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China Deploys “Smart” Mosquito Traps, Capturing Millions in ⁢Fight Against Disease & Nuisance

Hangzhou, China – In a novel approach to mosquito control, the city of Hangzhou has begun deploying “smart” mosquito traps designed to mimic human breath and body warmth. ⁣The initiative, announced by Chinese diplomat Mao ning on X (formerly Twitter), aims to curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases and alleviate the persistent ⁢nuisance of mosquito bites.

these high-tech traps are proving remarkably⁢ effective, with each ‍unit capable of capturing‍ up to 30,000 mosquitoes⁢ per day. A running‌ tally, publicly displayed, tracks the mosquito “catch”⁣ across different locations, with one location already reporting ‌nearly 9,000 ​mosquitoes captured on a single day.

A Global Problem, Innovative Solutions

Mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting⁣ a host of debilitating and potentially fatal diseases, including malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, yellow fever, ⁣and West Nile virus. Globally, hundreds of millions of malaria cases are reported annually. In China, dengue ‌fever​ saw‌ nearly 20,000 reported ‍cases in 2023 alone.Beyond ​the health risks, mosquito bites are simply a ​widespread annoyance.

Hangzhou’s deployment of these smart traps builds on a growing trend of technological innovation in mosquito control.Similar traps, utilizing the same human-mimicking technology, were used in France⁣ as early as‍ 2021. This approach represents a significant shift from traditional methods like spraying insecticides.

Furthermore, this initiative ⁤follows recent developments in laser-based mosquito elimination, such as the PhotonMatrix‍ prototype, ⁢which identifies ⁤and zaps mosquitoes⁤ in real-time.

How it Works

The smart traps function by ⁤replicating the scents and warmth that attract mosquitoes to humans.This lures the insects into the device, where they are captured. The data collected – the number of mosquitoes ‍trapped at⁣ each location – provides⁣ valuable insights into mosquito population density and activity,allowing for targeted control efforts.

This latest development underscores the increasing investment in technology ‍to combat the global mosquito problem, offering a⁣ promising path towards a future with fewer bites and reduced disease transmission.

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