Chemical's

Chemical mosquito spraying is a catastrophic approach that poses severe risks to both human health and the environment.

While it may temporarily reduce mosquito numbers, its widespread use creates a toxic cycle. Contain harmful chemicals, some carcinogenic, that damage human nervous, respiratory, and skin systems. Overuse leads to MOSQUITO RESISTANCE, forcing chemical companies to create and produce even stronger, more dangerous chemicals. This vicious cycle exacerbates the problem.

Additionally, spraying harms vital pollinators like bees, birds, and fish, disrupting ecosystems and biodiversity. It also destroys food and water sources, contaminating soil and water with long-lasting damage. This unbalanced approach further destabilizes ecosystems, making the problem worse.

Ultimately, it threatens both human and ecological health, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable, non-toxic alternatives.

LONG LASTING INSECTICIDE NETS

Rethinking Mosquito Control Strategies: Addressing Limitations of Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs)- ITN (Insecticides Treated Nets).

Since the invention of the first mosquito net in 1836, efforts to combat mosquito-borne diseases have evolved significantly. Among the most widely promoted solutions in recent decades are Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) or Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs), hailed by organizations like the WHO and Global Fund as a cornerstone of mosquito control, particularly in Africa and tropical regions.

However, a closer examination reveals a series of limitations and challenges associated with LLINs that warrant reconsideration of their efficacy and suitability in addressing the persistent threat of vector-borne diseases, such as Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).

One of the primary concerns revolves around the insecticides used in LLINs, including pyrroles and pyrethroids. While deemed safe when applied according to label directions, these chemicals pose risks to human health and the environment. Pyrethroids, for instance, can cause respiratory symptoms and neurotoxic effects, potentially leading to severe outcomes in sensitive individuals or high-exposure scenarios.

Moreover, the practical application of LLINs faces obstacles. Despite their intended coverage of indoor spaces, factors such as human movements during sleep and exposure to high temperatures and humidity compromise their effectiveness. Additionally, LLINs have a limited operating lifespan of only 18 months, falling short of their purported 3-4 year durability.

Environmental concerns further underscore the shortcomings of LLINs. Expired and torn nets contribute to pollution, posing hazards to aquatic life and transforming into breeding grounds for mosquitoes rather than acting as control tools.

Compounding these challenges is the evolving resistance of mosquitoes to the chemicals used in LLINs. Studies indicate a decline in effectiveness, with current efficiency levels reported to be less than 40%, raising questions about the long-term sustainability of LLINs as a viable mosquito control strategy.

The practical realities of daily life in tropical zones exacerbate the shortcomings of LLINs. Routine activities such as indoor cooking generate vapors and grease that diminish the nets' efficacy, while the need for nighttime bathroom visits exposes individuals to mosquito bites outside the protective confines of the nets.

In light of these observations, it is evident that a reevaluation of mosquito control strategies is imperative. While LLINs have been instrumental in reducing mosquito-borne diseases, their limitations necessitate a shift towards more comprehensive and sustainable approaches.

Efforts should be directed towards the development and adoption of alternative tools and interventions that address the shortcomings of LLINs while ensuring efficacy, affordability, and environmental sustainability. This imperative is particularly pressing given the escalating burden of NTDs and the critical need for effective mosquito control measures in tropical regions.

In conclusion, while LLINs have played a significant role in mosquito control efforts, their inherent limitations underscore the urgency of embracing innovative solutions that align with the evolving challenges of vector-borne diseases. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders and prioritizing research and development, we can forge a path towards more effective and sustainable mosquito control strategies, safeguarding the health and well-being of communities worldwide.

UV LIGHT

Even UV light represents the 92% of the current global market on the attractive devices for mosquitoes ,

UV light devices don’t work on mosquitoes because mosquitoes are not attracted to ultraviolet (UV) light—unlike other insects like moths or flies.

