Bio-based mosquito attractant for enhanced control devices
A bio-based attractant derived from lactic acid bacteria by-products enhances mosquito control by increasing attraction to killing devices such as UV-light zappers. This eco-friendly solution promises improved mosquito population management with safety and efficacy validation underway.
Overview
This innovative solution leverages a bio-based attractant derived from lactic acid bacteria to enhance mosquito control devices. By using the by-products of lactic acid bacteria fermentation, this attractant significantly increases mosquito capture rates when paired with devices like UV-light or LED zappers. The attractant has demonstrated a 30% improvement in trapping efficacy compared to traditional methods, offering a sustainable and non-toxic alternative for mosquito population management.
Technical specifications
- Bio-based Attractant: Utilizes by-products from lactic acid bacteria fermentation, mixed at a 0.1% concentration.
- Enhanced Mosquito Capture: Achieves up to 30% more effectiveness than standard hay infusion in outdoor ovitrap tests.
- Safety and Non-toxicity: Extracts show no harmful effects in laboratory cytotoxicity assays.
- Integration with Devices: Designed for use with UV-light or LED light zappers to maximize mosquito attraction and population control.
- Future Testing: Includes profiling key olfactory chemicals and testing the attractant's efficacy over a 30-day period.
Technology readiness level
Currently at Technology Readiness Level 4, this solution has undergone lab-based testing and shows promising results. Future validation efforts will focus on efficacy, safety, and environmental impact through comprehensive data collection and analysis over six months. Partnerships are sought for further formulation stability testing and market surveys.
About University of Malaya
University of Malaya is Malaysia’s oldest comprehensive public research university with broad disciplinary depth and a strong national role. Its Kuala Lumpur campus places corporate partners minutes from regional headquarters and supply‑chain nodes, while specialized labs and shared core facilities support contract R&D, testing, and validation. Integration with an on‑campus teaching hospital enables clinical studies and translational work, and industry liaison and professional education groups streamline access to talent and upskilling. Research is supported by competitive funding from Malaysian government agencies and international sponsors, complemented by direct industry collaborations. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation with clear pathways for rapid engagement.
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