The Abu Dhabi Public Health Center (ADPHC) has launched a new smart mosquito trap system, introducing a high-tech and eco-friendly way to manage mosquito populations. This latest development is a big step forward in protecting public health through modern and sustainable solutions.
Instead of using harmful chemicals, the smart trap attracts mosquitoes by copying human body signals. It releases carbon dioxide and artificial scents similar to those from the human body, which draw in female mosquitoes the ones that bite and spread diseases. Once the mosquitoes are close, a small fan inside the trap pulls them in, safely capturing them without any need for sprays or insecticides.
This new system was created to deal with growing problems caused by climate change, fast-growing cities, international travel, and mosquitoes becoming resistant to chemical treatments. These issues have made it harder to control mosquito-borne diseases in recent years.
ADPHC’s smart trap offers a safer, cleaner, and more effective way to monitor and reduce mosquito populations. It helps health officials detect outbreaks early and take action before diseases like dengue or malaria can spread.
The initiative shows Abu Dhabi’s commitment to using innovation and technology to protect its people. By focusing on smarter and more natural solutions, the emirate is setting an example for how cities can improve public health while also caring for the environment.
