TL;DR
A mosquito larvicide is a pesticide applied to standing water to kill mosquito larvae before they emerge as biting adults, most commonly the bacterial agent Bti sold as slow-release dunks and granules. Because Bti targets mosquito and similar fly larvae specifically, labeled products are safe for birdbaths, rain barrels, ponds with fish, and animal troughs.
What it means
A mosquito larvicide is a pesticide applied to standing water to kill mosquito larvae before they emerge as biting adults, most commonly the bacterial agent Bti sold as slow-release dunks and granules. Because Bti targets mosquito and similar fly larvae specifically, labeled products are safe for birdbaths, rain barrels, ponds with fish, and animal troughs. Pest control programs use it on unavoidable water — drains, ditches, fountains — while eliminating dumpable sources by hand.
Where it sits in the glossary
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