Here’s why:

Mosquitoes use scent, not light, to find hosts:
Mosquitoes are mainly attracted to carbon dioxide (CO₂) from our breath, body heat, sweat, and certain odors from skin. UV light has little to no relevance to them when they’re seeking blood meals.
Mosquito species are active at different times:
Many disease-spreading mosquitoes, especially Aedes (like the tiger mosquito), are day-active and don’t rely on visual cues from light at night. Even night-active mosquitoes (like Anopheles, which transmits malaria) don’t hunt based on UV light.
Scientific studies confirm this:
Research has shown that UV light traps mostly catch harmless insects like moths, beetles, and non-biting flies, not the blood-feeding mosquitoes we want to target.
For example, studies published in journals like Parasites & Vectors and Journal of Medical Entomology consistently show that UV light zappers are ineffective for mosquito control.
False sense of security:
Because the devices may kill some flying insects, people believe they’re working—when in fact, mosquitoes are still present and biting nearby.

Citronella Candles

Why the number one global selling product for mosquito repellent, actually never work?

The #1 selling mosquito repellent products globally often don’t work—because of a mix of science failure, marketing success, and public misinformation.

1. People buy what’s available, not what works

Products like UV zappers, ultrasound devices, and coils dominate store shelves.

They’re cheap to make, easy to sell, and heavily marketed—especially in countries with weak consumer protection.

But they don’t solve the real problem, because they don’t target how mosquitoes actually find humans: by CO₂, body heat, and skin odors.

2. These products feel like they’re doing something

Coils release visible smoke.
UV zappers make a zap sound.
Ultrasound devices light up.
These signals trick users into thinking they work—even if mosquitoes are still biting.

3. There’s very little regulation

In many countries, mosquito repellent products aren’t required to prove effectiveness—just safety.
That means companies can sell “repellent” devices that don’t actually repel anything.

4. Real scientific solutions are harder to scale or explain

Devices or methods that actually disrupt mosquito behavior—like CO₂ traps, odor-based lures, or physical capture—are often more complex, costlier, or less known to the public.
As a result, ineffective but flashy products flood the market, and true innovation struggles to compete.

5. Massive market: billions spent on wrong solutions

The global market for mosquito repellents exceeds $10 billion/year, but a large share goes to coils, sprays, plug-ins, and devices that have little or no proven effect on actual disease-carrying mosquitoes.

Coils

Why coils never work on mosquitoes?

Even coils represent the second best selling repellent product worldwide

The global mosquito coils market has been experiencing steady growth in recent years. In 2023, estimates of the market’s value varied:

One report valued it at approximately $4.5 billion, projecting it to reach $7.1 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% over the forecast period.

the consensus indicates a positive growth trajectory for the mosquito coils market, driven by factors such as:

The increasing prevalence of mosquito-borne diseases.
Rising urbanization.
Growing consumer awareness of health hazards associated with mosquitoes.

These elements contribute to the expanding demand for mosquito coils globally.

Mosquito coils rarely work effectively for several reasons—especially when it comes to truly preventing bites or disease. Here’s why:

1. Limited range of effect

Coils release a smoke or vapor with insecticide, but it only works in a very small radius (usually 1–2 meters).
In open or semi-open spaces (like patios or rooms with airflow), the smoke dissipates quickly, making it almost useless.

2. Mosquitoes often resist the active chemicals

Most coils use pyrethroids, a type of insecticide.
But in many parts of the world, especially where mosquito-borne diseases are common, mosquitoes have developed resistance to these chemicals—so the smoke doesn’t affect them.

3. Doesn’t actually kill most mosquitoes

At best, coils might repel some mosquitoes temporarily.
But many will still stay nearby and bite as soon as the smoke weakens, or target uncovered body parts that are farther from the coil.

4. Can be harmful to humans

Studies show that burning one mosquito coil can produce as much particulate pollution as 75–100 cigarettes.
Long-term exposure may cause respiratory issues, especially for children, pregnant women, or people with asthma.

5. Creates a false sense of protection

People believe they’re protected, so they don’t take better precautions like nets or proper repellents—increasing their risk of getting bitten and infected.

Ultrasound devices

Why ultrasound devices never worked for mosquitoes?

Ultrasound devices never worked for mosquitoes because mosquitoes do not respond to ultrasound the way many people think. Here’s why:

1. Mosquitoes don’t “hear” ultrasound

Ultrasound is sound above 20 kHz (too high for humans to hear).
Mosquitoes do not have ears like mammals, and they can’t detect or react to ultrasonic frequencies.
Their sensory systems detect vibrations, CO₂, heat, and odors, not high-pitched sound waves.

