MosquitoCon®: Mosquito Larvicide Deployment Station

A weighted water receptacle that attracts egg-laying mosquitoes, then breaks the breeding cycle with larvicide.

MosquitoCon® Product Overview

Spraying adult mosquitoes treats the symptom. MosquitoCon® goes after the source. It is a weighted, water-holding receptacle designed to look like the perfect place for a female mosquito to lay eggs, and when it is paired with an EPA-registered larvicide, the larvae are killed before they ever emerge as biting, disease-carrying adults. That lifecycle-based approach targets the container-breeding mosquitoes that matter most, led by Aedes aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito and vector for Zika, dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever, along with Aedes albopictus and Culex species that carry West Nile.

Independent testing by Snell Scientific measured a 90 percent or greater Aedes aegypti entry rate. The receptacle holds 96 ounces of water, a heavy concrete block stabilizer brings it to about 11.6 pounds so it will not tip, and it locks with the VM Universal Key®. Place it in the shaded harborage areas where mosquitoes rest, and service it monthly through the season.

Product Type and Design

Product type: Weighted water-holding mosquito receptacle

A weighted water receptacle that attracts egg-laying mosquitoes, then breaks the breeding cycle with larvicide.

Features and Benefits

Target Pests

Primary Target Pests

• Aedes aegypti
• Aedes albopictus
• Container-breeding mosquitoes

Secondary and incidental pests

• Culex species

Species detail

• Aedes aegypti (yellow fever mosquito), the primary target and vector for Zika, dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever
• Aedes albopictus (Asian tiger mosquito)
• Culex species (West Nile vector) as a secondary target
• Container-breeding mosquitoes that lay eggs in standing water

Where and How to Use

Attracts egg-laying female mosquitoes and when, paired with an EPA-registered larvicide, breaks the breeding cycle. Lifecycle-based environmentally responsible mosquito management.

Place in shaded areas of the property where mosquitoes harbor, such as under shrubs, in landscape beds, near trees, and in shaded yard corners. Add water to the fill line, with a 96 ounce capacity, then add an EPA-registered larvicide per its label. Female mosquitoes are drawn and lay eggs, and the larvicide kills the larvae before they can emerge as adults. Lock it with the VM Universal Key®. The heavy concrete block stabilizer, about 11.6 pounds total, prevents tipping over. Refresh water and replenish larvicide following the customer site mosquito management plan during mosquito season.

Indoor placement

Not designed for indoor use; outdoor application only.

Outdoor placement

• Residential yards in shaded harborage areas with vegetation
• Commercial landscapes, parks, HOA common areas, and municipal properties
• Resort, hotel, school, and medical campus grounds
• Restaurant outdoor dining, rooftop gardens, cemeteries, and golf course rough

Recommended Bait and Inserts

• EPA-registered larvicide, purchased separately
• Insect growth regulators such as pyriproxyfen or methoprene
• Biological larvicides such as Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) or spinosad

Industries and Environments

Commercial and institutional environments

• Resorts and hotels (outdoor pool, patio and amenity areas) and cruise ports
• Commercial offices, restaurants with outdoor dining, and mixed-use developments
• Cemeteries, HOA common areas, and municipal parks and recreation
• School district grounds, hospital and university campuses, and outdoor event spaces

Residential and property settings

• Single-family yards, especially shaded areas with vegetation
• Condo, townhouse, and multi-family common landscapes
• Rural properties and properties near standing water such as ponds and creeks
• Properties with persistent mosquito pressure

Service, Placement and Compliance

Geographically customizable customer site specific service options during mosquito season; self-leveling water line supports faster service

• Compliance: Always read and follow product label directions.
• Compliance: Larvicide is EPA-registered and purchased separately; follow its label.
• Compliance: Available through your pest management professional and through professional pest control distributors.

Label: Always read and follow label directions. Product use must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Compatible Accessories

• EPA-registered larvicide (purchased separately)
• VM Universal Key®

Specifications & Product Details

• Low-Profile Design: Makes it an ideal choice for various multiple settings.
• Heavy-Duty Concrete Block: The unit’s weighted construction prevents tipping over ensuring it remains securely in place throughout the year, eliminating the need for end of season service trips.
• Receptacle Holds 96oz Water: Extended use in the field, to maximize your service interval.
• The VM Universal Key®: One Key, Multiple Stations contributes to reduced per station service time.
• Distinguished By Its Durability: The product is distinguished by its durability, facilitated by a dual wall structure and a secure locking mechanism, which guarantees longevity and reliability.
• Emphasizes Efficiency And User-Friendliness: With added functionalities such as a barcode for easy inspection tracking and a universal key for accessibility, the MosquitoCon® water holding receptacle emphasizes efficiency and user-friendliness, underscoring its value as a high-quality, American-made product.

MosquitoCon® Dimensions:

• 13” x 9” x 7. 1875”
• Weight: 11.6 lbs.

MosquitoCon Product Number: V-MC-PAT