[Public Health] Mosquito Control Product Guide

BAYER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Bayer Environmental Science offers Suspend SC Insecticide with DeltaGard. Suspend SC provides outstanding mosquito and general pest control around residential and commercial structures, the company says. Suspend SC’s low-dose rates and broad-spectrum control makes it a good choice for pest management professionals. Suspend SC offers the benefits of deltamethrin, a single pure isomer that provides quick knockdown and excellent residual, Bayer reports. This single pure isomer quickly controls mosquitoes, other pests and reduces callbacks. When treating for mosquitoes, Suspend SC can be applied in a residual barrier treatment targeting resting areas and other dense, cool and damp areas. Residual barrier treatments with Suspend SC will reduce mosquito populations and help add value to your service. Suspend SC comes in 1-pint or 1-gallon bottles.

www.bayerprocentral.com

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BUG SLAYER

The Bug Slayer Mist Delivery System is the most innovative, cost-effective mosquito-killing machine on the market, according to the company. The product is built by licensed pest control professionals who sell, install and service these same systems every day.

The product uses standard push pin timers and quality remote controls — no digital timers.

The system is built for a wide array of pest control products with the industry’s first and only full-time patented tank agitation system, according to the company.

www.bug-slayer.com

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CLARKE MOSQUITO CONTROL

The Cougar, a cold aerosol ultra-low volume sprayer, is a powerful piece of equipment in the fight against mosquitoes and the spread of West Nile virus, Clarke Mosquito Control says. With application rates up to 18 ounces per minute and fuel capacity for up to eight hours, the Cougar is an ideal choice to get the job done. It is equipped with an eight-horsepower Briggs & Stratton OHV IC engine and electric starter. Standard features include an FMI electric lab pump with a waterproof, lockable enclosure, a built-in flusher and the high performance laminar air flow nozzle that swivels 360 degrees horizontally and 200 degrees vertically, allowing for a wide application radius. Also, the Cougar meets all label requirements for ground ULV chemicals. An optional feature is the SmartFlow system that offers an unprecedented level of accuracy and precision and can be used in tandem with radar ground speed sensors or GPS for variable flow. With one-step calibration and three pre-programmed rates, pest management professionals have the ability to adapt quickly to varying field conditions.

www.clarkemosquito.com

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COASTAL MOSQUITO CONTROL

Coastal Mosquito Control is the manufacturer of the CoastalMister automatic mosquito misting system. Installed either by a fully trained and authorized Coastal installer or through the company’s authorized dealer network of state certified and licensed pest control professionals, the CoastalMister system can be used effectively as a single defense to mosquitoes or in combination with other pest management techniques and applications to provide an integrated outdoor pest solution. Each CoastalMister system consists of a poly drum reservoir, on the top of which is mounted a pump, up to a ½ horsepower electric motor and control panel. Through natural or black nylon tubing and nickel plated brass/stainless steel precision nozzles, a fine mist of precisely measured insecticide is delivered on demand or at predetermined times and durations to create a "protection zone" defense against mosquitoes and other outdoor pests.

www.coastalmosquito.com

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CURTIS DYNA-FOG

The Anileator ULV (ultra low volume) aerosol applicator from Curtis Dyna-Fog is a lightweight, hand-held, electric insecticide sprayer designed and developed exclusively for controlling mosquitoes and other potentially dangerous flying insects. It is effective at combating West Nile virus around the home, farm, livestock and horses when used with an EPA-approved pesticide, the company says. Using the latest advances in nozzle technology, the engineers at Curtis Dyna-Fog have developed a professional quality insecticide sprayer. The major advantage of the Anileator is its unique sonic nozzle delivery system. The Anileator’s triple nozzle breaks down liquid insecticides into the most effective particle size (17 microns) for killing mosquitoes and disperses them evenly into the atmosphere. This special delivery system consequently uses smaller amounts of chemical. The professional grade model features safe and quiet electric operation. The Anileator has no propane or heat sources and sports a sealed tank that’s safe for use around animals and children. The low-maintenance sprayer comes complete with a rubberized, non-slip handle, chemical/water resistant switch cover and an adjustable tilting head for multi-angle spraying.

www.dynafog.com

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FMC

TalstarOne multi-insecticide provides excellent residual control of adult mosquitoes. TalstarOne multi-insecticide kills at least 79% of mosquitoes on treated surfaces in the laboratory for up to eight weeks, the company says. When applied as a barrier treatment in field situations, TalstarOne multi-insecticide reduces the numbers of urban mosquitoes by at least 88% for up to three weeks. TalstarOne multi-insecticide is significantly less irritating to mosquitoes than other insecticides, according to FMC. Therefore, mosquitoes that land on surfaces treated with TalstarOne multi-insecticide are more likely to rest, contract a lethal dose and die. TalstarOne multi-insecticide is user-friendly. It is easy to apply using a hand or power sprayer, it does not leave any visible residue, does not cause throat irritation and it is non-staining. TalstarOne multi-insecticide is labeled for use around buildings, perimeters, lawns and ornamentals, and can be used to treat limbs of shade trees, flower beds, shrubs, tall grass and shaded areas.

