Our house is a small urban jungle with many plants, and if you enjoy indoor gardening as we do, you may also have encountered infestations of unwelcome pests. These pests can enter your home through open windows or come with newly acquired plants. Removing them completely is a tedious and tenacious task. However, dangerous insecticides, which often contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals and other harmful agents, should be avoided as they can harm your family and pets. So, how do you remove pests safely?

Now, let us share our experience with a product called Mosquito Bits. We have been using it for over 4 months. And we are happy to report to you that it has worked incredibly well. Mosquito Bits are granules containing Bacillus Thuringiensis Israelensis (Bti), a naturally occurring bacterium toxic to mosquito and fungus gnat larvae. When applied to standing water or soil, larvae ingest the bacteria, which disrupts their digestive systems and kills them.

Here is something we were taken aback though. When we first purchased the product, we were concerned about the warning label. The package label was very contradicting; it says safe and not safe. hmmmm... So to clarify, we contacted the corporate office, and they explained that the warning is mandated by the EPA for any insect-killing product. Ok, that is a relief. Despite the warning, Mosquito Bits are safe for humans, pets, plants, and fish. We also checked the EPA website and this is what it says.

"2. Does Bti pose health risks to humans?

No. Bti has no toxicity to people and is approved for use for pest control in organic farming operations. It has been well tested by many studies on acute toxicity and pathogenicity (ability to cause disease) for Bacillus thuringiensis including studies specifically on Bti. Based on these studies, EPA has concluded that Bti does not pose a risk to humans."

The label on the Mosquito Bits package says it can be used in bird baths, rain barrels, animal watering troughs, ponds, flower pots, and saucers. Choose Mosquito Bits for a safer, more responsible way to protect your home and garden.

Sources:

www.epa.gov

Bti is used to control mosquito larva. View questions and answers on Bti and its regulation.

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