gallons water?
    A

    According to the product label, BTI Mosquito Dunks should be applied at the rate of 1 dunk for up to 100 sq. ft. of surface area, regardless of the depth of the water. 

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    7 of 16 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Moe
    06/09/2014
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    Can I use BTI Mosquito Dunks in a swimming pool?
    Will this product be harmful to my family if I used it in my swimming pool?
    A
    BTI Mosquito Dunks can be applied in unused swimming pools (particularly above ground types). Let us know if you  have any more questions.
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    7 of 20 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ken from Portland, Or
    10/01/2018
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    Will the BTI be killed from chlorine in city water?
    A

    Chlorine will not affect BTI Mosquito Dunks. Keep in mind that these dunks are for use in containerized water only, and you should not use them in swimming pools.

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    6 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Sharon from Santa Ana
    09/26/2017
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    How long will it take to work or see results after using BTI Mosquito Dunks?
    A

    After applying BTI Mosquito Dunks,  it takes approximately 48 hours to start to see results. If areas have a higher population of mosquitoes, it could take longer to see results. Please see our Mosquito Treatment Guide for more tips and product recommendations.

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    5 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Carol from Birmingham, Al
    05/13/2018
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    I stored the BTI Mosquito Dunks in a plastic container. Would the container be safe to store food for people?
    A

    No, the plastic container would not be safe to store food in after storing the BTI Mosquito Dunks. 

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    5 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Alan
    07/30/2011
    Q
    What is the weight of one BTI mosquito dunk?
    I am trying to determine relative costs of dunks vs. granules
    A
    One single dunk weighs about 1/2 of one ounce.
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    4 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Alice from Philadelphia, Pa
    05/27/2017
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    What are the "insecticidal toxins" in Mosquito Dunks? Are these in addition to the BTI?
    Summit Mosquito Dunks active ingredients list: Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis solids, spores and insecticidal toxins. What are the "insecticidal toxins"? Are these in addition to the BTI? Also, the Summit package states that the dunks can be used for bird baths and animal watering troughs, but should not be used in drinking water intended for human consumption. What about cats and dogs?
    A

    Per the product manufacturer of the BTI Mosquito Dunks the insecticidal toxins are a non-toxic by-product of the bacllius thuringiensis on the product which is not harmful to non-target animals in any way. 

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    4 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Brett
    02/13/2019
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    You say 1 BTI Mosquito Dunk treats 100 sq ft of water. How many gallons are in 100 sq for of water?
    A

    BTI Mosquito Dunks treat the surface of the water, so because if this, the depth of water does not matter. They are placed in areas with standing water that are mosquito breeding sites.  As the briquets float, BTI (or bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, a natural mosquito-killing biocontrol agent) is slowly released at the water’s surface and gradually settles in the water where it is consumed mosquito larvae.

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    4 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jo
    05/16/2011
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    How big is the BTI Mosquito Dunk?
    I would like to know if it will be able to fit down a "bee hive" sewer grate.
    A
    The diameter of a BTI Mosquito dunk is about 2" and each dunk is about 1/2" thick.
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    4 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by John from Mauston, Wi
    05/02/2017
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    How long does it take for the BTI Mosquito Dunks to dissolve?
    I put a bunch of dunks in the standing water a few weeks ago, and they still look the same.
    A

    BTI Mosquito Dunks can last for up to 30 days or more. 

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    4 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Storm
    07/14/2018
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    I have a pool set up for my dogs is it safe for them to swim in the pool with BTI Mosquito Dunks?
    A

    You can use the BTI Mosquito Dunks directly in wading pools and they will not harm your dogs. These dunks will float on top of the water for several weeks so we would suggest that you take the dunks out of the pool while the dogs are in the water so they will not play with them or try to eat them.

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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tanya from Owasso, Ok
    05/16/2017
    Q
    Which is more effective for mosquito control - BTI Mosquito Dunks or Altosid?
    We have natural drainage ditches around our house, and several low areas hold water. There's also a more quickly moving creek-like ditch behind our house. Which would be more effective - dunks or granules?
    A

    A granular product like Altosid Pro-G Mosquito Larvacide would have an advantage over the BTI Mosquito Dunks because the Altosid granules would disperse over a farther range than a mosquito dunk would cover. 

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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
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