Summit Responsible Solutions Mosquito Bits - Quick Kill, 30 Ounce

There are very few mosquitoes in Seattle. We don't even have screens, like most of our neighbors. If you have a lot of them you might have a source on your property or near it -- standing water where they breed. We have a sump pit in an outdoor stairway that I regularly add "Mosquito Bits" to. Find the standing water near you and do the same!

A hard freeze would help. But seriously..

I somehow have got the problem under control by a professional service but I also supplement it with this:

Summit Responsible Solutions Mosquito Bits - Quick Kill, 30 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001AUF8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rjPyFbN4GWBCM

Idk how well it works but anytime it rains I go around like a mad man pouring that in every puddle. Mosquitos love me and this is the first summer/fall I haven’t bathed in bug spray.

I got them from my local tractor supply store but they sell the same ones on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Summit-Responsible-Solutions-Mosquito-Bits/dp/B0001AUF8G

This stuff works so well for fungus gnats. Just sprinkle some in your watering can before you water and viola!

e: ....voila!

Here is a provider's description of Mosquito Bits.

You really do not want to go heavy with any treatment (pesticide, fungicide, fertilizer) unless it's absolutely necessary. Neem is not (opinion) a good choice for gnats, especially if you have an inclination to go heavy handed. Use a mosquito bit drench, only when the plant needs to be watered (no more frequently) to kill the larvae in the substrate. Use sticky traps to catch the adults. Do a few cycles of this to get all generations. Also, repotting to combat gnats only serves to stress the plant out. It's not going to stop the gnat problem.

You will never be rid of gnats forever, they are part of the 'intentionally keeping big moist pots of dirt in our homes' package. Gnats also are not worth panicking over or making rash treatment decisions. Save that feeling for spider mites :)

I can't tell you if it's going to recover from the neem, just that you should stop using it in this instance.

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I used these and I still have a TON left!

Mosquito bits. Put 2 tablespoons per gallon and use it when watering. Hands down the best thing I’ve ever tried.

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Mosquito bits. So far it’s been working for us:

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Seconding mosquito bits. These, specifically. I’d read in the plant clinic sub that you can let the bits soak in the water that you will use to water your plants. I tried that but it didn’t help much. My infestation was pretty bad so I repotted my plants into new clean pots with fresh soil and mixed the bits in with the new potting soil.

If you want to find something locally, look for "Mosquito Dunks" or "Mosquito Bits":

https://www.amazon.com/Summit-Responsible-Solutions-Mosquito-Bits/dp/B0001AUF8G

They're sold in hardware stores and big box stores in the US, but not sure where you are. If you can't find those, look up "Bacillus thuringiensis" or "Bt" to see if you can find something similar locally.

It's a bacteria found naturally in soil that kills mosquito larvae and fungus gnats larvae. You can sprinkle it on the soil or mix it in with the soil.

I mix the bits with all of the potting soil I use for my indoor plants and it works great. I haven't seen fungus gnats inside since I started doing that.

I got a rain barrel to water my calatheas and added mosquito dunks to it once a month. You can also buy mosquito bits and sprinkle them directly into the soil, or make a hot mosquito bit tea and water with them. A few weeks of this and it should kill the larvae. The adult gangs can be caught with fly paper. I lost a parlor palm to gnats back when I didn’t know what to do. I now have about 70 plants and am doing pretty well. Going to also get a carnivorous plant to feed on the strays.

These are what I use:

Garsum Sticky Trap,Fruit Fly and Gnat Trap Yellow Sticky Bug Traps for Indoor/Outdoor Use - Insect Catcher for White Flies,Mosquitos,Fungus Gnats,Flying Insects - Disposable Glue Trappers (12 pcs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZSC4CK1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_x3iOFbYX82KZ4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Summit Responsible Solutions Mosquito Bits - Quick Kill, 30 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001AUF8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_r4iOFbFCS8FFF

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Try BTI bits! They are on amazon and the first review by sue is literally the reason they put 'kills fungus gnats' on the product. Late response but in my experience fungus gnats are a long battle

Mosquito bits did wonders for me : Summit Responsible Solutions... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001AUF8G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Get this and throw some in the water. Won't hurt the plants.

https://www.amazon.com/Summit-Responsible-Solutions-Mosquito-Bits/dp/B0001AUF8G/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=mosquito+granules&qid=1592067223&sprefix=mosquito+gra&sr=8-3

Sorry! It’s another name for mosquito bits: Summit Responsible Solutions Mosquito Bits - Quick Kill, 30 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001AUF8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_I92kEbAWDH4AB

That's unfortunate. Here in the US, they're inexpensive for a large container, and it lasts a long time. Sorry friend. 😕

This is what I picked up 10 months ago; I use it in my standard watering routine for 50-60 plants. Haven't seen a fungus gnat since I started, and am only halfway through the container.

