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The Summit Mosquito Bits is a biological mosquito control that quickly kills within 24 hours. It is best utilized in water gardens, bird baths, flower pots, tree holes, animal watering troughs, unused swimming pools, old automobile tires, roof gutters, and rain barrels. It effectively kills mosquito larvae that transmit Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, Malaria, Encephalitis and West Nile Virus. The special solution is certified environment-friendly; it can be administered to areas used by or in contact with humans, animals, horses, livestock, pets, birds or wildlife. To use, Mosquito Bits features a very convenient and versatile broadcast application via hand spreader or the included spice shaker top. Sprinkle one teaspoon per 25 square feet or one tablespoon per 75 square feet over the surface of the containerized standing water found around home. The solid granules should be applied uniformly. A 7 to 14 day interval between applications should be employed.
This product is transitioning from a bottle to a bag. You may receive either packaging during the transition.
| Active Ingredient | Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis Strain BMP 144 solids, spores and insecticidal toxins 2.86% |
|---|---|
| Target pests | Mosquitoes |
| For use in | Water gardens, bird baths, flower pots, tree holes, animal watering troughs, unused swimming pools, old automobile tires, roof gutters, rain barrels |
| Application | Apply with a hand spreader or the included spice shaker top. |
| Pet safe | Yes, if used as directed on label. |
| Yield | Treats up to 4000 square feet |
| Special Features | Kills within 24 hours. |
| Shipping Weight | 1.90 lbs |
| Manufacturer | Summit Chemical (Mfg. Number: 117-6) |
| UPC | 018506001179 |
| EPA Registration | 6218-86 |
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Works great!
By Beth on 05/02/2017
This stuff works very well in areas that have shallow water. I have used it in my ditches and around the yard that has a tendency to collect water. I have even used it in the grass that seems to stay …
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Mosquito Control
By Rico on 06/01/2017
Sprinkle in mosquito breeding water and 24 hrs later the larva are dead and it lasts for a week or more.
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Excellent product
By W. on 10/12/2016
Very effective in my back yard ditch. Apply per directions.
Yes, Summit Mosquito Bits are very safe. They can be applied in areas used by or in contact with humans, horses, livestock, pets, birds, or any other wildlife.
We contacted the manufacturer, and they have recently added Fungus Gnats to their Mosquito Bits Label. You will be treating the soil with the Mosquito granules and when you water the granules in. T…
Read Full Answer »Summit Mosquito Bits can be used to for fungus gnat larvae in soil then watered in. This would be safe in a vegetable garden for this pest only.