Larval Mosquito Control Materials
Bacillus thuringensis var. israelensis (Bti)
Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) is a natural soil bacteria that disrupts mosquito digestion. This product is dispensed by hand in small sites and by helicopter in larger sites.
Bacillus sphaericus
Bacillus Sphaericus is a naturally occurring bacterium that is found in the United States and throughout the world. Its active ingredient kills mosquito larvae when the larvae ingest the bacterial spores in moist or wet areas such as lakes, coasts, streams, swamps, and drainage ditches.
Methoprene
Methoprene is an insect growth regulator which specifically mimics the mosquitoes’ juvenile growth hormone, preventing the mosquito from emerging from the pupal stage. This is a time released product dispensed in briquet or pellet form.
Spinosad
Spinosad is a natural substance made by a soil bacterium that can be toxic to insects. It is a mixture of two chemicals called spinosyn A and spinosyn D. It is used to control a wide variety of pests, including mosquitoes.
Adult Mosquito Control Materials
Synthetic Pyrethroids
Pyrethroid products such as Permethrin, Sumithrin and Etofenprox are similar to a natural botanical insecticide derived from chrysanthemums, and kill mosquitoes on contact. Specificity is determined by method of application. MMCD controls adult mosquitoes in response to complaints about excessive annoyance, and in response to mosquito-borne disease risk.
Control Material Product Labels
Below is a comprehensive list of products that MMCD may use during our treatment season. Not all products are used regularly - we use Integrated Pest Management to determine the most appropriate methods to control mosquitoes. MMCD staff are trained to follow all label requirements.
Larval Control Materials
| Product Name | Active Ingredient | Label Link | SDS Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altosid XR Extended Residual Briquets | Methoprene | Label | SDS |
| Altosid Pellets | Methoprene | Label | SDS |
| Altosid P35 | Methoprene | Label | SDS |
| Censor | Spinosad | Label | SDS |
| Duplex-G | Methoprene | Label | SDS |
| MetaLarv S-PT Pellet | Methoprene | Label | SDS |
| Natular G | Spinosad | Label | SDS |
| Natular G30 | Spinosad | Label | SDS |
| VectoBac 12AS | Bti | Label | SDS |
| VectoBac G Granule | Bti | Label | SDS |
| VectoBac GS Granule | Bti | Label | SDS |
| VectoLex FG Fine Granule | Bacillus sphaericus | Label | SDS |
| VectoPrime FG Fine Granule | Bti | Label | SDS |
Adult Control Materials
| Product Name | Label Link | SDS Link |
|---|---|---|
| Anvil 2+2 ULV | Label | SDS |
| Merus 2.0 | Label | SDS |
| Permethrin 57% OS | Label | SDS |
| Zenivex E4 | Label | SDS |
Other Materials
| Product Name | Label Link | SDS Link |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Flush | Label | SDS |