Liv is Thermacell’s first connected,on-demand mosquito repellentsystem for the home.
There’s also a variety ofultrasonic wrist gadgetsto deter pesky critters.
But some experts say buyers beware.
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Mosquitoes might be tiny, but they are deadly.
Almost one million people a yeardie from mosquito-borne disease.
Mosquito-borne diseases are a growing threat.
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We need to be ready for this emerging threat."
Liv connects many repeller units to a smart hub.
Users can switch the system on and off using the hub, Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
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The Liv+ mobile app also offers control over the repellers.
you might turn them on or off from anywhere, set timers, and set up push notifications.
Thermacell says the fog is odorless and provides a 20-foot radius of protection from mosquitoes.
It’s possible to release a chemical that does not deter mosquitoes but prevents them from finding you.
“So they almost completely rely on the smell of CO2 to find you.”
Data is sent to the FarmSense cloud via wireless.
“This technology virtually eliminates the need for sticky traps and manual insect counts.”
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But one pest control pro says that old-fashioned methods work best.
“I’ve never seen anyone have good luck with this,” Behe said.
Behe said one new technology that works isIn2Care, a system of potsplaced around your yard.
Inside is water and a net that floats on that water.
Female mosquitoes will land on the net and lay eggs in the water.
Both the net and the water are treated with pesticides that disrupt the insect’s reproductive cycle.
“The control of choice for my company is treating the yard with pesticides,” Behe said.
“I use a misting machine to apply the chemical evenly, and I have excellent results.”
