• TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world
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    13 hours ago

    I was actually thinking about it for population control because it could be running almost constantly. And energy wise, I’m not really concerned. I’m on solar+batteries, and anything I can do to prevent juice going to HECO is worth it to me.

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      13 hours ago

      If you want population control, just get some buckets and put some water and a mosquito dunk in them. The mosquitos will be attracted to the stagnant water but all the eggs will get eaten by bacteria.

      • GreyEyedGhost@piefed.ca
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        8 hours ago

        This is also how mosquito magnets work. Release CO2 and an attractant, catch the fuckers in a bag, and they dessicate. Unfortunately, it doesn’t need lasers and can’t shoot your eye out. I’m sure it’s also more expensive, I mean profitable.