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Pesticides used for larval control
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Bti - larval black flies and mosquitoes
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.
Methoprene - larval mosquitoes
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.
Pesticides used for adult control
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Pyrethroids - Permethrin, Resmethrin and Sumithrin
Pyrethroid products such as Permethrin, Resmethrin and Sumithrin 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.
MMCD Hotline
"); document.write("Adulticide Hotline is on line from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The hotline is updated around 4 p.m. each day during the summer to let people know where and when adult mosquito control treatments are scheduled. Phone 651-643-8383
Non-target Impact Studies (Larvicides)