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• Target specific pests: Larvicides are designed to be effective against a specific larval stage of an insect, such as mosquito larvae.
• Often used for public health: Due to their effectiveness against mosquito larvae, larvicides are frequently used in public health programs to control mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue fever.
• Modes of action: Larvicides work by various means, including:
  • Bacterial Larvicides: Some, like Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti), produce toxins that are ingested by larvae and disrupt their digestive systems.
  • Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs): These interfere with the normal development of larvae, preventing them from maturing into adults.
  • Oils and Films: When applied to water, these create a thin layer that prevents larvae and pupae from breathing, leading to suffocation.
  • Chemical agents: Some traditional chemical insecticides can also be formulated as larvicides, acting as contact poisons or stomach poisons.
• Applications: Larvicides are typically applied to standing water bodies where insects, particularly mosquitoes, lay their eggs, including ponds, marshes, and even water tanks.
• Environmental impact: While some larvicides, especially those based on biological agents like Bti, are considered more environmentally friendly and biodegradable, according to Legend Agro India, others may still have potential impacts on non-target organisms and the environment, notes the CDC.