Tag Archives: mosquito
EPA approves ‘good guy’ mosquitoes to battle Zika
Verily’s answer to Fresno’s mosquito woes is 20 million more
ICYMI: Genetically-modified mosquitoes are coming
Alphabet is working to squash the Zika virus, too
Trapped Florida mosquitoes found to contain Zika virus
Anti-Mosquito Socks Stop Pesky Ankle Biters
Is a one-person bug tent just not enough for you? Maybe you need more protection to feel safe from all of those biting bugs. These $20 knee-length Mosquito Netting Socks will protect you from all of those nasty blood suckers.
If you grandmother wore a fashionable hazmat suit, this is what her legs would look like. They may not be much of a fashion statement, but they will protect you from mosquitoes.
Now you just need a suit made of this mesh to go with them and your whole body will be protected from bites. Good news, everyone! Hammacher Schlemmer sells mosquito-proof shirts, pants, and jackets too.
[via NoPuedoCreer via OhGizmo!]
Four people in Florida likely contracted Zika from US mosquitoes
This TV Repels Mosquitoes
Yes, this really exists. LG is now selling a television set that drives away mosquitoes with ultrasonic sound waves. Because I always like to leave every door and window open while I watch TV, letting mosquitoes inside.
In all seriousness, there is a legitimate reason for this TV’s existence. LG is marketing the TV in India, where mosquitoes are a major public health menace. The 32″ model costs about $400(USD), which is clearly not the version shown in the picture, nor do those people look like they’re from India. Still, there must be plenty of other ways that people in India are combating these insects, so I’m pretty sure this is just LG throwing ideas against the wall and seeing what sticks.
Now if we can get a TV that repels bad programming, I’d be all over that.
[via Ace of Spades HQ via Neatorama]