Mosquito bits will change your life if you have gnats. I mix a bit in to the soil for most of my plants and sprinkle them on top of established ones. They don't hurt the plant and they destroy fungus gnat populations. I had a really terrible infestation - you couldn't breathe in my apartment without a dumb gnat coming at your face - and they completely solved that problem. If you don't want them in the soil you can also dump some in your watering can and soak them and water with that water.

Like these. They are popular for killing mosquitos but work on gnats as well. They only kill larvae so that's why you'd also want the sticky traps.

I prefer to put the bits in something similar to a teabag so they don't go loose in the water, and let it soak for a few days and use the water on my plants. You can use them directly on plants but they end up looking yellow and gross and aren't an attractive soil additive.

Summit Responsible Solutions Mosquito Bits - Quick Kill, 30 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001AUF8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_roQcEbPFXH8MX

This stops them in their tracks

Same company. And I think its the same product, but instead of 1 or 2 large pieces, its granular in size. See here on Amazon:

It says BTi bacteria. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001AUF8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_xf50Fb7J9BRMB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

It says if inhaled call poison control, give artificial breathe all that stuff on the box, it is scary. But, nowhere on the internet it says anything about the toxicity or anyone affected by it.

I used Mosquito Bits in my rain barrels. It's Bt, says it works on fungus gnats, can just sprinkle on the soil, or in this case pile.

You can also buy pellets so you don’t have to worry about breaking up a larger dunk.

Summit Responsible Solutions Mosquito Bits

Bonus! The mosquito bits also work on fungus gnats if you have house plants. Just sprinkle a layer on top of the soil!

There are disks but I found the bits. It’s the same brand but you sprinkle the pieces on top of your plants and water when you need too

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I used Mosquito bits! The 8 ounce size is plenty. Follow the directions on the label. I don’t apply it directly to the soil (because other users have mentioned the bits get moldy after a few days). Instead, I let it soak in a 2-gallon water can for a few hours and then water the plants. The fungus gnat larvae die immediately. By killing the larvae, you disrupt the life cycle. My yellow sticky traps used to get covered with adult gnats every day. Now, I just see a few of them every few days.

I do this every other week. I also add a couple of pellets to any standing water on my balcony for reassurance.

https://www.amazon.com/Summit-Responsible-Solutions-Mosquito-Bits/dp/B0001AUF8G

I've had good results controlling the mosquitos with Mosquito Bits. It's ground up corncobs inoculated with BTI bacterium, which produces spores that produce toxins that only affect the larvae of mosquitoes, blackfly, and fungus gnat.

Basically, sprinkle them in any standing water (including puddles), and it kills the larvae. Start in early spring when they're just starting to lay their eggs, and you can cut off the year's mosquito population before it starts. And it doesn't harm bees or butterflies.

It won't get rid of all the mosquitoes. If nothing else, there's not much you can do about standing water in your neighbor's yard. But it has cut the mosquitoes in our yard down from a hellish swarm that would leave you with bites on your eyelids if you went out for 20 minutes, so a mild annoyance.

If you have houseplants they might be coming from the soil. I can’t ID them by sight but fungus gnats will lay eggs in the top of the moist soil.

Some people bottom water so the top of the soil never stays too moist.

They sell a product call mosquito bits that’s completely harmless to humans pets and plants and I soak them in the water I use to water my plants. You can also sprinkle them on top of the soil but I find that the corn kernels they use get moldy.

https://www.amazon.com/Summit-Responsible-Solutions-Mosquito-Bits/dp/B0001AUF8G

I also sprinkle the top of my plants with cinnamon because I heard that helps lol.

That'll most likely kill the plants, I would try making a "tea" from mosquito bits and water them with it. https://www.amazon.com/Summit-Responsible-Solutions-Mosquito-Bits/dp/B0001AUF8G/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QGXI85KV0YUK&dchild=1&keywords=mosquito+bits+fungus+gnats&qid=1593913693&sprefix=mosquito+bits%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-2

Natural/Biological control. They're used in backyard ponds/fountains to control mosquitos and similar pests. The organism it contains is harmless to everything except the larvae of mosquitos and fungus gnats. Put a good amount on the surface of your pots and every time you water, the beneficial organism is released into your medium. Similar to beneficial nematodes. Organic as well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001AUF8G/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_i_SP4KFbTZN9CEP

Sounds like fungus gnats. Try the mosquito bits mixed into soil. It knocked mine out.

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Lmao, that is my fault. It is "Moquito Bits" but it does not let me edit it to fix

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Here it is on Amazon

Here is the 30 oz jar on Amazon

Here is the 8 oz jar on Amazon

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I have the 8 oz jar personally because I use only in my isopod enclosures. But depending how/what you plan to use it on then you can get which one fits your need.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KRRJT5J?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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I had a bad infestation did four tbl spoons of the bits per gallon of water let it soak in water for a day. First I let the plant dry completely and then with the mix I give them a good watering. It kills the larva and the sticky paper kills the ones flying around. Worked good for me.

