26 Oct Can Technology Keep Mosquitoes Away | Ultrasonic Mosquito Repellent
People try everything to get rid of annoying, biting and potentially dangerous mosquitoes. One idea that is getting some buzz lately is utilizing technological advances to deter mosquitoes. Ultrasonic mosquito repellent in the form of an easy-to-download smartphone app seems to be the 21st century’s answer to safely keeping mosquitoes away. Unfortunately, it is not quite that simple. Researchers have yet to find substantial evidence to support the claims of many companies that their devices are true ultrasonic mosquito repellents. Below, we explain the most recent findings and conclusions on the effectiveness of ultrasonic mosquito repellents and whether or not you should start downloading these apps. The Theories Behind Ultrasonic Mosquito Repellent In the marketplace, companies promote their ultrasonic mosquito repellents based on different ideas of how to keep mosquitoes away. These apps and devices emit a sound that only mosquitoes can hear. With the exception of some small children, pets and...