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The In2Care Mosquito Trap is designed and EPA labeled for the control of Aedes aegypti and albopictus, mosquito species (day biters) that are extremely common and thrive around humans. They are also known vectors of the Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika virus and breeds typically in man-made containers. However, although not specifically labeled for other mosquito species that also use these types of breeding places, some Culex mosquitoes will also be attracted and impacted by the Trap. The dissemination/spreading effect of the larvicide, however, is specific for the Aedes mosquito.

The active ingredients in the Trap are not toxic to birds or mammals. This mean that people, pets, and birds will be unharmed. It makes use of a biological fungus that is only toxic to insects. This larvicide is approved by WHO to be used on drinking water and specifically targets mosquito larvae. In the low concentrations used, this product is practically not toxic.

The growth regulator portion of the active ingredients can be toxic to fish in high doses, but it is almost impossible to have mosquitos transfer enough product to a typical pond to harm fish such as coy. The only way such an exposure could happen is if the contents of the entire bucket were emptied into the pond. Even then, the harm to fish is remote.

As for wildlife in ponds or lakes nearby, the possible runoff from the Mosquito Trap will not cause any effect on local wildlife or flora. Toads or frogs that happen to come in contact with the Trap or enter it will also remain unharmed, as the active ingredients are not toxic against them.

It is recommended to replenish the water in the Trap together with the new refill every 4 weeks (NCTC covers this part for you when enrolled in Plus Program). The Trap is designed so that rainwater automatically fills it in the period between refills. However, during dry periods or dry areas, it might be necessary to add water every 2-3 weeks.

Once mosquitoes enter the Trap, they will die within 8-10 days. But the In2Care Mosquito Trap will take approximately 2-3 weeks for significant results to be seen, as the next generation of mosquitoes are affected. However, the delayed effect of the trap is crucial to preventing mosquito populations at a large scale.

The product is EPA approved for outdoor use only. Best results occur when the trap is placed in shaded, vegetated areas, as these places are where mosquitoes are most naturally attracted to. For instance, you may place your trap near bushes or the corner of your porch.

If you have dogs or if the affected mosquito area is in an unstable area susceptible to winds and other animals knocking it over, stability can be improved by fixating the Trap into the soil using ground pins. Weights adhered to the bottom of the trap may also be used if needed.

Yes, the In2Care mosquito trap acts as a dissemination unit. Mosquitoes will lay their eggs inside the water-filled units when sitting on the powdered gauze. They will be contaminated by the larvicide and fungus powder. They will then fly out of the Trap and spread the larvicide that sticks to their body to surrounding breeding sites when laying more eggs. The fungus will kill the mosquitoes after a few days.

While the trap does not keep the mosquito inside of it until it dies, it remains effective by using mosquito travel to its advantage. By allowing mosquitos to enter and exit the trap, the effects of biocide can be spread to a much larger area and into water reserves that would not regularly be treated with biocide or mosquito spray.

Yes, the Fungus spores used against the mosquitoes are an organic adulticide. Mosquito larvicide (Pyriproxyfen (PPF)) is not an organic larvicide. It is an EPA-registered juvenile hormone analogue; a chemical that mimics a specific natural hormone involved in the growth and transformation from larvae into adult mosquitoes. In this product PPF is used in very small amounts (0.35 grams every 4 weeks), and it requires less than 10/ppb (parts per billion) to affect the water source, making it a very “low impact” chemical. Due to the exploitation of the mosquitoes skip-oviposition behavior, where the PPF will effectively be spread only to target areas (other cryptic breeding sites) via the mosquito, no chemicals are unnecessarily spread in the environment. This makes it harmless to bees and other beneficial insects.