This product "controls" Fungus Gnat larvae but Mosquito bits have a very low percentage of B.T.I. and are designed to desolve slowly in standing water to kill "Mosquito Larvae" which is why they don't need a high percentage of B.T.I. The delivery method is very different.
If you have Mosquitoes. Mosquito Bits are the VERY BEST product on the market available. Bits are designed specifically for Mosquitoes. Just Like Gnatrol could "control" Mosquitoes, they would not be very effective (despite the much higher percentage of the active ingredient) Because of the delivery method. Gnatrol dissolves fast and dissipates just as fast.
Don't use "Gnatrol" to fight Mosquito larvae.
Don't use "Mosquito Bits" to fight Fungus Gnat Larvae.
Gnatrol is designed to dissolve into water quickly with little residue and kill Fungus Gnat larvae "in soil and similar mediums including deep water culture".
This hits them in their specific life cycle at the active ingredient percentage that works best.
Mosquito Bits are designed to dissolve slowly over weeks to kill Mosquito Larvae "in water" also at the active ingredient that works best.
More information about the difference from Mosquito and Fungus Gnat Larvae:
Fungus Gnat larvae do not live in water like Mosquito Larvae.
Fungus Gnat Larvae thrive in a moist medium (Soil, Coco, Hydroponic mediums etc.)
Gnatrol is 37% B.T.I. and Mosquito Bits are 3% B.T.I.
Don't mistake the percentage of the active ingredient for value.
Gnatrol B.T.I. (Once activated) is only viable for about 3 days.
Mosquitoes bits are slowly released over a longer period of time so it does not require a high percentage of B.T.I. to be effective against Mosquito Larvae and bits can remain viable for up to 3 weeks.
Gnatrol is released immediately at a high percentage to kill and eliminate Fungus Gnat Larvae in a specific life cycle and environment. Gnatrol also dissipates quickly so applications are required every 5-7 days to wipe out the gnat larvae population. 2 applications typically take care of it but 3 applications are recommended to be 100% effective.
Bits are more effective on Mosquitos in standing water despite the low percentage of B.T.I. due to their slow release over time.
Summit Mosquito Bits are a fast acting environmentally friendly biological insecticide that will remove mosquito larvae from standing water. Decreases larvae populations within 24 hours without harming aquatic life or fish and will reside in the water surface for up to 14 days.
Mosquito Bits - Quick Kill For Mosquitoes (Specifically)
Summit Mosquito Bits, manufactured by Summit Chemical, is a granular biopesticide that can easily spread across the surface of various types of standing water to treat larvae of mosquitos and fungus gnats.
As an environmental friendly mosquito control product, it will safely treat these irritating pests once they ingest the granules without harming desired aquatic life. Conveniently, this product may also be applied to soil surfaces to quickly remove fungus gnat larvae in the same time frame as mosquito larvae control.
Summit Mosquito Bits is a organic bacterium insecticide that can provide safety by eliminating the larvae of mosquitoes that may transmit zika, West Nile Virus, and other mosquito-borne diseases.
Tools Needed
Summit Mosquito Bits may be applied with a teaspoon, tablespoon, hand spreader, or directly from the container itself since it contains a spice shaker top.
Teaspoons and tablespoons cannot be reused for eating purposes or other means.
How to Use
- Step 1: Determine how much Summit Mosquito Bits to use by calculating the square footage of the water surface or soil to be treated. To do this, measure the length and width of the treatment area in feet and multiply (length X width = square footage). For small areas of standing water, apply 1 teaspoon of Summit Mosquito Bits per 25 sq. ft. of water or 1 tablespoon of product per 75 sq. ft. of water. For larger areas of standing water, use 4 oz. of product per 1,000 sq. ft. of clean water and for polluted or greater organic content in water apply at 8 oz. of product per 1,000 sq. ft. of water surface. Mix 4 tablespoons of product per 1 gallon of water for fungus gnat larvae control in soil or growing media surface.
- Step 2: Open the Summit Mosquito Bits container with a gloved hand and load the appropriate amount of product into your hand spreader, tablespoon, or teaspoon. Stand directly above the area to be treated or near the water edge to let the water push the product further into the center of large water sites.
- Step 3: For soil applications, you will need to load the appropriate amount of Summit Mosquito Bits into a nylon stocking and let it soak for 30 minutes. Skim off the floating granules once this time has passed. Stir or shake the water then apply treated water directly to soil or growing media surface.
- Step 4: Repeat weekly for three weeks for fungus gnats. Apply every 7 days at the highest concentration for abundant mosquito larvae's and when the water has settled. Reapply every 14 days at the lowest concentration when there is low mosquito larvae's and little organic content in the water.
Where to Use
Summit Mosquito Bits may be applied to standing water around homes and residential properties such as water gardens, pools, funeral urns, old automobile tires, flower pots, saucers, roof gutters, unused cisterns, unused swimming pools, bird baths, tree holes, animal watering troughs, ditches, rain barrels, other water storage containers, bromeliads, pitcher plants that holds water, woodland pools, any stagnant water where mosquito larvae occur. Soil in growing media, house, garden, landscaped plants, and home mushroom beds.
When to Use
Summit Mosquito Bits works best when applied prior to larvae laying season or periods of heavy rainfall, typically this will be from March to August (early spring to summer).
Safety Information
Summit Mosquito Bits is safe to use around children or pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when mixing or applying this product.
Do not apply directly to treated, finished drinking water reservoirs or drinking water receptacles when water is intended for human consumption.
Special Considerations
Summit Mosquito Bits is not a long-term solution for pest populations, and may require a long-term residual such as Summit Mosquito Dunks. Apply this product after treating targeted areas with Summit Mosquito Bits.
All standard domestic shipping is free. Upgraded shipping options are available at the actual cost of the shipping service if you need the product expidited.