Observation:
The light source in modern world is synonymous with a "Tubelight" or a "Bulb". However, one might have noticed how insects and moths tend to agglomerate near any light source, and that too during specific time of the year, such as fall and spring.
When the light source is inside a house, it can get very difficult to ward off small moths during specific seasons. Also, one never know if each species of these insects is harmless.
Suggestion:
The idea is to combine a tubelight with an insect repellent. This can be done as 2 devices in a combination pack, operated separately, so that the insect repellent can be switched on only when necessary. Moreover, if the insect repellent has a refill option, it provides even more flexibility.
There is already a device with a purpose as the above, wherein the light source is generally inside a cage that has electical curents passing through it. Insects such as flies that come close are electrocuted. However, this device is large and bulky, and is generally kept at entrances / lobbies. Moreover, the electrolution produces loud crackling noises. These are definitely not appropriate for the comforts of a bedroom or study area.
Thus, a light source with an insect repellent would be quite useful in areas that have high vegetation, and insect population especially during certain seasons of the year!
The light source in modern world is synonymous with a "Tubelight" or a "Bulb". However, one might have noticed how insects and moths tend to agglomerate near any light source, and that too during specific time of the year, such as fall and spring.
When the light source is inside a house, it can get very difficult to ward off small moths during specific seasons. Also, one never know if each species of these insects is harmless.
Suggestion:
The idea is to combine a tubelight with an insect repellent. This can be done as 2 devices in a combination pack, operated separately, so that the insect repellent can be switched on only when necessary. Moreover, if the insect repellent has a refill option, it provides even more flexibility.
There is already a device with a purpose as the above, wherein the light source is generally inside a cage that has electical curents passing through it. Insects such as flies that come close are electrocuted. However, this device is large and bulky, and is generally kept at entrances / lobbies. Moreover, the electrolution produces loud crackling noises. These are definitely not appropriate for the comforts of a bedroom or study area.
Thus, a light source with an insect repellent would be quite useful in areas that have high vegetation, and insect population especially during certain seasons of the year!
5 comments:
I did think of a similar product last rainy season when the insects had taken over the occupancy rights of my hostel room. Did some secondary research and found that such products do exist in the market - http://www.innoeyes.com/product/bulb20w45w.htm
Explains the product in detail.
~ I do not intend to take the credit away from you
Hey thanks!! That link was indeed informative :) Though, I am not sure if the product has really hit Indian markets. (I agree I haven't done any research on this.)
As far as taking the credit from me is concerned,not at all! My blog is more about ideas / awareness that can bring about a change that may or may not be original.
Loved your feedback!
hmm good one... on a lighter note, those caged lights with electric currents always pissed me off (with the cracklings) at my favorite mithai shop in my hometown... :-)
certainly, ur blog has inspired me to do some lateral thinking & be more observative .. :-)
@anonymous - good link...
"observative" ?? correction - observant (how did i get thru GRE?)
Thanks Robin!!
Am glad if this blog could inspire you :) I feel each one of us comes up with such ideas, but we never write them down, wherein lies the loss.
Thanks for the encouragement once again! :)
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