Introducing AedesX Smart Gravitrap, the world’s first patented gravitrap that revolutionise how we tackle disease-transmitting mosquitoes, targeting their larvae. Using negative phototaxis, AedesX utilises this unique mode of action of light to kill Aedes mosquito larvae without any need for chemicals, biocides or pesticides. Designed specifically to attract ovipositioning, AedesX provides a conducive environment for female mosquitoes seeking to lay eggs. AedesX is battery-operated, portable and flexible for deployment anywhere strategic, and it only needs to be topped up with water as part of its ongoing maintenance.
When placed in strategic locations and in sufficient numbers, the AedesX is able to significantly reduce future mosquito populations in any given area of deployment, reducing the potential for disease transmission.
AedesX Smart Gravitrap is patently designed not only to attract gravid female mosquitoes seeking to lay eggs, but also to house electronic intelligence built seamlessly inside for negative phototaxis.
The science behind AedesX Smart Gravitrap was based on negative phototaxis studies that has been demonstrated by mosquito larvae across species, including Aedes mosquitoes.
Powered with batteries, AedesX Smart Gravitrap provides flexibility for users to deploy anywhere strategic as part of integrated mosquito management programme.
No cable, no refill, no mess – AedesX Smart Gravitrap only requires to be topped up with water as part of its ongoing maintenance until the next time you need to change your batteries.
AedesX Smart Gravitrap uses negative phototaxis and asphyxiation to continuously kill mosquito larvae so there is no need for pesticides or other chemicals.
Scientific research has shown that many insects including the Aedes mosquitoes are affected and regulated by light. It is through manipulation of wavelengths and intensities of light that researchers have developed specific lights that are highly repellent to Aedes mosquito larvae. In water, this response makes the larvae move away from the light in a process known as negative phototaxis.
AedesX Smart Gravitrap is co-developed with the best minds behind Pestroniks Innovations to add to the world’s arsenal in ongoing battle against mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases.
