[pct-l] High Tech Solution to the Mosquito Problem

[David Ellzey]

As much as we all HATE the mossies, the males are in fact a primary pollinator for the high country. Devices that are in the works to combat malaria, including the portable ones like the tiny flashlight that blinds them, are going to make a huge dent in the population of species that are vectors for malaria. But I hope they do not become available to the general public who would use it in areas that have limited types of pollinators, albeit a crapload of mossies.

BigToe

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From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Austin Williams
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 2:54 PM
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Subject: [pct-l] High Tech Solution to the Mosquito Problem

Costs about $50:

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/12/using-lasers-to-zap-mosquitoes/?hp

I wonder if it's portable?

-- 
Austin Williams
PlanYourHike.com

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