08/25/2026
Did you know mosquito larvae eat what’s floating in the water?
Mosquito larvae are filter feeders. They feed on tiny particles of bacteria, algae, fungi, and other organic matter suspended in the water.
When Bti, a naturally occurring soil bacterium, is added to a mosquito breeding site, mosquito larvae ingest it while feeding. The Bti produces protein toxins in the larvae’s gut damaging their digestive system preventing them from feeding and stopping them before they can develop into biting adult mosquitoes.
Of course, only treating standing water won’t adequately reduce the mosquito populations at most homes, which is why we pair larvae control with adult mosquito control methods.