The main thing that's helped me the most with fungus gnats is a combination of sticky traps and watering with water that's been soaked with mosquito bits: https://www.amazon.com/Summit-Responsible-Solutions-Mosquito-Bits/dp/B0001AUF8G

The sticky traps help catch adults and mosquito bit water will help kill larvae buried in the soil.

Here is the most recommended product, here is another form of the active ingredient which is basically a lifetime supply. If these aren't available to your country I'd recommend calling a local nursery and asking where you can acquire bti, Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis

Peroxide has limited effectiveness, usually only when the infestation is light.

Last month, I discovered and successfully used “mosquito dunks” dissolved in my watering can & or “mosquito bits” sprinkled onto my soil. (Can be one of theother depending on which format you prefer ) but it comes with a lot of warning about toxicity so keep away from pets and don’t breathe it in. The brand I got is from Summit- clear plastic container and a big bright yellow and red label.

I’m not sure if it’s allowed, but the product Links below are just to show you what exactly I’m talking about. I have no affiliation and just chose these sellers at random based on having pics that marched the product I have on my shelf. I’ll edit my comment to remove if necessary!

“Dunks”: 2-Pack Summit Mosquito Dunks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYCI7E3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VXdwFbS00JBTZ

“Bits”: Summit Responsible Solutions Mosquito Bits - Quick Kill, 30 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001AUF8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DZdwFbD8S9MJN

https://www.amazon.com/NaturesGoodGuys-Beneficial-Nematodes-Triple-Blend/dp/B086683PNS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Nematode&qid=1587884622&sr=8-3

Also consider mosquito 'bits' it is bacillus thuriniensis on a carrier that you can sprinkle on top of your soil and it kills larvae and wont harm any beneficials in your soil

https://www.amazon.com/Summit-Responsible-Solutions-Mosquito-Bits/dp/B0001AUF8G

You could even do both but i would say its overkill

I like to use these BT mosquito bits: https://www.amazon.com/Summit-Responsible-Solutions-Mosquito-Bits/dp/B0001AUF8G/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=mosquito+bits&qid=1590601147&sr=8-2

Sprinkle some of the bits on top of the soil and work it in.

I went down the road of using DE and sticky traps at first. it's very time consuming and was only temporarily effective. Every new plant potentially re-introduces the threat. With the mosquito bits they're gone forever after a couple of weeks. I've had zero since I started using the bits a few months ago.

It can be really hard to find 100% fungus gnat free soil so IMO it's better to assume they all have fungus gnats. you can waste so much time trying to treat them as you see them.

We use these bacterial mosquito bits:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001AUF8G?tag=duckduckgo-ffsb-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1

Apply a little bit every 2 to 3 weeks and you are solid.

Where I am at there is a local government office that goes after people who breed mosquitos.

You could also use feeder fish. https://www.amazon.com/Live-Comet-Goldfish-Count-75-1-5/dp/B079NK66KV/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=feeder%2Bfish&qid=1589484654&sr=8-4&th=1

I bought this a few years ago, and I haven't even used half of it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001AUF8G/

Mosquito Bits and Dunks Is made from Bacillus thuringiensis which is non-toxic to humans, animals, and non-target insect species.
I want to be clear that this product is made from the subspecies israelensis which has not been found to be harmful to honeybees or other pollinators. There are a couple of Bt subspecies that are problematic, (e.g. kurstaki and aizawai) but this product doesn’t contain those.

Here is some FAQ info on Bt

> the ingredients kill the mosquito larvae

This is what kills them: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacillus_thuringiensis_israelensis

The donut-shaped dunks are great for some locations, not so great for others (i.e. too large, ending up being wasteful). I use this around my place.

https://www.amazon.com/Summit-Responsible-Solutions-Mosquito-Bits/dp/B0001AUF8G?th=1

They are probably fungus gnats. You can soak mosquito bits in water and then use the water to kill the fungus gnats.

If in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Summit-Responsible-Solutions-Mosquito-Bits/dp/B0001AUF8G

If in the EU or UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Summit-responsible-solutions-Mosquito-116-12/dp/B0001LE1VC

Thank you so much for posting this, it led me to the discovery that my problem bugs in my house are fungus gnats! This in turn led to actual solutions that I can purchase and that aren’t chemicals, and I am optimistic that this damn gnat infestation in my house can finally be eliminated. Thank you for saving me haha.

Those who have fungus gnats, here’s what I learned and what I am going to do about them (please feel free to try other methods, but if I can help, I will):

Facts: - They live and breed in the soil of your house plants - They like damp soil

What I’m doing: - Putting mosquito bits into the soil of my plants (or you can also dilute some into the water you use to water your plants) - Adding a 1/2” layer of plant sand to the top of each potted plant’s soil - Sticking one of these sticky gnat catchers into each pot I have around the house

I finally feel like I will have a solution to this war. All thanks to this post. Thank you OP! And **** you fungus gnats.