It spreads across the surface of standing water - even large water bodies – and forms a very thin film. As silicones have a very low surface tension, the film prevents pupae and larvae from attaching themselves at the surface while attempting to breathe, thereby causing them to drown.
The product has a purely physical action and does not contain any toxic chemicals. Unlike bed nets and chemical spraying, which are aimed at adult mosquitoes, Aquatain AMF is aimed at the mosquito breeding stages and is therefore complementary to these methods.
Its strong spreading action ensures that it will move around vegetation and other obstacles on the surface, and it is highly resistant to wind or wave action. It is also unaffected by rain falling on the surface.
Extensive trials around the world have shown that Aquatain AMF is effective on the surface for up to 4 weeks.
Aquatain AMF also has advantages over chemical and biological larvicides:
In addition, as Aquatain AMF has a physical action rather than a chemical action, mosquitoes cannot develop a resistance to it. This is a very important advantage, as there is emerging evidence that commonly used mosquito control measures are becoming ineffective.
It spreads across the surface of standing water - even large water bodies – and forms a very thin film. As silicones have a very low surface tension, the film prevents pupae and larvae from attaching themselves at the surface while attempting to breathe, thereby causing them to drown.
The product has a purely physical action and does not contain any toxic chemicals. Unlike bed nets and chemical spraying, which are aimed at adult mosquitoes, Aquatain AMF is aimed at the mosquito breeding stages and is therefore complementary to these methods.
Its strong spreading action ensures that it will move around vegetation and other obstacles on the surface, and it is highly resistant to wind or wave action. It is also unaffected by rain falling on the surface.
Extensive trials around the world have shown that Aquatain AMF is effective on the surface for up to 4 weeks.
Aquatain AMF also has advantages over chemical and biological larvicides:
In addition, as Aquatain AMF has a physical action rather than a chemical action, mosquitoes cannot develop a resistance to it. This is a very important advantage, as there is emerging evidence that commonly used mosquito control measures are becoming ineffective.