Bonide Mosquito Beater Water Soluble Pouches offer a "set-and-forget" approach to larval control. This delivery system utilizes a PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol) film that is engineered to maintain its structural integrity in high-humidity storage but undergoes rapid hydrolysis upon contact with water. This ensures a uniform distribution of the active spores without the sediment or floating residue often associated with cork-based dunks.
Storage & Environmental Considerations
The polymer film is designed for a dissolve rate of approximately 60 to 120 seconds in water temperatures above 15°C. A practical reality of this "no-mess" design is its sensitivity to storage conditions; the pouches may fuse together if kept in a garage or shed with high humidity. Keeping the container tightly sealed in a climate-controlled area helps maintain the usability of the individual pouches.
While the pouches are highly effective in stagnant environments like ornamental ponds, they can wash away in drainage ditches or areas with a slight current before they have fully dissolved. To ensure the biological agent settles in the target zone, the pouch can be placed inside a small mesh weighted bag.
- No-touch delivery prevents direct contact with the active ingredients.
- One pouch effectively treats up to 50 square feet of water surface.
- Targets only the larval stage with high biological selectivity.
If you require a version with a 30-day slow-release flotation style instead of a dissolving pouch, consider the 6-count Summit Dunks.
Effective water management is a key part of keeping your patio enjoyable, and more solutions are available in our mosquito larvicide dunks section.
