Short Description:

AQUABAC^®is a biological larvicide used to control mosquito larvae and black fly larve in aquatic habitats. AQUABAC is based on the naturally occurring soil bacteria, Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti). This highly effective and economical microbial insecticide can be used in nearly all aquatic habitats, to effectively and efficiently control target species in the larval stage.

Active Ingredient:

Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis

Mode of Action:

Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis is specific to mosquitoes and black flies due to the reaction in their high PH mid-gut. Bti spores contained within a crystal, known as a delta endotoxin, only activate in a highly basic digestive tract such as those specific to mosquitoes and black flies. When AQUABAC is ingested by a mosquito or black fly larvae, the Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis act as a stomach poison. The mid-gut of the mosquito or black fly larvae is broken down, eventually resulting in paralysis and death of the larvae. Bti is target specific and does not adversely affect wildlife or beneficial insects, humans or pets.

Where/When to use:

AQUABAC can be used in any habitat which supports mosquito or black fly larvae. Common appropriate mosquito habitats include, but are not limited to woodland pools, roadside ditches, tree holes, temporary pools, artificial containers, and floodplains. To target black flies, AQUABAC is applied to production areas of rivers and streams. AQUABAC must be applied when mosquito or black fly larvae are present and in a feeding life stage, the active ingredient in AQUABAC must be ingested by the larvae, no contact effects.

Formulations/Packaging:

• AQUABAC 200 G/CG 10/14 Mesh Granule is available in 40 lb bag and 1,000 lb bag.
• AQUABAC 200 G/CG 5/8 Mesh Granule is available in 40 lb bag and 1,000 lb bag.
• AQUABAC 400 G is available in 40 lb bag.
• AQUABAC Primary Powder is available in 100 lb dr.
• AQUABAC XT liquid is available in 2X2.5 gl case, 30 gl dr, and 250 gl tote.

Features/Benefits:

• Bti is a species specific microbial agent; it does not interrupt the normal functioning of other beneficial species and predator.
• Bti can be applied to almost any aquatic habitat without environmental impact concerns.
• Bti is highly effective and due to its mode of action there is little chance mosquitoes will build resistance.
• 400G has twice the potency of all other Bti formulations on the market allowing treatment of significantly more acres with less product, by air or ground.

Manufacturer:

Becker Microbial Products