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Electronic Citronella Alternatives

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

E-Coil Insect Repeller Uses Hi-Tech Features to Drive Back Bugs

— November 14, 2013 — Art & Design
Citronella sticks, candles and swirls have plenty of convenient advantages, but they do tend to bother quite a few people. The E-Coil Insect Repeller is a technological substitute -- nay, improvement -- to the incense-style solution.

Mosei Kim's concept is still quite compact and it houses a USB-compatible rechargeable battery. You can juice it up completely and take it outside for dinner on the deck, or even with you camping. It's completely harmless, so the user need not worry about being burnt. The device makes use of frequency waves and LED lights to imitate the signals given off by male mosquitoes. The E-Coil Insect Repeller has no scent, no sound, no offensive illumination and leaves no residue behind.
Trend Themes
1. Electronic Insect Repellers - The E-Coil Insect Repeller showcases the potential for electronic devices to replace traditional insect-repelling methods.
2. Usb-compatible Technology - The integration of USB-compatible rechargeable batteries in insect repellers presents an opportunity for convenience and portability.
3. Frequency Wave Technology - The use of frequency waves and LED lights to imitate mosquito signals demonstrates the potential for innovative pest control solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Recreation - The E-Coil Insect Repeller aligns with the outdoor recreation industry, providing a high-tech solution for mosquito protection during camping and outdoor activities.
2. Home Goods - Electronic insect repellers represent a disruptive innovation opportunity within the home goods industry, addressing consumers' desire for effective and hassle-free alternatives to traditional insect-repelling products.
3. Technology/electronics - The integration of USB-compatible rechargeable batteries and innovative wave frequency technology in insect repellers showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the technology/electronics industry.
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