Herbicides such as should not effect the BTI Mosquito Dunks as long as it is used as directed. We wouldn't recommend spraying the dunks directly though just to be on the safe side but if applied to a body of water that is also treated with an aquatic herbicide, the dunks would not be effected.
Yes, BTI Mosquito Dunks are safe for use in rain barrels and the water can be used on edibles after treated.
BTI Mosquito Dunks, or bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, is a natural mosquito-killing biocontrol agent that does not have any effects on butterflies or caterpillars.
The inert ingredient part of any product is a trade secret and not disclosed to anybody.
The BTI Mosquito Dunks are often used one per barrel as it slowly dissolves releasing the bacteria for control of mosquito. They are deemed organic and environmentally safe.
Yes the BTI Mosquito Dunks can be tied to a grill in a storm drain to prevent it moving. Be sure it is done so in a way that it will contact water when built up and not the ground.
BTI Mosquito Dunks are labeled for drain flies and their larva. These can be used directly in bodies of water, such as bird baths, old automobile tires, rain barrels, abandoned or unused swimming pools (particularly above ground types), tree holes, roof gutters for collecting rainwater, flower pots, animal watering troughs, elevator shafts, basements that flood, sump pumps and any drainage areas within buildings.
The other ingredients in the BTI Mosquito Dunks are inert and considered safe. They are proprietary to the manufacturer and are not required to be disclosed.
BTI Mosquito Dunks can last for up to 30 days or more.
Each brisket of BTI Mosquito Dunks treats 100 square feet so one dunk will be sufficient for a bird bath.
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.
Per the product label for BTI Mosquito Dunks: "Do not apply directly to treated, finished drinking water reservoirs or to drinking water receptacles when the water is intended for human consumption."
The BTI Mosquito Dunks can be purchased in a pack of 20 for $21.95 or in a case of 100 for $104.15. We are not aware of local retailers, but you can purchase them from our website www.domyown.com.
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.
Per the product manufacturer of the BTI Mosquito Dunks the insecticidal toxins are a by-product of the bacillius thuringiensis in the dunks with is not harmful in any way to non-target animals.
BTI Mosquito Dunks need to be placed in standing water to be effective. If you need to treat the ground where water occasionally collects in pools or puddles, then we would recommend using Altosid Pro-G instead.
BTI Mosquito Dunks will start working as soon as you place them in the water areas where mosquito larva can be found. It will slowly start breaking down and creating a layer on the water that should prevent the mosquito larva floating there from becoming adult mosquitoes.
BTI Mosquito Dunks are a professional grade product and are not available in local retail stores. There may be alternative versions of this product available, but we can not attest to the effectiveness of those products.
No, water that the BTI Mosquito Dunks were used in will not harm your plants.
If your dog consumes a BTI Mosquito Dunk, we would recommend that you contact your vet.
