The Energy Efficient Street Lamps Attract Mosquitos With Human-Mimicking Scent
Alyson Wyers — January 20, 2016 — Eco
References: researchsea & springwise
Developed at the University of Malaya, the outdoor lighting combines environmentally friendly energies and also acts as mosquito traps. Using wind and solar power, the street lamps use 'human' scent to attract and capture mosquitos. This is in an effort to quell the spread of dengue fever in Malaysia.
The self-powered LED lights not only provide additional lighting in areas with less infrastructure, they also prevent the spread of disease at the same time. This is just one example of biological control system implementation in urban areas.
The smart lamp posts keep the mosquito population under control by releasing small amounts of CO2. The bugs follow the CO2 trail to the mosquito traps. Solar energy keeps the devices working off the grid and even during floods, while wind generators pull mosquitos in.
The self-powered LED lights not only provide additional lighting in areas with less infrastructure, they also prevent the spread of disease at the same time. This is just one example of biological control system implementation in urban areas.
The smart lamp posts keep the mosquito population under control by releasing small amounts of CO2. The bugs follow the CO2 trail to the mosquito traps. Solar energy keeps the devices working off the grid and even during floods, while wind generators pull mosquitos in.
Trend Themes
1. LED Mosquito Traps - Energy efficient street lamps attract mosquitos with human-mimicking scent to prevent spread of disease.
2. Biological Control Systems - Implementation of biological control system in urban areas to keep mosquito population under control.
3. Renewable Energy Street Lighting - Street lamps powered by wind and solar energy to provide additional lighting in areas with less infrastructure and prevent the spread of disease.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Lighting - Opportunity to develop energy-efficient lighting systems that serve multiple functions, such as trapping mosquitos to prevent disease transmission.
2. Smart Cities - Opportunity to implement biological control systems in urban areas to control insects and prevent disease transmission.
3. Renewable Energy - Opportunity to develop renewable energy solutions to power street lamps and other infrastructure in areas with limited access to electricity.
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