Bactimos Mosquito Control Dunks are professional-grade biological larvicides designed for residential standing water applications. These sustained-release briquettes are rated for 7,000 International Toxic Units (ITU) per milligram, providing a potent biological titer. The chassis is engineered for a 30-day slow-release cycle, ensuring that once placed, the water remains treated through various weather conditions.
Material Analysis & Usage Tips
The briquette uses a porous, buoyant matrix that can absorb up to 400% of its weight in water while maintaining structural buoyancy. This prevents the unit from sinking to the bottom of a pond or barrel. A practical reality of this design is its physical fragility; the briquettes can crumble if they are not padded well during shipping, although the resulting fragments are still biologically active.
For gutters and rain barrels, a "float-away" failure is possible during heavy storms. Users are encouraged to tether the dunk with a nylon string through the center hole. This ensures the unit remains in the intended treatment area even during overflow. Because it targets larvae, this product requires a 24-to-48-hour window to show results and will not affect adult mosquitoes already present.
- Professional-grade biological concentration for effective control.
- Shelf life exceeds two years when stored in low-humidity conditions.
- Targets larvae specifically, making it safe for fish, pets, and bees.
If you prefer a smaller quantity for a single season, the Summit 6-pack offers a similar biological profile in a retail-sized quantity.
Maintain your yard's water safety with the various options found in our mosquito larvicide dunks category.
