Re: Mosquito control

Robert Kluson (kluson@chuma.cas.usf.edu)
Wed, 1 Mar 1995 14:22:14 -0500 (EST)

Rod, recently I field tested in FL wetlands a personal, sound-based gadget
for repelling mosquitos from Real Goods, 966 Massoni St., Ukiah, CA, (800)
762-7325. I must admit that it did not give absolute control but I was
not bothered by them as much as my colleagues. But then again I
might be one of those other types?! Actually such technology probably
could accomplish much more if it was more species-based designed. Maybe
you have the capacity to do so. Good luck!

On Tue, 28 Feb 1995, Rod McDonald wrote:

> Has anyone heard of a way to reduce the number of mosquitos in
> domestic gardens or bush-surrounded homes? We have eliminated
> ponded water, but these mossies don't seem to need it. Some plants
> are supposed to repel mosquitos, but apparently only when rubbed on
> the skin, which is not what is needed.
>
> Folklore has it that some people are much more attractive to
> mosquitos than others. This suggests opportunities for a scent
> attractant leading to some form of trap.
>
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> Engineer/scientist
> Horticulture and Food Research Institute,
> Hamilton, New Zealand
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