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  • Asked by Tanya from Owasso, Ok
    05/16/2017
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    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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  • Asked by Sara from Atlanta
    06/19/2019
    Q
    Is it possible that deer are eating the BTI Mosquito Dunks?
    I keep putting dunks in my bird baths and they keep disappearing.
    A

    We really couldn’t say what is happening to the dunks honestly.  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.  So if they are eating the dunks it should not harm them.

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  • Asked by Jessica from Uniontown, Ohio
    06/25/2018
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    Can you use water treated with BTI Mosquito Dunks to water your lawn?
    We have alot of gnats in our grass. When our dogs are outside laying down they are covered in them. Trying to find a non-harmful way to get rid of them.
    A

    BTI Mosquito Dunks are only meant to be used in standing water areas like bird baths, ponds, etc. If you wanted to treat your lawn for gnats you would want to use an actual insecticide like Bifen I/T which is a clear drying insecticide that would last on the lawn for at least 30 days to give continuous control over the gnat population and would be completely safe for your pet to lay on once dry. Bifen I/T is used at the rate of 0.5-1 oz per gallon of water and can be sprayed on lawns, bushes, trees, hedges, flowers, etc for gnat/mosquito control. 

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  • 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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  • Asked by Shahrin from Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
    07/31/2019
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    Do the BTI Mosquito Dunks affect metal in any way?
    I work at a steel mill factory where we produce steel bar, and one of the ways to cool off these steel bar is by using rainwater, therefore we needed to store a lot of rainwater. This pond rainwater will be stagnant most of the time and are a risk to be a mosquito breeding ground.
    A

    The BTI Mosquito Dunks will not have any effect on the steel bars if they are used in the rainwater barrels. 

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  • Asked by Ruth from Alamo, Tx
    01/31/2014
    Q
    Does the BTI Briquets have an expiration date?
    I found a box of these in a house I just bought, I wonder if they are still efective
    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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  • Asked by Dina from Rutgers University
    06/14/2016
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    What is the inert material in the BTI Mosquito Dunks?
    I was told it was corn and that squirrels, birds, etc. would steal them. However, the ones I have (from Summit) are grey and do not have any smell. Is it Plaster of Paris? I cannot find any information on this.
    A

    The inert ingredient part of any product is a trade secret and not disclosed to anybody.

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    1 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Caroline from Toronto, Ontario
    08/23/2018
    Q
    Is it safe to breathe in any dust from the BTI Mosquito Dunks?
    What are the necessary precautions when installing?
    A

    BTI Mosquito Dunks are solid and should not be dusty when using/applying, but if you have any concerns, you can wear a mask like our Valved Respirator Mask.  You should also be wearing Nitrile Chemical Resistant Gloves when handling any insecticide products. 

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  • Asked by Nathan from Atlanta, Ga
    08/05/2018
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    Why can't you use the BTI Mosquito Dunks in standing finished drinking water by the home?
    Is this because the finished water won't attract the mosquitos? Or for fear of humans drinking it.
    A

    The BTI Mosquito Dunks should not be applied directly treated drinking water reservoirs or drinking water receptacles when the water is intended for human consumption as it would not be safe to drink the treated water.

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  • Asked by Annie
    10/03/2018
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    Are Mosquito Dunks safe to use in an irrigation reservoir? This is for an indoor microgreen system.
    We would like to put dunks in individual reservoirs for a self-watering tray. The dunk would be in the reservoir, and a capillary mat brings the water up to the soil. Food production items
    A

    BTI Mosquito Dunks are not labeled for use in water reservoirs you will be using to water edibles.

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  • Asked by Kim from Sherman
    07/31/2018
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    Will the BTI Mosquito Dunks harm an Asian water monitor?
    I have an Asian water monitor who lives outside during the summer months, and has an 8 foot water trough he soaks in. Can I use these to control the misquito larve?
    A

    The BTI Mosquito Dunks should not be applied directly treated drinking water resevoires or drinking water receptacles when the water is intended for human consumption.  They are labeled to be used in animal water troughs and bird baths.

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  • Asked by Jc from Qc
    04/09/2019
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    Can water that has been treated with BTI Mosquito Dunks and filtered still be consumed?
    A

    Per the product label, BTI Mosquito Dunks should not be applied directly to treated drinking water reservoirs or drinking water receptacles when the water is intended for human consumption.  It would not be recommended to drink the treated water.

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  • Asked by Sylvia from Bedford, Tx
    07/14/2019
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    Can I use BTI Mosquito Dunks inside my home?
    A

    BTI Mosquito Dunks can be used inddors in areas that collect water from time to time, such as basements that flood, sump pumps and any drainage areas withing buildings. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions. 

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  • Asked by Karla from Prince Frederick, Md
    05/29/2018
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    Is it safe to use the BTI Mosquito Dunks in a pond with fish?
    A

    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 and are safe for use around aquatic life and fish in ponds.

     

     

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  • Asked by Roger from Weehawken, Nj
    08/12/2019
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    Can BTI Mosquito Dunks be used in downspout drains?
    I have a long 6
    A

    BTI Mosquito Dunks work best in areas of standing water and would not work where there is any running water.

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  • Asked by Shirley from Columbia,sc
    05/17/2018
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    Can I put the BTI Mosquito Dunks under my deck?
    A

    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.

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  • Asked by Rashi from New Delhi
    02/03/2017
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    What are the other ingredients in Mosquito Dunks besides BTI, and in what proportion? Are they harmful?
    A

    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.

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  • Asked by Vianka from Puerto Rico
    06/27/2019
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    Is it ok to place BTI Mosquito Dunks in showers or tubs?
    A

    BTI Mosquito Dunks are placed in areas where there is likely to be standing water, such as bird baths, old automobile tires, rain barrels, abandoned or unused swimming pools etc. It is not meant to be placed in bathroom showers or tubs. 

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  • Asked by Jan from Albuquerque, Nm
    04/18/2018
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    I treat 5 gals water with one dunk left 24 hrs. How long can I use the same BTI Mosquito Dunks?
    Using water for inside plants
    A

    You should allow a minimum of 48 hours for control using the BTI Mosquito Dunks before removing. Each dunk provides 30 days or more of slow release control.

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  • Asked by Shawn from Medina, Ohio
    05/17/2017
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    Can you use BTI dunks in a pond used for drinking water?
    I have a customer who has a pond that is used to provide drinking for his home. I'm not sure of what sort of filtration system he has, but I'm wondering if it would be ok to use the BTI dunks to treat the water? He has another pond that doesn't provide drinking water that he uses the methoprene dunks on and I didn't think he should use those for his drinking water pond, but wondered about the use of the BTI dunks?
    A

    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." 

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