Laserfiche WebLink
Mosquito Abatement Using Larvicides in the CatchBasin <br /> In certain areas of the United States, StormFilter <br /> mosquito abatement is desirable to reduce Larvicides should be used according to <br /> the incidence of vectors. manufacturer's recommendations. <br /> Two widely available products are Mosquito <br /> In BMPs with standing water, which could Dunks and Summit B.t.i. Briquets. For more <br /> provide mosquito breeding habitat, certain information, visit <br /> abatement measures can be taken. http://www.summitchemical.com/mos_ctrl/d <br /> efault.htm. <br /> 1. Periodic observation of the standing The larvicide must be in contact with the <br /> water to determine if the facility is permanent pool. The larvicide should also <br /> harboring mosquito larvae. be fastened to the CatchBasin StormFilter <br /> 2. Regular catch basin maintenance by string or wire to prevent displacement by <br /> 3. Use of larvicides containing Bacillus high flows. A magnet can be used with a <br /> thuringiensis israelensis(BTI). BTI steel catch basin. <br /> is a bacterium toxic to mosquito and For more information on mosquito <br /> black fly larvae. abatement in stormwater BMPs, refer to the <br /> In some cases, the presence of petroleum following: <br /> hydrocarbons may interrupt the mosquito http://www.ucmrp.ucdavis.edu/publications/ <br /> growth cycle. managingmosquitoesstormwater8125.pdf <br /> I <br /> I <br /> ©2006 CONTECH Stormwater Solutions Toll-free:800.548.4667 3 of 3 <br /> contechstormwater.com CatchBasin StormFilter Operation and Maintenance Guidelines <br />