2. The theory behind ultrasound devices is flawed

Some devices claim to mimic the sound of a male mosquito to repel biting females.
But:
- Only some female mosquitoes avoid males—and only for a short time after mating.
- Most mosquito species don’t react to these sounds at all.
- And importantly, they don’t hear ultrasonic frequencies anyway.

3. Scientific studies prove they don’t work

Decades of research (including WHO and peer-reviewed studies) consistently show that:
- Ultrasound has no significant effect on mosquito behavior.
- These devices do not reduce bites or mosquito presence.

Example studies:

A 2007 paper in Journal of Vector Ecology found that ultrasound devices had no repellent effect on Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
The World Health Organization has repeatedly stated that ultrasonic repellents are ineffective and should not be relied upon for mosquito control.

4. They create a false sense of safety

People using them may stop using effective measures (like nets or real repellents), putting themselves at greater risk of disease.

Wrist bands

Why Wrist bands are not efficient at all

Mosquito wristbands offer no protection at all against mosquitoes, and it’s scientifically proven. Despite claims of repelling mosquitoes, they fail to create any effective barrier. Studies and live demonstrations show that mosquitoes still land on and bite people wearing these bands. In reality, these wristbands provide a false sense of security and do nothing to protect you from mosquito bites or the diseases they carry.

The Current Mosquito Control Market: Inefficiency, Misinformation

The existing mosquito control products fall into two broad categories:

1. Repellents

2. Attractors (devices that supposedly lure and eliminate mosquitoes)

The Myth of Mosquito Repellents

It has been scientifically proven that devices using ultrasonic waves are completely ineffective against mosquitoes. Despite the existence of hundreds of mobile applications claiming to repel mosquitoes, they simply do not work.

The largest category of repellents consists of mosquito screens and bed nets, treated or untreated. While they provide temporary protection, they only work indoors or in covered areas. Given the enormous reproduction cycle of mosquitoes, people remain protected only as long as they stay inside. However, once they step outdoors, they immediately become exposed to mosquito bites, allowing the insects to continue their reproduction cycle by biting other humans or animals.

This is why repellents are not a real solution—they merely offer short-term protection without breaking the mosquito population cycle.

The global repellent market is dominated by products such as:

• Citronella candles and coils, both of which have been scientifically proven to offer zero protection. Universities have conducted video demonstrations showing that they do not deter mosquitoes.

• Wristbands, bracelets, and body patches, which also have no proven effectiveness.

• Mosquito coils and chemical vapor tablets, which are highly toxic for humans and pets, yet widely used in bedrooms every night.

The Reality of Attractor-Based Mosquito Control Devices

More than 92% of mosquito traps on the market rely solely on UV light as an attractant. However, scientific studies have proven that mosquitoes are NOT attracted to UV light.

Some users may find a few dead mosquitoes inside the collection trays of these devices, but this is rare and accidental. Instead, these traps primarily eliminate beneficial insect species, contributing to the ongoing global insect population decline—a major ecological issue caused largely by chemical mosquito control methods.

Other attractor-based devices attempt to use artificial attractants such as:

• CO₂-based traps, which require frequent and costly CO₂ tank replacements (typically every 20 days). These devices release CO₂ into the atmosphere, and their efficiency drops to zero in the presence of a human, since mosquitoes naturally prefer live hosts.

• Propane, octenol, or artificial lactic acid traps, which are expensive to buy and operate due to the need for consumables. Like CO₂ traps, their efficiency is very low or non-existent when a real human is nearby.

Humans: The Ultimate Mosquito Bait and Their Final Target for Reproduction

Mosquitoes have evolved to detect a complex combination of human-produced attractants. The human body naturally releases between 12 and 27 different chemical signals from the skin and breath, combined with thermal detection to precisely locate their targets.

However, humans are not just the best bait for mosquitoes—we are their ultimate reproductive target.

Mosquitoes do not feed on human blood for survival—their primary food source is actually nectar and plant-based sugars. The only reason female mosquitoes bite humans is to extract the necessary proteins from our blood to develop and lay their eggs. This is a biological necessity for their reproduction cycle.

Unfortunately, many people mistakenly believe that our blood is their food, when in reality, we are simply a means for them to reproduce and expand their population. This is why breaking their reproduction cycle is the only truly effective solution for mosquito control.