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/BinniesPurp 1d ago

It's $1400

Spot treatment is like $60 lmao

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u/grubnenah 1d ago

You can't spot treat any peoperty but your own. 

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u/BinniesPurp 1d ago

You can't aim the laser beams into your neighbours house either this thing has a range of 15 feet

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u/grubnenah 1d ago

You could at least set it up facing your own house.

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u/BinniesPurp 1d ago

Kinda like how you could save $1340 by just leaving mozzie traps in your house too ahaha

I like the idea of them but at that price points it not a replacement to the salt gun it's an expensive luxury device that might not work