Sounds for repelling mosquitoes

Nature endowed the bloodsuckers with a powerful sense of smell, which allows you to feel the victim even for several kilometers. It is this feature that in most cases is used for mosquito control. Also, these insects have keen hearing and the ability to pick up certain sound frequencies. This fact also allowed the development of special remedies for bloodsuckers. A sound that repels mosquitoes must be found in a certain range so that it can recognize it.

Features of the influence of sound

Mosquitoes are representatives of a large family and their number totals a huge number. Each species has not only external features, but also internal ones. That is why various mosquitoes have a different degree of perception of sounds. This explains the fact that for some, ultrasound at 6 kHz is already deadly, and for others it will not even cause slight discomfort.

There are various opinions regarding the effectiveness of repelling bloodsuckers with ultrasound. Manufacturers claim that the method works flawlessly and offer all new developments of special devices, and scientists are trying to find a reasonable explanation for this. As a result, millions of residents buy various repellers and use them to protect against bloodsuckers.

The main advantages of ultrasonic control:

1. Safe for humans. Repellers do not have to be applied to the body, smear the skin, process clothes. As a result, the risk of developing allergic reactions and other serious consequences is excluded.
2. Reusability. Special repellers work on mains or batteries, so they will work for a very long time. After that, simply replace the battery and continue operating the device.
3. Wide range of. Online stores and retail outlets offer a huge variety of ultrasonic repellers. They can have various dimensions, design and functionality, which makes it possible to choose the device according to your own taste.

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Also possible make a mosquito repeller do it yourself. This will require a minimum of skills, a user manual and a small supply of materials that can be found in the house or will cost a penny.

Among the shortcomings are noted:

1. High price. Ultrasonic Mosquito Repellers are more expensive than the usual cream or spray.
2. Doubtful effectiveness. There is no unequivocal opinion regarding the effectiveness of this method of protection. Scientists failed to 100% confirm this fact. Also, the degree of effectiveness depends on the ability to choose the right frequency.

Ultrasonic devices are also on sale, which have several programs of work and are able to scare away not only insects, but also small rodents.

Types of repellers

A device that will make a sound against mosquitoes may have such variations:

1. For use at home. These are small boxes that need to be plugged into an outlet.
2. For use in nature. The repellers will emit ultrasound while running on batteries.
3. Portable. Devices in the form of bracelets, key rings and other small accessories that are easy to always carry.

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A wide range will allow you to use the sound of mosquitoes at home, outdoors and during travel.

What sounds will scare away mosquitoes

To determine what frequency sound is needed to repel mosquitoes, a lot of research has been done. But all of them not only failed to identify the necessary values, but also called into question all the arguments that ultrasound can help in the fight against insects. The minimum value is 4 kHz, but even it cannot be applied equally to different representatives of the fauna.

Employees of one radio station also suggested using ultrasound from mosquitoes. In addition to the musical composition, they included ultrasound. Hearing aids of most adults cannot catch it, but the bloodsuckers should have stayed away. Music from mosquitoes was supposed to give residents the opportunity to relax in nature or do gardening without annoying midges.

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The world-famous home appliance company, LG, has released a series of air conditioners that include a device to repel mosquitoes using ultrasound.

The opinion that mosquitoes are afraid of ultrasound has often been used for mercenary purposes by many entrepreneurs. Some suggested that mobile phone users download a special ringtone, the range of which was to scare away bloodsuckers.

Some developers have suggested purchasing devices that mimic the sounds of dragonflies. These insects are one of the worst enemies of bloodsuckers. Dragonfly can eat an almost unlimited number of mosquitoes, and therefore they will try to avoid meeting with her. But it is scientifically proven that the sound of dragonfly wings is in the range of 20-170 Hz, which is much lower than the device offers.

The development of Soviet scientists was particularly popular. This is a special multivibrator equipped with a frequency selection function. Thus, users could set a killing sound for mosquitoes depending on the region of residence.

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Mosquitoes have many natural enemies, and some developers have decided to use frogs croaking to recreate a frightening sound.

Thus, scientists could not find one hundred percent confirmation that buzzing, barking, croaking or any other sound at any frequency can help fight mosquitoes. It turned out to be even more difficult to find the very range of necessary sound vibrations. Therefore, it is better to use proven and effective mosquito repellent.