According to a large number of researchers across the world children are natural mosquito magnets, as well as the aged and the ill. The reasons for this are still a mystery, but all the same the medical fraternity does agree to this finding, because they find that the largest number of malaria cases are amongst children, followed by the others. In the process of researching varied means of driving away mosquitos, scientists researched and invented what is known as mosquito magnets. The basic principle of functioning is to attract the mosquitos and then zap them completely. Essentially, the magnets have been developed in a way that it apes the humans natural tendency of emitting carbon dioxide, heat and moisture, in addition to which there is also a synthetic mosquito attractor known as octenol. If the magnet has the perfect combination of these ingredients that is effectively attracts the mosquitos, especially the females and then engulfs it in a suffocating vacuum that causes acute dehydration killing the insect. The prime benefit of using the mosquito magnets is that they do not have any fragrance that causes breathing problems amongst human beings. One does not have to spray or apply any kind of repellant ointment. These come in the form of electric mats that simply need to be plugged in as and when needed. Off late certain companies have also created mosquito magnets in the liquid form. These bottles are plugged into the electrical devise and spreads its chemicals around the room attracting the creatures. In spite of its effectiveness, this devise cannot have the same impact on the outdoors. Though there are some battery operated ones yet, outdoor mosquito magnets are put behind, while repellant lotions and creams work better. Almost every medical practitioner recommends the use of mosquito magnets at home, especially where children and elderly citizens are concerned. This type of repellant is regarded to be human-friendly and cost-effective. |
