AGNIQUE® MMF Mosquito Larvicide and Pupacide is a newly registered
pesticide, whose mode of action is physical suffocation through
formation of a thin surface film, rather than chemical toxicity.
The active ingredient is very safe, as it is widely used in cosmetics;
and the pesticide label allows for its use in all habitats including
drinking water, recreational areas, croplands, etc. Application
of AGNIQUE® MMF is made using conventional spray techniques;
however, manpower costs for application are minimized by AGNIQUE
MMF's unique spreadability. Additionally, due to its wide spectrum
of activity (1st instar through pupae), and average
10-14 day residual, AGNIQUE MMF is easy to use and highly efficacious.
Data from 1998 field evaluations will be presented, demonstrating
AGNIQUE MMF's effectiveness over a broad range of habitats and
conditions: heavy vegetation, sewage and waste ponds, strong winds,
cold temperatures.