Laser for control of mosquitos, weeds and pests

Re:Laser for control of mosquitos, weeds and pests by enra on Friday October 08, 2021 @11:05AM (#28800134)

I think Thermacell is ok to keep mosquitos away but it don't think it really kills them, at least in masses. You can't really have it running for 24/7 because the pad that contains the poison/repellent that it diffuses will run out in 4-12 hours.

Also there are some comments on that the poison they use is really harmful for marine life, so you shouldn't use it near water. Also personally not sure I like to have poison diffuser next me all time.

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Re:Laser for control of mosquitos, weeds and pests by gingerlime on Friday October 08, 2021 @01:51PM (#28802045)

Thank you. Yeah, I realize it has a different purpose, but I guess I'm more concerned about not getting bitten than about killing mosquitos en masse :)

The point about harmful poison is very valid though. Definitely good to know and to avoid extended use. I'm less keen on buying it now, even though the protection from bites sounds promising.

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