Development of Ultraviolet (UV) Light and Photocatalyst Mosquito Trap System

Abstract

The Aedes mosquito is one of the most dangerous insects to humans because of its ability to spread the dengue virus. Dengue viruses can potentially spread in tropical countries like Malaysia, where they contribute to the number of deaths of dengue patients. As a result, developing the most effective mosquito protection is critical to reducing dengue virus transmission and disease risk. Existing mosquito-eradication products and methods contain unsafe inhaled chemicals and may cause breathing problems. Furthermore, mosquito surveillance for dengue control employs sticky traps and lacks real-time data for remote monitoring. The goal is to develop an intelligent trap-monitoring system to provide real-time data for remote monitoring. To create an effective mosquito trap, an ultraviolet light and zapper circuit is combined with a mosquito attractant that emits carbon dioxide. This project also incorporates Internet of Things (IoT) technology to create an intelligent monitoring system. The findings show that the prototype effectively captured many mosquitoes and gave real-time data on the number of mosquitoes trapped. As a result, this project can aid in effectively capturing mosquitoes.