A REVOLUTIONARY TOOL TO COMBAT
ZIKA CHIKUNGUNYA AND DENGUE MOSQUITOES
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The patented In2Care® Mosquito Trap is made of durable polyethylene and provides an attractive breeding site for egg laying Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes. The Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes are responsible for the spreading of the Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika virus.
Dengue, Chikungunya and the Zika virus are rapidly spreading in tropical regions throughout the world. Their vector, the Aedes Aegypti mosquito, is difficult to control as it divides its eggs over various small hard to find breeding sites, and become resistant to chemical insecticides. The In2Care® Mosquito Trap effectively attracts and kills even resistant Aedes Aegypti vectors with novel and green ingredients that target both the larvae and the mosquito. The In2Care® Mosquito Trap is an environmentally-friendly product that only needs to be serviced every 6-8 weeks, using refill sachets with fresh actives and odour lure. The trap covers an area of about 4000ft2 and is intended to protect households and public places by reducing mosquito populations. The In2Care® Mosquito Trap provides a low-cost tool to target Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes and prevent outbreaks of Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika virus in a smart way with minimised effort throughout the year. |
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how DOES THE IN2CARE® MOSQUITO TRAP WORKS
The durable black polyethylene provides an attractive breeding site for the egg-laying Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes.
When a female enters the trap, she lands on the floater near the water surface. The gauze strip on the trap floater contains two bio-actives that she picks up upon landing.
The first is a growth regulator that not only kills mosquito larvae in the trap but is also transferred by the contaminated female, effectively killing larvae in surrounding breeding sites as well.
The second is a fungus that grows into the mosquito's body killing it from the inside within 5-10 days. This allows the mosquito enough time to transfer the larvicide but rendering the female incapable of transmitting diseases.
We recommend placing the traps in shaded, vegetated areas, where mosquitoes like to breed and no heavy rain input is expected. A solid, level underground is necessary for stable placement. Ideal locations are in corners of outdoor porches, underneath garden sinks, near shrubs, etc. The trap covers an area of about 4000ft2 .
When a female enters the trap, she lands on the floater near the water surface. The gauze strip on the trap floater contains two bio-actives that she picks up upon landing.
The first is a growth regulator that not only kills mosquito larvae in the trap but is also transferred by the contaminated female, effectively killing larvae in surrounding breeding sites as well.
The second is a fungus that grows into the mosquito's body killing it from the inside within 5-10 days. This allows the mosquito enough time to transfer the larvicide but rendering the female incapable of transmitting diseases.
We recommend placing the traps in shaded, vegetated areas, where mosquitoes like to breed and no heavy rain input is expected. A solid, level underground is necessary for stable placement. Ideal locations are in corners of outdoor porches, underneath garden sinks, near shrubs, etc. The trap covers an area of about 4000ft2 .
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This 3D animation shows the workings of the In2Care® Mosquito Trap, a novel green tool against mosquitoes that can transmit Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya virus.
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in2care® mosquito trap field trial
in collaboration with the insect vector control division of the ministry of health (January- april 2015)
In 2015 a field evaluation of the In2Care® Mosquito Trap for the control of Aedes Aegypti mosquito in Trinidad and Tobago was conducted.
Results of the Field Trial - http://carpha.org/Portals/0/docs/MEETINGS/CHIKV/S7P3-Ragoo.pdf
Results of the Field Trial - http://carpha.org/Portals/0/docs/MEETINGS/CHIKV/S7P3-Ragoo.pdf
in2care® mosquito trap - customer's testimonial
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in2care® mosquito trap frequently asked questions (faq)
How does the trap attract mosquitoes?
The design of the trap, the black colour, the water along with our special organic odor lure will attract the egg-laying females.
Where to place the trap?
We recommend placing the traps in shaded, vegetated areas, where mosquitoes like to breed and no heavy rain input is expected. A solid, level underground is necessary for stable placement. Ideal locations are in corners of outdoor porches, underneath garden sinks, near shrubs, etc. The trap covers an area of about 4000ft2.
