Mosquito Populations Could Be Controlled Using New Method Inspired by Buzzing Sound

The emergence of mosquitos has been associated with the spread of harmful diseases. The reduction of mosquito populations is important. As a result, researchers conducted a study using a different approach. Researchers developed a new method inspired by a buzzing sound that could help in control management.

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Mosquito control has been crucial, especially when it spreads deadly diseases, including Malaria, dengue, and many others. Many used insecticides, which could harm the environment. The Centers for Disease (CDC) emphasized controlling mosquito populations, showing the importance of local health departments and community cooperation.

Impact of mosquito

Furthermore, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) explained that mosquitos could cause skin irritation and allergic reaction. However, the agency added that dangerous diseases or viruses could be transmitted from mosquitos.

The environmental protection agency also added that animals could also suffer from mosquito transmission of diseases. The report added that animals, such as dogs, could become victims of parasites brought by mosquitos.

In the United States, EPA added that 200 different species of mosquitos are recorded.

The environment that mosquitos prefer is tires, buckets, or anything with standing water, which could be the best spot to lay eggs or repopulate.

With the health-related effects of mosquitos, control management is crucial to prevent potential outbreaks.

Furthermore, the World Health Organization (WHO) showed that 241 million malaria cases were recorded globally, which could cause life-threatening situations for patients. Meanwhile, WHO added that there were 627,000 cases of Malaria-related deaths in the same year.

WHO added that the African Region had the highest record of malaria cases. Common symptoms of Malaria include chills and health. Although Malaria is preventable and treatable, countries without developed healthcare systems could suffer more.

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The study is published in the Frontiers in Physiology. It can also be read on the Phys.org website.

Mosquito control

A study conducted by researchers from central Japan developed a new method that could contribute to controlling the mosquito population inspired by the buzzing of mosquitos.

Part of the initiative of the researchers is to develop an auditory-based birth control that could identify and target the receptors in mosquitos' ear tuning.

According to researchers, the alternative method would be helpful. The study observed how female mosquitos produce a buzzing sound when they fly. The buzzing sound could attract male mosquitos. The report explained that the male mosquitos could detect the buzzing sound, denoting a potential partner in mating.

As a result, the researchers looked for a different approach by making the mosquitos' ears out of tune. Researchers Dr. Matthew Su and Professor Azusa Kamikouchi observed how it could affect the mating behavior of mosquitos.

The new approach could help reduce the population of mosquitos. The study explained that they tried manipulating the mosquitos' serotonin levels using laser doppler vibrometry. Then, the researchers found that the male ear vibration was affected and showed a reduced response in mating.

As mosquitos can target anyone, researchers need to conduct more studies that could reduce the mosquito population.

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