This bacterium kills mosquitoes, but will not harm fish, birds or other wildlife. Mosquito Dunks will control mosquito larvae for about 30 days. Simply treating all areas of standing water with Mosquito Dunks without knowing if these areas are actually sources of the problem is a waste of time and money. Summary Mosquitoes need water to complete their life cycle. They can breed in almost any source of water.
Pesticides are only a short-term solution to nuisance mosquito problems.
Information about the biology and behavior of these particular species. Location and elimination of breeding sites, particularly artificial sites. Use of appropriate chemical controls measures, including personal protection.