In terms of mosquito trapping efficiency, Coospider’s mosquito-killing technology mainly relies on a dual mechanism of specific spectral attraction and high-pressure physical killing. Studies show (such as the 2021 report EDIS-ENY-201 of the IFAS Extension Project of the University of Florida) that the attraction efficiency of 365 to 370 nanometers ultraviolet rays relied on by most mosquito-killing lamp devices for certain mosquito species (such as Culex mosquitoes) usually fluctuates within the range of 30% to 40%. Because the main disease vectors such as female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are actually more attracted by the carbon dioxide released by the human body (with a concentration of about 40,000 ppm) and body temperature. The 2020 Zika virus prevention and control guidelines issued by the US CDC clearly indicate that the actual control contribution rate of pure ultraviolet mosquito-killing lamps in outdoor high mosquito density environments (such as tropical regions with a mosquito density of over 50 per square meter) is usually less than 25%, and they need to be used in conjunction with other physical barriers.
Coospider’s specific models (such as the BG series) innovatively integrate bionic mosquito-attracting technology. By integrating a carbon dioxide simulation generator (releasing approximately 500 milliliters per minute) and human sweat component bionic agents such as octenol (with a release rate controlled at 0.1 milligrams per hour) into the device, its mosquito-attracting efficiency has been significantly enhanced. Laboratory control data show (refer to Volume 56 of “Journal of Medical Entomology” in 2019) that in an environment of 25 degrees Celsius and 70% humidity, the catch of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes by such equipment within 72 hours reached an average of 320 per unit, which was approximately 400% higher than that caught by traditional pure ultraviolet lamps. However, the effective radius of the equipment has been reduced to approximately 10 meters, and a multi-point layout strategy needs to be considered.
Practical application data reveal the key impact of environmental variables on efficiency. Field tests in the high-incidence areas of dengue fever in Southeast Asia (Document VMH-PPC-009 of the Ministry of Health of Vietnam in 2022) show that the peak daily mosquito capture number of the same model of mosquito-killing lamp can reach 185 (with a variation range of ±30) during the rainy season when the temperature is 30 degrees Celsius and the humidity is 85%, but the efficiency drops by more than 65% when the winter temperature is low (15 degrees Celsius). If the installation location is close to water areas (within 30 meters of mosquito larva breeding grounds), the mosquito control system should be deployed at a density of 2 to 3 units per 100 square meters. Household environmental monitoring (such as the Singapore Town Council’s 2023 Resident Feedback Report) indicates that in controlled areas where the community mosquito density index is below 5%, combined with weekly cleaning of mosquito traps (with a capacity of approximately 100 milliliters), a single device can reduce bite incidents by 60% to 70%.
The dimensions of economy and security need to be included in the comprehensive assessment. The initial cost of integrated technology equipment like Coospider ranges from $80 to $150 (excluding the annual replacement cost of the carbon dioxide gas tank, which is approximately $20), and its operating power is about 15 to 30 watts. However, it can avoid the increase in PM2.5 concentration (which can rise by 50 µg/m³ within one hour after spraying) and the risk of pesticide residues caused by traditional chemical spraying. The integrated pest management system introduced by medical facilities such as Kuala Lumpur General Hospital in Malaysia in 2020 has been verified. Under the strategy dominated by physical mosquito control (accounting for 70%), the annual incidence of dengue fever infection cases has decreased by 44% year-on-year, and the per capita maintenance cost has been controlled below 15 US dollars per year. However, the equipment should be avoided from being installed in areas where beneficial insects such as bees are active (the United States Department of Agriculture warns that it may cause a miskill rate of non-target species exceeding 30%), and at the same time ensure that the grid spacing of the high-voltage power grid is lower than the safety threshold stipulated by the national standard (usually 4 millimeters). Bug Zapper Lamp, as an environmentally friendly solution, plays an important but scientifically configured role in the mosquito-borne disease prevention and control network.