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→ Comparison between Conventional Larvicidal Oil and Aquatain AMF Mosquito Film
Mode of Action
SafePRO® Aquatain AMF Liquid Mosquito Film™ is a polydimethylsiloxane-based formulation. It adds a thin silicone film on water bodies and constitutes a physical barrier to the reproductive capabilities of mosquitoes.
The low surface tension of the silicone film prevents mosquito larvae from breathing as well as female mosquitoes from depositing their eggs on the water surface, drowning many of them in the attempt. It is a simple Physical Action which does not rely on any toxic chemicals to be effective.
Silicone film is resilient to strong wind and wave action on open water, will spread quickly and completely around aquatic vegetation and will not build up on the downwind side of a water body. It is resistant to ultraviolet degradation and remains effective for around 30 days..
Application
SafePRO® Aquatain AMF is used at the dosage of 1 mL per square meter of water surface. Repeat every month.
Efficacy
Independent trials have been conducted on the three major mosquito species –anopheles (malaria vector), aedes (dengue fever vector) and culex (West Nile virus and yellow fever vector). The main conclusions from the trials are:
- Pupae of all species die within about two hours
- Larvae of all species also die, but the process may take a few days
- Discourages females from laying eggs on the surface
- Effective for at least 30 days
Benefits of Using SafePRO® Aquatain AMF
- Non-dangerous, Non-toxic
- Not a biocidal product
- No harm to humans and environments
- No harm to soil organisms and aquatic organisms (fish, daphnia, algae)
- Degrade in the environment back to silica (quartz), carbon dioxide and water
- Do not bio-accumulate or bio-concentrate
Tests / Certifications
European Union Commission (EU) 2015/655
PDMS is not a biocidal product – pursuant to Article 3(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament
OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals Test
No. 402 Acute Dermal Toxicity
No. 403 Acute Inhalation Toxicity
No. 404 Acute Dermal Irritation & Corrosion
No. 405 Acute Eye Irritation & Corrosion
No. 425 Acute Oral Toxicity Up-and-Down Procedure
Registrations & Approvals
HKSAR AustraliaNew Zealand European Union
Malaysia Indonesia Sri Lanka Jamaica
Mexico Uganda Barbados Greece
Poland Portugal Brazil Singapore
Composition
Polydimethylsiloxane 78% w/w
Inert 22% w/w
H.K. Pesticide Registration No.: 2P336(L)
Packing
500mL
Origin
Italy