- Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance; they are
becoming a serious health threat to people and pets. With just one bite,
mosquitoes can transmit West Nile Virus and other viruses that cause
encephalitis. They can also transmit heart worm disease to dogs and
cats. Pre Strike Mosquitoes Larvicide kills developing mosquitoes before
they become breeding, biting adults.
- Protect your pets and your family from
mosquitoes by sprinkling Mosquito Control granules into any areas of
standing water around your home and yard. Kills developing mosquitoes
before they become biting adults. It's important to control mosquitoes,
because they can transmit West Nile Virus to humans, along with heart
worm disease to dogs and cats
- It is easy to use; simply sprinkle the granules
in areas where mosquitoes may breed.
- One container (2.5 lbs)can be used to treat up
to 5,445 square feet and remains effective for up to 30 days.
- When used as directed,Altosid Pro-G IGR will
not adversely affect humans, animals, fish or vegetation.
- You can't prevent mosquitoes from coming into your yard. But
because the Culex species of mosquito, a common carrier of West Nile
virus in the United States, has a limited flight range, homeowners can
help reduce the population around their property simply by eliminating
or treating any stagnant water. Stagnant water can serve as a breeding
ground for mosquitoes to lay their eggs.
In response to increasing public concern, Zoecon®, a division
of Wellmark International, developed Altosid Pro-G IGR Mosquito Control product
that kills developing mosquitoes before they emerge as breeding, biting
adults by using insect growth regulator technology. Available in a
granule form, the product can be easily applied in areas where mosquitoes
may breed to provide protection.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS
Zoecon® Altosid Pro-G Insect Growth Regulator releases effective levels of ALTOSID insect growth regulator for up to 30 days after application. Applications should be continued throughout the entire season to maintain adequate control. Treated larvae continue to develop normally to the pupal stage where they die. Apply Altosid Pro-G uniformly and repeat application as necessary.
Measure and then sprinkle the appropriate amount of Altosid Pro-G evenly over the surface of the water to be treated in order to control mosquitoes before they become breeding, biting adults. Measure the surface area of the water and follow the table below for the appropriate amount of product to use. Emptying or discarding small containers that are holding water will ensure the best results. In instances where small containers cannot be emptied or discarded and for locations such as flower pots, old tires, urns, etc. use approximately 80 granules for every gallon of water.
| APPLICATION RATES |
| Amount of Product |
Treatment Area
(surface area-less than 2 ft deep of water) |
| 1 cup |
2400 sq ft |
| 1/4 cup |
600 sqft |
| 1
tbls |
150 sq ft |
| 1/2tbls |
75 sq ft |
| 1 tsp |
50 sq ft |
| 1/2 tsp |
25 sq ft |
| 1/4 tsp |
13 sq ft |
NOTE: ALTOSID insect growth regulator has no effect on mosquitoes which have reached the pupal or adult stage prior to treatment.
APPLICATION TIME Apply Altosid Pro-G at any stage of larval mosquito development. Granules may be applied prior to flooding (i.e., "pre-hatch" or "pre-flood") in areas which flood intermittently. In such areas, one application of Altosid Pro-G can prevent adult mosquito emergence from several subsequent floodings. The actual length of control depends on the duration and frequency of flooding events.
APPLICATION SITES
Non-Crop Areas: Altosid Pro-G may be applied as directed above to temporary and permanent sites which support mosquito larval development. Examples of such sites include: snow pools, salt and tidal marshes, freshwater swamps and marshes (cattail, red cedar, white maple marshes), woodland pools and meadows, dredging spoil sites, drainage areas, ditches, wastewater treatment facilities, livestock runoff lagoons, retention ponds, harvested timber stacks, swales, storm water drainage areas, sewers, catch basins, tree holes, animal watering troughs, waterholding receptacles (e.g., tires, urns, flower pots, cans, and other containers), and other natural and manmade water-holding depressions.
Crop Areas: Altosid Pro-G may be applied as directed above to temporary and permanent sites which support mosquito larval development. Examples of such sites include: irrigated croplands, pastures, rangeland, vineyards, rice fields (domestic and wild), date palm, citrus, fruit, nut orchards, berry fields and bogs.
NOTE: Application of Altosid Pro-G to sites subject to water flow or exchange will diminish the product’s effectiveness and may require higher application rates and/or more frequent applications.
Altosid Pro-G to is ideal for use in the following application areas:
- Bird baths
- Flowerpots
- Ornamental fountains
- Gutters
- Water gardens
- Rain barrels
- Pool covers
- Puddles
- Horse troughs and other animal drinking water receptacles
- Other water-holding receptacles
Mosquito Prevention Tips:
* Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water. Either eliminate or
treat any stagnant bodies of water in receptacles or containers in
your yard.
* Stagnant water can be treated with Zodiac Preventative Mosquito
Control product. These granules can be easily applied in water gardens,
ornamental fountains, roof gutters, bird baths, old tires, flower
pots, tree holes, urns, rain barrels, pool covers, abandoned swimming
pools, or any other water-holding receptacle. This product prevents
developing mosquitoes from ever reaching the breeding, biting adult
stage.
* Remove litter from your yard. Mosquitoes can lay eggs in small,
discarded items that can hold water such as cans, bottles, and wrappers.
Other tips:
· Stay indoors during dawn, dusk, and early evening when mosquitoes
are more likely to bite.
· Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants for extra protection.
· Use a repellent on skin and clothing containing DEET. Apply
repellent sparingly to exposed skin.
· Protect your dog or cat with a product made especially for
pets that repels mosquitoes. |
