The MDA uses Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki (Btk) formulated in the product Foray or the mating disruption product SPLAT GM-O. Btk is used in areas that have many male moths captured and where egg masses are found. SPLAT GM-O is used in area where low populations of spongy moth were detected.
The MDA uses Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki (Btk) formulated in the product Foray or the mating disruption product SPLAT GM-O. Btk is used in areas that have many male moths captured and where egg masses are found. SPLAT GM-O is used in area where low populations of spongy moth were detected.
Mating disruption uses pheromone-based products to confuse adult moths and prevent them from reproducing. Mating disruption floods the area with the scent of the female moth and confuses male spongy moths so they cannot find females. They die without reproducing. The product does not actually kill moths.
Mating disruption uses pheromone-based products to confuse adult moths and prevent them from reproducing. Mating disruption floods the area with the scent of the female moth and confuses male spongy moths so they cannot find females. They die without reproducing. The product does not actually kill moths.
Pheromones are non-toxic compounds that insects use to communicate. The female spongy moth does not fly and must attract the male moths with pheromones.
Pheromones are non-toxic compounds that insects use to communicate. The female spongy moth does not fly and must attract the male moths with pheromones.
SPLAT GM-O is an certified organic, non-toxic, biodegradable product for the control of spongy moth. It is made of food grade materials and has the consistency of hand cream. SPLAT GM-O uses pheromone to disrupt spongy moth mating habits without impacting other insects, mammals, or the surrounding environment.
SPLAT GM-O is an certified organic, non-toxic, biodegradable product for the control of spongy moth. It is made of food grade materials and has the consistency of hand cream. SPLAT GM-O uses pheromone to disrupt spongy moth mating habits without impacting other insects, mammals, or the surrounding environment.
