Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre has announced the success of its pioneering model in mosquito control through smart traps. These traps represent a radical shift in the way mosquito populations are monitored, tracked, and managed.

This initiative comes in response to the growing challenges posed by climate change, urban expansion, increased travel, and the spread of pesticide-resistant mosquito strains.

The smart traps use advanced technology that mimics human body emissions, attracting female mosquitoes seeking blood by releasing carbon dioxide and using a chemical attractant that mimics human scent. Once the mosquitoes approach, they are drawn in by a fine fan and trapped inside a designated collection net, ensuring efficient monitoring without the use of internal chemicals.

The smart traps are equipped with precise sensors and advanced wireless data transmission systems, allowing for the immediate transmission of information including the number of captured mosquitoes, temperature, humidity, and time to a central cloud database. This data is analysed using artificial intelligence tools and interactive dashboards, enabling control teams to make informed and timely decisions based on the biological behaviour patterns of mosquitoes and environmental changes.