Maximum Yield USA 2016 June | Page 40

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Mosquito Bits
Mosquito Bits , a popular biological control that kills mosquito larvae , are now approved for the control of fungus gnats in container plants , houseplants and hydroponic growing environments . To control fungus gnats , simply shake the granular Mosquito Bits onto the growing media of container-grown plants . Mosquito Bits may be used on any container-grown plants , including vegetables and herbs . The active ingredient in Mosquito Bits is Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis ( BTI ), a naturally occurring bacterium that ’ s deadly to both mosquito larvae and fungus gnat larvae , but is harmless to people , plants , animals , fish and birds . To kill mosquito larvae before they can become flying , disease-spreading adults , simply shake the granules on any standing water , such as ponds and water gardens , rain barrels and hydroponic containers . Mosquito Bits are made by Summit Responsible Solutions , the makers of the popular Mosquito Dunks product , and are available at select indoor gardening shops .
Optimum Hydroponix GigaBoost
New GigaBoost from Optimum Hydroponix delivers an iconic boost to a growing program by supplementing optimal ratios of phosphorus , potassium and magnesium combined with L-Form amino acids to rev up a plant ’ s flowering performance . GigaBoost goes beyond the basics of flowering fertilizers by adding the essential building blocks that plants need to perform their best under the stresses of the indoor growing environment . As a result , plant energy is geared toward producing bigger , heavier and more fragrant flowers and fruits . Add GigaBoost to a nutrient solution from early flowering through to a couple of weeks prior to harvest for optimal results whether growing in soil , peat , hydroponics or coco-based substrates . GigaBoost = GigaBlooms ! For more information , check out a local retailer .
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