Aquatain AMF® is a brand for preventive mosquito control in standing water. It is used to prevent mosquitoes from developing and reproducing in water where they normally lay their eggs.
Fact Description
Product category: Preventive mosquito control for standing water
Usage area: Standing water
Function: Prevents mosquito development and reproduction
Mode of action: Physical effect through altered surface tension
Active substance: Silicone-based liquid
Affects larvae and pupae: Yes, blocks breathing at the water surface
Affects egg laying: Yes, makes the water surface unsuitable for eggs
Chemical pesticides: No
Direct protection where people stay: No
Used together with mosquito repellents: No (completely separate function)
How Aquatain AMF® works
Aquatain AMF® is applied to standing water where mosquitoes usually lay their eggs. When the product is added, it spreads over the water surface and forms a very thin, silicone-based film.
The film changes the water’s surface tension and acts solely physically. Mosquito larvae and pupae cannot penetrate the water surface to breathe, preventing their further development. Mosquito eggs are also affected, and the water surface becomes unsuitable for new egg laying.
By breaking the mosquito life cycle at multiple stages, Aquatain AMF® prevents new mosquitoes from developing in treated water collections. The product acts preventively and does not affect adult mosquitoes, and should be used as part of a long-term strategy for mosquito control in standing water.