You Don't Need Chemical Pesticides To Kill Mosquitoes

(HIT) - Summer is primetime for outdoor activities, and it’s also the time that millions of American homeowners roll out the pesticides and spray enough chemicals to kill every insect that ventures into their yards. One of the most frequent targets of chemical sprays is the tiny but pesky mosquito, whose bites bring annoying itching and the possibility of infectious diseases such as West Nile virus. Rather than spraying a chemical poison in the yard that will kill every kind of insect from pest mosquitoes to beneficial ladybugs and honeybees, an increasing number of homeowners are choosing a less toxic approach. A small Mosquito Dunk placed in birdbaths, ponds, gutters and anyplace where water collects will kill mosquitoes before they become flying, biting adults.

The active ingredient in Mosquito Dunks is a bacterium called B.t.i. (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) that’s deadly to mosquito larvae but harmless to other living things. One donut-shaped dunk will effectively treat 100 square feet of surface area for up to 30 days. A six-pack of Mosquito Dunks sells for about $10 at home centers, hardware stores and garden centers including Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Do It Best, Ace Hardware and True Value Hardware.

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Courtesy: Home Improvement News and Information Center