The Cross Timbers Gazette Pyrethroid sprays such as those containing lambda- cyhalothrin or cyfluthrin can control mosquitoes in shady areas around the house for weeks. This can help cut down on mosquitoes slipping into your house after resting on the doorway. Personal ... and more »
Winnipeg Free Press The city began applying the biological larvicide bti, or bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, to bodies of standing water on May 1, said city entomologist Taz Stuart. Many wet areas are still cold and too deep for mosquito larvae to emerge and will be ... and more »
Macon Telegraph (blog) Altosid and Zodiac contain methoprene , an insect growth regulator. For severe mosquito infestations, consider hiring a professional pest-control company with expertise in mosquito control. Finally, for adults, aerosol foggers can offer temporary relief ... and more »
The Guardian The insecticide being used to eliminate it is a widely used toxin produced by a bacteria that occurs naturally in soil called Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). Other removal methods include vacuuming the caterpillars off trees. Members of the public are ... and more »
Mother Nature Network So-called Bt Corn, which expresses the toxin produced by the organism Bacillus thuringiensis , was first marketed in 1996 to protect crops from pests like corn rootworm and corn borer. By 2000, it was clear that Monarch butterflies were being impacted ... and more »
Independent European Daily Express The transgenic seeds on the market are herbicide-resistant Roundup Ready and Bt (for the Bacillus thuringiensis gene they carry for pest resistance) versions of cotton, maize, soy and canola. While they are legally grown in Canada, the United States, ...
Patch.com “The biological control agent Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies Israelensis is an excellent and completely safe mosquito larvicide. It has no mammalian toxicity, and is safe for children, pets and most other insects. This material is commonly sold as ...
