Houston-based MosquitoMax has invented an automatic larvicide dispensing device that works year-round to eliminate mosquito larva in catch basins, french drains, culverts, drainage systems and other places that hold standing water. Called the Larvanator ALD-365, the product is ideal for use in residential yard spaces as well as parks, playgrounds, golf courses, school grounds and municipal storm drain infrastructure.
Concept
The Larvanator ALD-365 fastens quickly to the underside of any catch basin cover and automatically dispenses a professional grade insect growth into the catch basin every 30 days once activated. It runs on one 9-volt battery, which is replaced once per year. The constant presence of larvicide kills mosquito larva, preventing them from becoming adult mosquitoes.
Combat mosquitoes at their source
The Larvanator was developed in response to a problem the company found when identifying the source of breeding mosquitoes. Even after aerial spraying to control adult mosquitoes, larva were clearly visible in drains that held standing water. The only solution at the time was to apply larvicide granules by hand, which is not cost-effective or long lasting.
“You can't always eliminate the water source, so you must treat it,” said Inventor Jeff White. “When you treat the source of the problem, you have a good foundation for a successful integrated mosquito management program.”
Zika virus
Just in time to help fight the Zika virus, the Larvanator is an effective tool that can be used in any catch basin or drainage system that holds water. Unlike larvicide “dunks" that can float away, the Larvanator automatically dispenses fresh granules every 30 days, continuously killing mosquito larva for up to one year.
For more information
The Larvanator ALD-365 will be sold through pest control service companies, lawn and landscaping service companies and pool service companies. For additional information, contact Jeff White at MosquitoMax at 281-579-2525 or toll free 877-523-.2525.
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