Mosquito Magnet® Presents ‘The Science of Repelling Mosquitoes’ Podcast This April, the people who know mosquitoes best are freely sharing their knowledge -- just in time for mosquito season. Presented by Mosquito Magnet® (http://www.mosquitomagnet.com) and hosted by mosquito researcher Kristen Bartlett-Healy, Ph.D., “The Science of Repelling Mosquitoes” podcast will be available on April 20, 2010.  Dr. Bartlett-Healy, who has been studying mosquitoes for 13 years, holds a Master’s degree in entomology from the University of Rhode Island and earned her Ph.D. in entomology from Rutgers University -- where she currently works as a postdoctoral associate conducting research and coordinating educational efforts regarding the Asian tiger mosquito area-wide management project. During the podcast, Dr. Bartlett-Healy will draw on her unique mix of field experience and education as she tells listeners how to avoid mosquito bites and discusses why mosquitoes prefer some people to others.
“Listeners will come away from the podcast armed with the knowledge they need to enjoy the outdoors again,” said Andrea Long, Brand Manager for Mosquito Magnet, parent company Woodstream Corporation (http://www.woodstream.com). “Mosquito Magnet approached Dr. Bartlett-Healy with the idea to present a podcast that makes mosquito science accessible and understandable to everyone, and we are pleased that she agreed to work with us on the project.” The partnership between Dr. Bartlett-Healy and Mosquito Magnet was a natural one. Mosquito Magnet traps are some of the most effective mosquito control devices available, thanks to the years of research that has gone into designing and producing the multi-patented traps. Backed by scientific studies proving its effectiveness, the Mosquito Magnet converts propane -- the same kind used by gas barbecues -- into carbon dioxide, which is what attracts mosquitoes to humans in the first place. When the carbon dioxide lures the mosquitoes within closer range of the Mosquito Magnet, they are lured into the trap by a potent, short-range attractant. Once inside the trap, mosquitoes are stuck in a net, where they quickly dehydrate and die. “Mosquito Magnet effectively disrupts mosquitoes’ breeding cycles, making back yards more enjoyable for people and pets,” Long explained. “There is a science to true mosquito control, and Dr. Bartlett-Healy will be discussing how homeowners can put that science to use in their own outdoor living spaces. ‘The Science of Repelling Mosquitoes’ is sure to be an informative, interesting podcast, and we encourage people to tune in.” |
