A box that uses human scent to trap and kill mosquitoes at night promises malaria protection for people working and relaxing outdoors.
The Mosquito Landing Box emits a smell that attracts Anopheles mosquitoes, which can transmit malaria. Once inside the box, the insects are infected with deadly fungi or covered in insecticide, or electrocuted if the box is hooked up to solar panels and a battery. The device was developed by researchers at the Ifakara Health Institute in Tanzania.
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