| The female mosquito requires a blood meal to
provide protein in order for her eggs to mature. Heat and Carbon
Dioxide are the two main cues that attract the mosquito to their
host for this meal. In the evening, when it starts getting dark,
the photocell closes and activates or powers on the unit. While
running, the MKS mimics various mammals by providing a fluctuating
heat source and releasing warmed carbon dioxide from the unit.
Seeking the blood meal required for her eggs, the mosquito is
attracted to the unit. As the mosquito attempts to probe the
skin-like texture of the MKS, they are vacuumed into the unit at the
point of entry. The mosquito is then forced through the unit where
they are safely electrocuted and discharged from the bottom of the
unit.
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