• Bactimos PT sinks immediately assuring accurate application
• Bti can be applied to almost any aquatic habitat without environmental concerns
• Target specific & highly effective due to mode of action

Bactimos PT should be applied uniformly over the entire surface of the lake or pond. In large habitats where complete surface treatments are not possible, applications concentrated along the perimeter may be effective in reducing localized midge populations. Larval sampling in some habitats has indicated that significant larval populations occur within 3–4 meters of the pond perimeter in 1-meter-deep water.

Apply 22–27 lbs/acre (25–30 kg/ha) through conventional ground equipment to typical midge habitats such as man-made/natural lakes, ponds, lagoons, sewage oxidation ponds, channels, and ditches used for industrial discharge.

Use higher rates of Bactimos PT in deeper water ≥ 20 inches (0.5m). Repeat applications as needed after 2–3 weeks. Control of midges may be gradual over a period of 2 weeks.

Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis is effective to midge larvae in high doses due to their near neutral PH mid-gut. When Bactimos PT is ingested by midge larvae, the Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis act as a stomach poison. The mid-gut of the midge larvae is broken down, eventually resulting in paralysis and death of the larvae. Bti is target specific and does not adversely affect wildlife or beneficial insects, humans or pets.