Why Maximizing Ventilation and Airflow Minimizes Mosquitoes Indoors
- May 07, 2024
- 1 min, 39 secs read
Common wisdom suggests that keeping our windows and doors closed prevents mosquitoes from entering our homes, giving us a much needed respite from their Bzzz. Yet no matter how much attention we pay, these persistent creatures always find a way into our living spaces, demanding a closer look at their ways to combat their ongoing presence indoors.
Unlike what common wisdom might tell you:
- Lack of or limited ventilation creates the perfect environment for mosquitoes to breed. As humid air gets trapped, it leads to increased humidity – something which mosquitoes love.
- Consistent airflow interferes with the cues mosquitoes rely on, such as heat, moisture, and carbon dioxide. This disruption impedes their ability to locate resting spots or sources of blood, hampering their movement indoors.
- In closed-off rooms, basements, or poorly ventilated bathrooms, adequate ventilation disrupts stagnant air pockets. Regularly ventilating these spaces through methods like window openings, exhaust fans, or air purifiers helps deter mosquitoes from finding conducive conditions for settlement and breeding indoors.
All that said, ventilating indoor spaces might allow new mosquitoes to enter, especially in areas or seasons with high mosquito activity. In such cases, you may think that leaving windows open may not be a feasible or recommended option.
So, what’s the right approach?
Combining ventilation with a technologically advanced solution like Bzigo Iris emerges as a strategic solution for maintaining a balance between the necessity for airflow and indoor mosquito control.
Bzigo Iris is equipped with precise computer vision-powered sensors and artificial intelligence, detecting any and all mosquitoes, ensuring a mosquito-free living space. It’s a small device designed for indoor use. It doesn’t emit any chemicals, odors, sounds, or other hazards. It works in all light conditions including pitch black dark.
The best approach might involve alternating between ventilating the room and then sealing it off, allowing Bzigo Iris to detect any mosquitoes that might have entered. Adopting this holistic approach will help significantly reduce indoor mosquito infestations while ensuring a comfortable living environment.
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