
How does the In2Care Mosquito Trap work?
The In2Care Mosquito Station lures and contaminates Aedes mosquitoes with a special slow-killing larvicide and lets them spread this to other breeding sites (which are often hard to find and treat) so that mosquito larvae are not only killed inside the trap but also in its vicinity. This is combined with a biological adulticide that kills the contaminated mosquito after a few days to prevent her from transmitting any viruses like Dengue or Zika virus. In this way, the product kills the mosquitoes and their offspring, so that populations are reduced and disease transmission risks are lowered significantly.
How does the In2Care mosquito trap compare to traditional mosquito misting & fogging methods?
The majority of mosquito control methods utilize the same chemicals - Pyrethrins which are a derivative of the Chrysanthemum plant, or a synthetic version called Pyrethroids. Although these substances are derived from a common plant, they are toxic to all insects, humans, and pets if you come in contact with them, especially over extended periods as in misting systems.
The primary difference between the In2Care mosquito stations and misting and fogging methods is the manner of distribution.
Fogging and misting systems spray the toxins on nearby plants, killing beneficial insects, as well as on your patio and furniture, which your family will repeatedly come in contact with it.
The In2Care mosquito station keeps the toxins contained in the bucket and instead lures the mosquito to the station to be contaminated and eventually killed.
☠️ Misting requires the application of toxic substances multiple times per day.
☠️ Washes away with rain water, contaminating local waterways & is extremely toxic to fish.
☠️ Deadly to all insects it comes in contact with including beneficial insects such as bees & butterflies.
☠️ Known to be harmful to humans & pets when exposure is extended as in misting systems.
Misting & Fogging Methods
🌿 Provides ongoing protection with monthly servicing.
🌿 Does not wash into local waterways because it’s contained within the station.
🌿 Does not affect beneficial insects such as bees, and butterflies because they are not likely to enter the station.
🌿 Known to be safe for humans, birds, bats, frogs, & pets.
In2Care Method
The safest choice for your family, clients, guests, pets & wildlife is clear: EcoMosquito’s In2Care Stations
Our Services Include
Initial inspection of the property to
estimate the number of mosquito stations needed
determine optimal station locations
Second visit to
deploy stations
identify mosquito breeding sites and eliminate them if possible
educate clients on additional eco-friendly actions that can be taken to combat the effects of mosquitoes
Subsequent monthly visits to
clean station & replenish contents
analyze station effectiveness & make further recommendations if necessary
Frequently Asked Questions:
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In2Care® Mosquito Trap will take approximately 3 weeks for results to be seen, as the next generation of mosquitoes are affected.
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We recommend placing approximately 1 In2Care Traps per 400m2 at shaded vegetated sites where mosquitoes are likely to breed. Open sunlit surface areas can be excluded from the calculation. A typical yard generally requires 2-3 Traps.
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It is recommended to replenish the water in the station together with the new refill, every 4 to 6 weeks. However, during dry periods it might be necessary to add water more often. This can be done without removing the lid, by pouring water on top of the station. We recommend to top up to at least 1 liter of water as a minimum amount.
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Besides the delayed effect of the In2Care trap, there may be mosquitoes that fly into the In2Care control zone from other areas. This is especially true of Aedes mosquitoes, which can travel over 200 yards to find a blood meal and breeding place. Therefore you will see improved results if neighboring properties also deploy In2Care Mosquito Traps.
If mosquitoes from neighboring properties enter the trap, they will die within 8-10 days and will also spread the growth regulator. -
The larvicide in the water of the station works in very low concentrations, less than 0.001 milligram per liter water. The amount of larvicide added to the station water is sufficient to kill all larvae in the station, even with a lot of rain. We also recommend placing the stations in shaded, vegetated areas, where mosquitoes like to breed and no heavy rain input is expected.
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Yes, this product is recommended for continuous year-round control and can be used to prevent build-up of Aedes mosquito populations.
Mosquito larvae can survive in extremely small volumes of water, for example inside a discarded bottle cap, and even in certain plants like bromeliads. These reservoirs can be filled even in dry season, during activities such as irrigating plants, and washing of vehicles.
Aedes prefer to breed in the same breeding sites and only a few transported PPF particles will kill 100% of larvae, so we can ensure effective larval control in the Trap vicinity also when there are only a few adult mosquitoes remaining.
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The active ingredients in our station are not toxic to birds or mammals. We make use of a biological fungus that is only toxic to insects. The larvicide deployed in the trap specifically targets mosquito larvae and is not toxic to higher organisms in this low concentration. For example, in other products this larvicide has even been approved by WHO for use in drinking water. Contaminated females will only spread tiny amounts of larvicide (a few micrograms) to other artificial small water bodies, which limits any risk for other aquatic organisms and fish.
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The active ingredients in our Trap are not toxic to birds or mammals. We make use of a biological fungus that is only toxic to insects.
The container itself is attractive to mosquitos not beneficial insects.
There is no effect on frogs or toads that jump into the trap, as the actives are not toxic against them.
This larvicide is approved by WHO to be used on drinking water and specifically targets mosquito larvae. In the low concentrations used, this product is practically not toxic. -
There is no effect on frogs or toads that jump into the trap, as the actives are not toxic against them. We have experienced before that frogs that jumped into the trap wetted the gauze on the floater while trying to jump out (and thereby bumping it against the floater). There is no easy solution to prevent frogs from entering the traps unfortunately. We have designed the opening between the trap lid and container such that we get optimal mosquito entry. If we make this space smaller or add material that can block frogs etc, we will also limit how many mosquitoes will get attracted and enter the trap.
Proven Efficacy
Station efficacy has been scientifically validated in the lab and published in a peer-reviewed academic journal
Field validations were carried out by the IVCD of the Trinidad Ministry of Health
A large-scale trial was conducted by the MRCU on the Cayman Islands
Field efficacy validations for EPA-registration were conducted by the Manatee County Mosquito Abatement District in Florida and have been published in a scientific journal
Scientific Studies
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In2Care Lab Results
Publication in Parasites and Vectors of the first laboratory results of the In2Care Station
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EPA Field Trial Results
Publication in JAMCA of the EPA field efficacy study performed by Manatee County
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Florida Field Trial
Publication in JAMCA of a field trial comparing In2Care with IVM in Florida.
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USA Field Trial Results
Publication in JAMCA of the WVMVCD showing efficacy on Aedes and Culex mosquitoes