Team Mosquito

Portable Ultra-Sound Device for Mosquito Larvae Removal

Spring 2026 – Current

 

Project Description:

Mosquitos are and continue to be the largest vector of human disease worldwide, placing vulnerable populations—especially those in under-resourced refugee camps at severe risk. An ultrasound transducer emitting sound at a frequency of 18-30 kHz has shown the ability to induce 100% mosquito larval mortality when deployed in small bodies of water. The development of an integrated ultrasound device to accommodate water sources within refugee camps can be advantageous not only for disease reduction but also for improving the sanitation of the often-limited water resources.