www.talstar-one.com

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IGEBA

IGEBA has developed a thermal fog generator that starts without the use of a spark plug. Less maintenance and cleaning are required for the user and technicians, the company says. The IGEBA Thermal Fog Generators and the IGEBA ULV Aerosol Generators fulfill the highest expectations of customers. Whether pest management professionals are performing vector control, plant protection or disinfection, the solution output per surface is minimized without influencing the performance of the pesticide.

www.igeba.de

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LESCO

Lesco presents a personal insect repellent specially formulated for pest management professionals, lawn care operators and their customers. New Lesco Insect Repellant contains 25% DEET, so one application provides maximum protection for up to eight hours. Lesco Insect Repellant protects against mosquitoes and the threat of West Nile virus, while also repelling biting flies, ticks and other pests.

www.lesco.com

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MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Mosquito Management Systems manufactures, distributes and services automatic mosquito misting systems that eliminate mosquitoes, spiders, wasps, fleas, ticks, mud daubers and other pest in seconds. The completely automatic misting system comes with an easy-to-use programmable timer. Pest management professionals program the times they want their system to turn on and then their customers can start enjoying the outdoors. The manufacturer is so confident in the durability and ease of use of its systems that they back it with a three-year warranty. This is the ideal in mosquito and insect control in all kinds of situations, i.e., lake homes, pool sides, yards, patios, decks, etc., according to the manufacturer.

www.mosquitomanagement.com

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SYNGENTA PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS

Demand CS insecticide from Syngenta Professional Products is the most active pyrethroid product available to pest management professionals — up to 200 times more active on flies and other public health pests than other pyrethroid materials, the company says. An advanced generation pyrethroid with a unique capsule suspension, the water-based formulation of Demand CS offers superior control for perimeter insect pests, including mosquitoes, and also has many indoor uses. Designed not only to work better, but to work longer, Demand CS is highly effective at low use rates. The active ingredient in Demand CS, lambda-cyhalothrin, provides quick knockdown and long residual activity. Demand CS can be used outdoors for perimeter applications and barrier treatments. Indoors, Demand CS can be used for both clean-outs and maintenance. The versatile labeling includes food-handling uses and reduced applicator exposure.

www.securechoiceonline.com

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UNITED SPRAY SYSTEMS

The Automist system is a permanently installed system to be installed by PCOs. It is custom designed for each property to control mosquitoes and other biting insects. The Automist system provides automatic operation to eliminate the constant irritation of biting insects, so everyone can get back to enjoying outdoor activities. A fine mist is controlled by an automatic timer that is programmed to fit customers’ lifestyles — off when they are using their back yard, on when they’re not. Nylon tubing is plumbed from the pump to the dispersal nozzles which are strategically placed under the eaves of homes and at predetermined locations in yards. According to the manufacturer, the product is safe for use around children and pets. The Automist systems uses EPA registered, water-based insecticides.

www.bugpage.com

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UNIVAR

Univar’s private label mosquito control products, Kontrol 2-2 and Kontrol 4-4, are permethrin-based products that offer superior formulations and broader labeling than competing products, according to the manufacturer. Their quick knockdown means they start working in just seconds. Insects are both knocked down and controlled for good. As an added bonus, Kontrol has proven to be effective against a wide range of mosquito species, as well as biting and non-biting midges, black flies and most Diptera. Best of all, Kontrol is easy to apply by air and ground ULV, thermal foggers and by mist barrier applications, the company says.

www.vectorbytes.com

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WELLMARK

Wellmark offers a comprehensive plan including an adulticide, Mavrik Perimeter, and a larvicide, Pre-Strike is the most effective control strategy when it comes to mosquitoes. Pre-Strike is a granular larvicide that kills mosquito larvae before they can develop into breeding, biting adults. The granules are applied to standing water, where mosquitoes breed and hatch. Pre-Strike comes in easy-to-use, 1-pound shaker bottle and provides control for up to 21 days. The active ingredient in Pre-Strike, (S)-Methoprene, is a proven insect growth regulator that has helped provide effective insect control for more than 20 years.

Pre-Strike is ideal for use around the home and garden anywhere standing water is found, including gutters, puddles, water gardens, pool covers, water troughs and other water-holding receptacles. By stopping mosquitoes at the larval stage, Pre-Strike can help protect horses and other equine species, which are especially vulnerable to West Nile virus and encephalitis diseases. To control adult mosquitoes and a variety of other insects, Mavrik Perimeter is available in a convenient Tip ’N Measure bottle. The active ingredient in Mavrik Perimeter is tau-fluvalinate. It is ideal for use on outdoor ornamental plantings, plantscapes, trees and shrubs, the company says. Plus, the dried residues do not harm honeybees.

www.wellmarkinternational.com

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