Abstract:
This thesis aimed to develop a pheromone based smart mosquito trap for reducing the regional
and temporal occurrences of mosquito-transmitted pathogens. The study was mainly concerned
with killing mosquitoes in a very large outdoor area without negatively impacting the physical
health of living beings. The device was constructed from a 5 mm thick acrylic sheet and includes
several mosquito-attracting elements, including a heating pad, UV light, CO2 cylinder, and
pheromone. An exhaust fan and one particular sticky substance were used to catch the
mosquitoes. The CO2 dispersion and the fan's start and end times could be controlled. Other
components were running the whole time. The device used four different pheromone
formulations. The formulations were made by combining different ingredients such as
Cyclopentanone, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Citric Acid, and Mushroom Extracts
(Shiitake Mushroom & Reishi Mushroom). The four pheromone formulations underwent Fourier
Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Refractive Index & Brix Test, and UV Spectrum Test,
and the results were really good. The trial period of the device consisted of a total of 8 days, and
each day, a different kind of pheromone formulation was used with and without CO2. The test
was successful, demonstrating that the device is able to capture and kill lots of mosquitoes in a
vast outdoor space without dispersing any dangerous chemicals into the atmosphere.