Can I see dead mosquitoes in my trap?
You will not see dead mosquitoes in the trap. The biological fungus in the trap will kill the adult mosquito within 5-10 days allowing the mosquito to contaminate other breeding sites.
I see alot of living larvae in my trap, what does this mean?
The special larvicide in the trap kills the larvae only at the moment they pupate. Therefore they will die right before they emerge into adult mosquitoes. Seeing a lot of living larvae in the trap does not mean its not working.
Will the trap also have an effect on other mosquito species?
The trap is designed for the control of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. The trap will be attractive for other mosquito species that prefer these types of breeding sites such as the Culex mosquitoes.
How often do I need to refill the water in the trap?
It is recommended to replenish the water in the trap every six weeks together with the new refill. However in the hot periods it might be necessary to add water more often.
What effect will the In2Care® Trap have on my pets?
The active ingredients in our trap are not toxic to birds, fish or mammals.
What will happen if an contaminated adult mosquito bites me?
Contaminated female will only spread tiny amounts of larvicide which will not be toxic to humans in this low concentration. For example, in other products this larvicide has even been approved by WHO (World Health Organisation) for use in drinking water.
Why do we need a new mosquito product to fight Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika virus?
There are no drugs or vaccines available for the Dengue, Chikungunya or the Zika virus. Mosquitoes have become resistant to the chemicals that are used in vector control efforts so other tools like our trap are needed urgently.
The design of the trap, the black colour, the water along with our special organic odor lure will attract the egg-laying females.
Where to place the trap?
We recommend placing the traps in shaded, vegetated areas, where mosquitoes like to breed and no heavy rain input is expected. A solid, level underground is necessary for stable placement. Ideal locations are in corners of outdoor porches, underneath garden sinks, near shrubs, etc. The trap covers an area of about 4000ft2.
Can I see dead mosquitoes in my trap?
You will not see dead mosquitoes in the trap. The biological fungus in the trap will kill the adult mosquito within 5-10 days allowing the mosquito to contaminate other breeding sites.
I see alot of living larvae in my trap, what does this mean?
The special larvicide in the trap kills the larvae only at the moment they pupate. Therefore they will die right before they emerge into adult mosquitoes. Seeing a lot of living larvae in the trap does not mean its not working.
Will the trap also have an effect on other mosquito species?
The trap is designed for the control of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. The trap will be attractive for other mosquito species that prefer these types of breeding sites such as the Culex mosquitoes.
How often do I need to refill the water in the trap?
It is recommended to replenish the water in the trap every six weeks together with the new refill. However in the hot periods it might be necessary to add water more often.
What effect will the In2Care® Trap have on my pets?
The active ingredients in our trap are not toxic to birds, fish or mammals.
What will happen if an contaminated adult mosquito bites me?
Contaminated female will only spread tiny amounts of larvicide which will not be toxic to humans in this low concentration. For example, in other products this larvicide has even been approved by WHO (World Health Organisation) for use in drinking water.
Why do we need a new mosquito product to fight Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika virus?
There are no drugs or vaccines available for the Dengue, Chikungunya or the Zika virus. Mosquitoes have become resistant to the chemicals that are used in vector control efforts so other tools like our trap are needed urgently.
Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh, left, holds a biological mosquito trap as entomologist Rajesh Ragoo, centre, explains how it works, while Chief Medical Officer Dr Clive Tilluckdarry looks on, during a media conference at the Ministry of Health, Park Street, Port of Spain, 18th December 2015. PHOTO MARCUS GONZALES.
Refer to Front page Guardian Newspaper Saturday 19th December 2015.
(http://indepth.guardian.co.tt/news/2015-12-18/29-confirmed-swine-flu-cases-year)
Refer to Front page Guardian Newspaper Saturday 19th December 2015.
(http://indepth.guardian.co.tt/news/2015-12-18/29-confirmed-swine-flu-cases-year)
