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Development of a catch basin sump insert to reduce mosquitoes

Country of Origin: South Korea
Reference Number: TOKR20181004002
Publication Date: 4 October 2018

Summary

A Korean University has developed a mechanical insert for catch basin sumps. It's a simple and efficient way to prohibit the development of mosquito larvae. They are looking for potential partners among water management equipment manufacturers, for a commercial agreement with technical assistance or joint venture.

Description

The catch basin sump is one major habitat for mosquito larvae, especially in urban areas. The SME developed the device for mosquito control specifically for the catch basin sump. It disrupted the growth of mosquito larvae and pupae and was prevent the spawn of mosquitoes. It consists of a housing, floating materials, and mesh nets. The housing is a little smaller than the catch basin sump, and it contains numerous floating materials, of which the key component for mosquito control. The small ball or pyramid-shaped floating materials inhibit mosquito enclosures and spawning by significantly decreasing the surface area of the water, which is essential for the mosquito life cycle. 



It can be applied to products/application listed below:

• Catchment basin where all sort of fluid gathers and creates a good condition for pest such as mosquito to spawn

• The size of the device can be adjusted according to the area of an applicant can be built inner and outer part of a building



Under the license agreement and commercial agreement, this technology could be licensed to with products incorporating features that result in minimizing occurring of mosquitoes emergence and spawning.

Advantages and Innovations

Most mosquito control methods were focused on the mosquito adults and it was not effective and need a lot of costs. 

• The existing technology required additional equipment to create the electrical and chemical reaction. This caused the increase in production cost and occurring the other environmental pollution.

• This device can be adapted in various catch basin sump and control the mosquito emerging and spawning.  Furthermore,  it is environmental friendly control methods and can be using the semi-permanent.

Stage Of Development

Available for demonstration

Requested partner

Type of partner sought

- SME, larger company, research institutions



Specific area of activity of partner

- Environment company



Tasks to be performed by the partner sought

- The Commercial agreement and license agreement, this technology could be licensed to with products incorporating features that result in minimizing occurring of mosquitoes emergence and spawning