No, BTI Mosquito Dunks are not labeled for use in ponds or other bodies of water. Only in 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 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.
BTI Mosquito Dunks, or bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, is a natural mosquito-killing biocontrol agent that does not have any effects on butterflies or caterpillars.
No, BTI Mosquito Dunks will not harm turtles or birds. It is safe to use in areas such as ponds and bird baths where birds and turtles would be present.
BTI Mosquito Dunks will be a great choice to apply in french drains for mosquitos. We recommend using Bifen IT and Pivot 10 on the exterior of the home as well as other non-chemical methods for eradication. I have included some great articles below that you might find extremely helpful!
BTI Mosquito Dunks can be used in koi ponds and will not be harmful to fish. Depending how big the pond is, you can break the one briquet in half to treat a smaller area. 1 briquet will treat 100 sq ft of water.
1 briquet treats up to 100 sq ft of water |
1 briquet treats up to 100 sq ft of water |
1 briquet treats up to 100 sq ft of water |
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 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.
Yes, the BTI Mosquito Dunks can be used in a swamp cooler without fear of harming anyone.
BTI Mosquito Dunks would be safe for chickens. This contains a natural biocontrol agent that would not affect eggs.
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.