TiO2 Mosquito Whacker

TiO2 Mosquito Trap

Background

Scientific research has found that mosquitoes find their prey using a combination of sensory cues, including heat, carbon dioxide (CO2) and moisture. Traditional mosquito traps use propane gas to create CO2 and heat to attract mosquitoes. Once consumed, the propane gas need to be replaced.
However the TiO2 Mosquito Trap uses a photocatalytic reaction between near-ultraviolet rays and a Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) coated panel to create light, heat and CO2 instead. This mimics the human body and attracts mosquitoes into the trap.

Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)

Photocatalysis is a catalytic reaction formed when TiO2 is irradiated by near ultraviolet rays from the sun or a light source. In the presence of near ultraviolet light, Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) breaks down organic matter in the form of airborne microorganisms (such as airborne bacteria, mold, viruses, fungi, smoke and household odors) into carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

Mechanism (How It Works)

Heat, CO2 and water released by the TiO2 Mosquito Trap mimics the human body so that mosquitoes are drawn it. The high speed rotating fans then draw in the mosquitoes through the capture window and against the capture net until their death from dehydration.

Air Purifier

The TiO2 Mosquito Trap doubles as an air purifier as it breaks down airborne bacteria, viruses, fungi, smoke and household odors drawn into the TiO2 coated panel in the trap. The photo catalytic reaction attacks and destroys microbes by disintegrating their DNA. The reaction also kills dust mites and mold.

Key Features