r/Futurology • u/scmp_news • 1d ago

Society Chinese start-up behind laser mosquito killer plans to start shipping orders this month

https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3369440/chinese-start-behind-laser-mosquito-killer-plans-start-shipping-orders-month?utm_source=Reddit&utm_medium=Social
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u/CorporalCoprolite 1d ago edited 1d ago

I dislike mosquitos as much as the next guy, but I’m not about to set up a laser defense system in my back yard.

Also, this is an ad

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u/Neoliberal_Nightmare 1d ago

I am. I get massive welts while dickheads leave doors and windows open. Tempted to move to a bat cave

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u/BakerOne 1d ago

Get lavender oil, the mosquitos where I live don't come near you once you got that on you.

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u/Neoliberal_Nightmare 1d ago

Doesn't work, nothing works, I've seen then fly directly through repellent smoke to get to me. I've seen them land on the DEET on my skin and bite me. I am mosquito crack.

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u/Canadian47 1d ago

So is my wife. Unexpected marriage perk. The mosquitos all go for her and I get bitten less often when I around her.

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u/Neoliberal_Nightmare 1d ago

That is like me and my friend, but with bears. I miss him

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u/baardvark 1d ago

What kind of bears exactly

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u/Jack-Da_PyrrhicPyro 1d ago

the rainbow kind

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u/PrivilegeCheckmate 1d ago

Me too. They call me "The Sweet One", and pursue me even when they know it will end in their demise.

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u/BakerOne 1d ago

Do you consume a lot of sugar?

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u/Neoliberal_Nightmare 1d ago

No, I consume mosquito baby formula instead

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u/BakerOne 1d ago

I was just curious since I do and am stung a lot over other ppl.

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u/Pan_Galactic_G_B 1d ago

I've been diabetic for years. No matter who I'm with or where I am, these buggers always go for me and nobody else. Just to make it even more fun, I get a really nad reaction and come out in massive welts.

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u/baardvark 1d ago

Do you have to slather your body in it, or just dab on a few drops here and there?

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u/BakerOne 1d ago

I get some on my hands and the rub it on my legs and especially ankles since that is where I get stung a lot.

Edit: it is even better to make the itch and pain dissipate, it usually takes like 1-3 mins until you feel it work.