Tuhina Sahoo
Bhubaneswar, Jan 31: To combat the mosquito menace, the students from SOA University have stepped up with a promising new solution: biodegradable sticky pads and larvicides designed to reduce the harmful effects of traditional mosquito control methods.
These innovative products aim to combat the growing mosquito menace in a more sustainable and eco-friendly manner.
The key innovation lies in creating sticky mosquito traps that use attractants mimicking human body conditions.
These traps rely on adhesive gels to capture mosquitoes effectively without causing harm to other species.
By utilizing bio-insecticides, which are less harmful to the environment, the students hope to reduce the toxic footprint of traditional mosquito control methods.
The development of bio-attractants—natural compounds that attract mosquitoes to the traps. These attractants mimic the conditions that mosquitoes are naturally drawn to, such as human scents.
This not only makes the traps more effective but also ensures that the solution is both versatile and humane. Whether in urban or rural areas, these traps can be used to help control mosquito populations without putting ecosystems at risk.
Alongside the sticky traps, the students have also focused on creating surfactant-based larvicides. These larvicides are designed to target mosquito larvae in water sources and are biodegradable, meaning they won’t cause lasting harm to the environment. This two-pronged approach, using both traps and larvicides, aims to tackle the mosquito problem from multiple angles.
The students have tested and refined these new formulations to ensure their effectiveness. With ongoing research and development, the goal is to create a solution that is both highly effective in reducing mosquito populations and minimally disruptive to the environment.
This innovative approach by SOA University students represents a significant step forward in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases. By offering a safer, more eco-friendly alternative to traditional control methods, they are paving the way for a healthier and more sustainable future for all.
