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Kills Mosquitoes - Mosquito Dunks® or Bits®
These are a biological safe method that kills mosquito larvae in your water garden pool, rain barrels, bird baths, or anywhere water collects for a period of time. It kills the mosquitoes that may transmit West Nile Virus, Encephalitis, Dengue Hemorhagic Fever, and Malaria. There are two forms of this biological mosquito control - Mosquito Dunks® or Mosquito Bits®.
Mosquito Dunks® are round with a hole in the center. Simply float the dunk on the surface of the water. One dunk is effective for 100 sq ft surface for a month. Tricker's has tested for other organisms in the pond and have found that Daphnia is safe.
For longer residual control use Mosquito Dunks®.
Mosquito Bits® are granulated and are simply spread over the surface of the water. This will settle in the water and be eaten by mosquito larvae. The Bits® give a quick kill within 24 hours. Sprinkle one teaspoon per 75 square feet . Apply every 7-14 day intervals.
As the Dunks® slowly dissolves, it releases a bacterium which is toxic to all species of mosquito larvae. Mosquito Bits® are a granule that contains the same active ingredient found in the Dunks®, but unlike the Dunks® the Bits® release the larvicide immediately. The active ingredient in Mosquito Dunks® is Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis which is a bacterium that is deadly to mosquito larvae and harmless to other living organisms.
Where should Mosquito Dunks® be used? Just float a biodegradable Mosquito Dunk® in water troughs, koi ponds, birdbaths, rain barrels or any place where water collects and remains for periods of time. When female mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water treated with a Mosquito Dunk®, the larvae will hatch and begin to eat the B.t.i. The B.t.i. will kill the mosquito larvae before they can grow up to become biting and disease-spreading adults.
This is approved for Organic Production and Gardening.
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America's Oldest Water Garden Specialist established in 1892
William Tricker, Inc.® is a leading grower of aquatic plants and supplier of water garden products and aquarium supplies. Our aquatic greenhouses have produced superior aquatic plants for over a century. Our customers have been receiving quality guaranteed aquatics, some free,that make Water Gardening easy and fun to do. Purchase with confidence at Tricker's.
Tricker's Has a Long and Interesting History
William Tricker (1853-1916) was an originator of commercial water lily culture in the United States. He began experimenting in the later 1800s growing and hybridizing water lilies. He improved the shape, colors and hardiness of these beautiful aquatic plants.
In the early 1890's, he hybridized magnificent water lilies gave him a reputation as a lead grower of aquatic plants. He established a water lily nursery and company. In 1892, he introduced the first William Tricker catalog. This rare 1892 William Tricker Catalog as well as other water garden historic relics are still with the company.
Many hybrid water lilies were introduced and named by these noted individuals and are still available today. Some are unique and "first of a kind" in their respective classes and can be purchased from William Tricker, Inc.®.
You can still enjoy these spectacular Water Lily hybrids and witness the beauty observed long ago when we had time to ponder nature's miracles. Volumes of information about the accomplishments and dedication of the individuals that contributed to the success of Tricker's can be written.
Tricker's introduced many new water lily hybrids as well as developing fancy fish and ornamental fish propagation, fish remedies, water pH testing, aquatic fertilizers, fish food formulations, and the manufacture of aquariums and accessories.
Tricker's is, indeed, a company to trust to send you lovely live water lilies and aquatic animals suited for your picturesque water garden.
Member of Aquatic Growers and Suppliers of Water Garden Products
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, U.S. National Park Service
Read more about William Tricker and the historic water lily nursery at this link.
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