3 ms·

How much would it cost to build this? * An electrified mosquito net. * With guard rubber net large enough to let mosquitoes through to the execution chamber b

How much would it cost to build this? * An electrified mosquito net. * With guard rubber net large enough to let mosquitoes through to the execution chamber but small enough to prevent accidental self electrocution. * battery/inverter source to allow all night protection. SHAPE 1. Box the bed completely 2. Or a single board large enough to increase the likelihood of mosquitoes running into it themselves.)

searine 8y ago
>How much would it cost to build this? It's not just cost, but also logistics, education, and adoption. In the region where bed-nets are important, you don't usually have electricity, easy access, or deep understanding of anti-malarial techniques. Just getting bed-nets shipped there and getting people to use them consistently is a struggle. These regions are hot, and bed-nets are stifling. Sometimes a good nights sleep is preferable. The cheapest and easiest solution is usually education. Stuff like "don't sleep in the same room as your livestock" can change the risks for getting malaria. In general, it is unfair to approach this problem with a high-tech first world solution because those at risk do not have access to the all the things needed to maintain that solution indefinitely. Yes we can alway provide medical aid, but eradication starts by reducing the overall burden of malaria through educating how to reduce risk of bites in the first place.
- vezycash 8y ago
  Should first world countries stop using electric cars because poorer countries don't have stable electricity? Those who can have stable electricity and can afford this solution are currently left with subpar solutions. Mosquitoes are increasingly becoming resistant to insecticide - let's not forget some insecticides' ingredients can be carcinogenic. Their effect don't last through the night. And require leaving the room for a few hours after spray. Electric swatters or mosquito bats are a joke. You can't swat a bug in your sleep. If new mosquitoes can enter the room after the sweep, it's a futile exercise. Let's not even talk about those repellents - chemical and electric. In my experience, they don't work. BTW, an electrified mosquito net is not a high tech solution. Just a marsh of two existing solutions - mosquito nets and electric swatters. The bait is the human in the cage. So it's guaranteed to work. I hope there's some else can answer my original question.
  - wild_preference 8y ago
    It amazes me how rare window/door screens are across latin/south america, and I’m sure other parts of the world that need them the most. I live in Mexico where people will have a mosquito racket in every room, holding one in their hand while they watch TV, yet keep their windows and doors open for air (and mosquito) circulation. Even in Guadalajara. The first thing I do when I move somewhere is buy some cheap screen-window kits.
Aardwolf 8y ago
Personally I'd be more interested in a mosquito laser: * infrared high resolution camera with image recognition for mosquito as well as human eyes to avoid * microphone that can detect the characteristic mosquito flying sound * laser powerful enough to damage mosquito wings using microphone to detect general direction and camera to aim exactly at wings * bonus: add something to attract mosquitoes towards it to bring them to closer range Install in bedroom for a peaceful night. Or an outdoor version to protect an entire village.
- fredley 8y ago
  There are people working on this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquito_laser https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquito_laser Although nothing much seems to have happened in reality: https://www.fastcompany.com/3059127/what-happened-to-the-mosquito-zapping-laser-that-was-going-to-stop-malaria https://www.fastcompany.com/3059127/what-happened-to-the-mos...
- vezycash 8y ago
  I reckon this electrified net should be cheaper than a laser solution. It shouldn't be difficult to come up with a portable / modular design that allows for camping or outdoor work.

searine 8y ago

>How much would it cost to build this? It's not just cost, but also logistics, education, and adoption. In the region where bed-nets are important, you don't usually have electricity, easy access, or deep understanding of anti-malarial techniques. Just getting bed-nets shipped there and getting people to use them consistently is a struggle. These regions are hot, and bed-nets are stifling. Sometimes a good nights sleep is preferable. The cheapest and easiest solution is usually education. Stuff like "don't sleep in the same room as your livestock" can change the risks for getting malaria. In general, it is unfair to approach this problem with a high-tech first world solution because those at risk do not have access to the all the things needed to maintain that solution indefinitely. Yes we can alway provide medical aid, but eradication starts by reducing the overall burden of malaria through educating how to reduce risk of bites in the first place.

vezycash 8y ago
Should first world countries stop using electric cars because poorer countries don't have stable electricity? Those who can have stable electricity and can afford this solution are currently left with subpar solutions. Mosquitoes are increasingly becoming resistant to insecticide - let's not forget some insecticides' ingredients can be carcinogenic. Their effect don't last through the night. And require leaving the room for a few hours after spray. Electric swatters or mosquito bats are a joke. You can't swat a bug in your sleep. If new mosquitoes can enter the room after the sweep, it's a futile exercise. Let's not even talk about those repellents - chemical and electric. In my experience, they don't work. BTW, an electrified mosquito net is not a high tech solution. Just a marsh of two existing solutions - mosquito nets and electric swatters. The bait is the human in the cage. So it's guaranteed to work. I hope there's some else can answer my original question.
- wild_preference 8y ago
  It amazes me how rare window/door screens are across latin/south america, and I’m sure other parts of the world that need them the most. I live in Mexico where people will have a mosquito racket in every room, holding one in their hand while they watch TV, yet keep their windows and doors open for air (and mosquito) circulation. Even in Guadalajara. The first thing I do when I move somewhere is buy some cheap screen-window kits.

Aardwolf 8y ago

Personally I'd be more interested in a mosquito laser: * infrared high resolution camera with image recognition for mosquito as well as human eyes to avoid * microphone that can detect the characteristic mosquito flying sound * laser powerful enough to damage mosquito wings using microphone to detect general direction and camera to aim exactly at wings * bonus: add something to attract mosquitoes towards it to bring them to closer range Install in bedroom for a peaceful night. Or an outdoor version to protect an entire village.

fredley 8y ago
There are people working on this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquito_laser https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquito_laser Although nothing much seems to have happened in reality: https://www.fastcompany.com/3059127/what-happened-to-the-mosquito-zapping-laser-that-was-going-to-stop-malaria https://www.fastcompany.com/3059127/what-happened-to-the-mos...
vezycash 8y ago
I reckon this electrified net should be cheaper than a laser solution. It shouldn't be difficult to come up with a portable / modular design that allows for camping or outdoor work.