Mosquito Bits are a natural, biological larvicide—the active ingredient is Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti), a bacteria lethal to mosquito and fungus gnat larvae but completely safe for people, pets, wildlife, and plants. They're perfect for both small water areas and potted plants.
Key Features:
Dual-purpose action: Breaks down in standing water to kill mosquito larvae within about 24 hours; in soil, it targets fungus gnat larvae when watered in.
Safe and selective: Harmless to non-target organisms like fish, birds, pets, and beneficial insects—just targets the larvae.
Fast-acting with lasting coverage: It begins working quickly and lasts up to 7–14 days in water, depending on organic load.
EPA-registered: Recognized as safe and effective for both outdoor and indoor use where pest larvae are present.
How to Use:
Water applications: Sprinkle according to the label (e.g., 1 tsp per 25 sq ft or 1 Tbsp per 75 sq ft) over standing water in birdbaths, ponds, saucers, or rain barrels. Reapply every 7–14 days for continued control.
Fungus gnat control: Simply add the bits directly to potting soil or steep them in water ("mosquito bit tea")—typically 4 Tbsp per gallon—let it steep, strain, and use the tea to water plants, disrupting the gnat life cycle.
Application Tips (from gardeners):
Users report noticeable reduction in fungus gnats within a few days, especially when combining watering with the tea and using sticky traps for adults.
It’s a gentle, long-term solution—some gardeners leave a teaspoon of bits in their watering can continuously for routine use.
Mosquito Bits are a natural, biological larvicide—the active ingredient is Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti), a bacteria lethal to mosquito and fungus gnat larvae but completely safe for people, pets, wildlife, and plants. They're perfect for both small water areas and potted plants.
Key Features:
Dual-purpose action: Breaks down in standing water to kill mosquito larvae within about 24 hours; in soil, it targets fungus gnat larvae when watered in.
Safe and selective: Harmless to non-target organisms like fish, birds, pets, and beneficial insects—just targets the larvae.
Fast-acting with lasting coverage: It begins working quickly and lasts up to 7–14 days in water, depending on organic load.
EPA-registered: Recognized as safe and effective for both outdoor and indoor use where pest larvae are present.
How to Use:
Water applications: Sprinkle according to the label (e.g., 1 tsp per 25 sq ft or 1 Tbsp per 75 sq ft) over standing water in birdbaths, ponds, saucers, or rain barrels. Reapply every 7–14 days for continued control.
Fungus gnat control: Simply add the bits directly to potting soil or steep them in water ("mosquito bit tea")—typically 4 Tbsp per gallon—let it steep, strain, and use the tea to water plants, disrupting the gnat life cycle.
Application Tips (from gardeners):
Users report noticeable reduction in fungus gnats within a few days, especially when combining watering with the tea and using sticky traps for adults.
It’s a gentle, long-term solution—some gardeners leave a teaspoon of bits in their watering can continuously for routine use.
