Project
“Feasibility study of Ultrasonic Waves as Larvicide to Mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti)”
Researchers:
Abonita, Joshua Lloyd C.
Peralta, Mark Angelo M.
Taperla, Rollen P.
Background of the Study
In our present time, many incidents has been reported that mosquito bites because dengue that lead to death. Many people suffer from dengue.
Many of them died because of that disease.
In this research proposal, we devise a solution to lessen and to control mosquito population by using ultrasonic waves. Ultrasonic waves are sound waves that are proven beneficial to as humans, because of its much function. In this study we would like to eradicate mosquitoes.
We have this study for the reason that we believe this study is the key to the growing problem about mosquitoes. With the increasing number of mosquito-borne diseases nowadays, the project is beneficial in a way that the gadget we will use is effective, not expensive to maintain could be assembled from locally available electronic parts. This device is not harmful to the environment as it does not introduce toxic substance to kill mosquitoes. That’s why it is really beneficial to use, because its environment friendly and safe to us humans.
Statement of the Problem
1. To look for an alternative way to control mosquitoes population
2. To test effectively of sound waves to kill larva
3. To make a device that is effective, beneficial, and not harmful to the environment.
Significance of the Study
In this study, we will promote an alternative way to control mosquito population by using ultrasonic waves. This study will aware every individual that ultrasonic waves can be used to kill mosquitoes and it is safe to use. This would also help to save life by preventing the larva to become an adult mosquito which carries dengue that lead to death. “An ounce of prevention is better than pounds of cure”, because by preventing the larva to become an adult is the safest, and the best way to
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