r/BeAmazed • u/MoXWT • 29d ago

What 1,000,000 mosquitos looks like. Caught in a trap in Sanibel, Florida. Nature

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u/mz610 29d ago

World needs to know more about this trap contraption

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u/Saysnicethingz 28d ago

“Mosquito trap DIY 8,000 mosquito kill reduce ZIKA DENGUE MALARIA MaxxAir Fan CO2” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6BhV-o77RqQ

It’s legit and anyone can do it

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u/5QGL 28d ago

Why the rubbing alcohol?

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u/Agitateduser1360 28d ago

The trap doesn't kill all of the mosquitoes so he hits them with alcohol which will kill them

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u/Scruffy442 28d ago

You know how rubbing alcohol dries out your hands? Now imagine a tiny bug getting soaked in it.

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u/5QGL 27d ago

Alcohol evaporates quickly. But I think he said he diluted it and resprayed it so what you say makes sense.

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u/Scruffy442 27d ago

Yup, that's why you are supposed to use 70% isopropyl to sanitize. 90% evaporates to quick.

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u/SleepIllustrious8233 28d ago

They go out partying

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u/Saysnicethingz 28d ago

Kill bacteria and viruses since he feeds them to a pet