The product label for BTI Mosquito Dunks states, "Use one (1) MOSQUITO DUNK for up to 100 square feet of water surface, regardless of depth. They can be used whole or broken into portions and applied to containerized standing water found near the home..."
Please refer to the table on the product label for how many dunks to use in waters below 100 square feet of water surface.
Per the manufacturer, BTI Mosquito Dunks have a woody smell but it would not cause a barrel of water to have a strong odor.
BTI Mosquito Dunks are safe for birdbaths, 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. One briquet treats up tp 100 sq ft of water.
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.
Each brisket of BTI Mosquito Dunks treats 100 square feet so one dunk will be sufficient for a bird bath.
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.
If your dog consumes a BTI Mosquito Dunk, we would recommend that you contact your vet.
Yes, BTI Mosquito Dunks can be used to treat standing water that builds up in french drains. You will need to anchor the dunks inside the drain with a string to keep them in place. BTI Mosquito Dunks will reactivate when they get wet and last for 30 days. There is no harm to the lawn if overage occurs.
BTI Mosquito Dunks are for outside use only and cannot be used in a fish tank.
BTI Mosquito Dunks are not labeled for use in in taro ponds. We recommend that you contact your local cooperative extension office for further recommendations.
Since the BTI Mosquito Dunks dissolve in water, there is no need to apply another dunk in the water after cleaning the pond. Dunks last approximately 30 days.
BTI Mosquito Dunks are not labeled for thrips or root aphids. It is only labeled to treat Mosquitoes and Psychodid Flies, and their larvae. If you’re using them for mosquito or psychodid flies, 1 briquet treats up to 100 sq ft of water. OHP Marathon 1% Granular is an insecticide that provides systematic activity in plants when it's applied to the soil or other media. Watering, timing, and rotation are key to successful application. This product can be used for ornamentals, fruit and nut trees, nurseries, interior plantscapes, and vegetables in greenhouses. It effectively controls aphids, thrips, whiteflies, soft scale, and mealybugs. Offers 12 weeks of control on ornamentals plants for resale grown in the nursery or greenhouse.
BTI Mosquito Dunks can be used in any containerized standing water, except finished, treated drinking water found near the home. To prevent them form being washed away, the DUNKS can be anchored using a string tied through the centerhole or they can be staked in place.
