Mosquito repelling apps?

[Ipad Now]

Do they work?

Which are the best?

Can I still surf the web and use other apps while the sound plays in background?

Thanks

 

[giradman]

Well, the title piqued my interest - tomorrow leaving for a 4-day trip to the NC mountains in the far southwest portion of the state (near the TN border) - will be doing some 'gentle' hiking (if the rain holds off) - usually use non-smelly bug spray, BUT a potential app -

Now, we're not going to carry our iPads on these hikes but am curious about the comments from others - I understand the principle, however, not sure if it really works -

 

[AdmiralAdama]

I just loaded the app and can't hear a thing. Which proves I'm not a mosquito. See if it works.

AA

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[PoisonSpore]

I don't have much mosquito around to test the app but according to BBC News Magazine it's not working, this was dated last year so maybe the new Mosquito buster app today get the right ultrasound signal frequency.

Ultrasound mosquito repellents: Zapping the myth
Knols has filmed himself using an iPhone app to generate an ultrasound signal at 15kHz. In the video, he is seen reaching with the phone into a cage of Dengue-fever-carrying mosquitoes. The mosquitoes are seen eagerly landing on his gloved hand, visibly undeterred by the ultrasound signal.

 

[The OB]

Well, the title piqued my interest - tomorrow leaving for a 4-day trip to the NC mountains in the far southwest portion of the state (near the TN border) - will be doing some 'gentle' hiking (if the rain holds off) - usually use non-smelly bug spray, BUT a potential app -

Now, we're not going to carry our iPads on these hikes but am curious about the comments from others - I understand the principle, however, not sure if it really works -

Have a great trip and happy hiking giradman. Sounds like the idyllic getaway!
Andrew


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[giradman]

Have a great trip and happy hiking giradman. Sounds like the idyllic getaway!
Andrew

Hi Andrew - thanks - our 43rd wedding anniversary; staying at the Snow Bird Lodge (our 2nd visit there - first 2011) - below a couple of pics from around the lodge on our first visit; room decks overlook these mountains (part of the Nantahala National Forest) and have a 'private' hot tub; plus, great food at their restaurant - taking extra books & some DVDs (along w/ our iPads; Wi-Fi in the lodge) in case the rains prevent our outdoor activities. Dave

 

[The OB]

Hi Andrew - thanks - our 43rd wedding anniversary; staying at the Snow Bird Lodge (our 2nd visit there - first 2011) - below a couple of pics from around the lodge on our first visit; room decks overlook these mountains (part of the Nantahala National Forest) and have a 'private' hot tub; plus, great food at their restaurant - taking extra books & some DVDs (along w/ our iPads; Wi-Fi in the lodge) in case the rains prevent our outdoor activities. Dave

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Dave, that just that looks absolutely idyllic! A beautiful place. And congratulations on that 43rd, mate. Excellent!
Andrew


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[sliceoflife]

I would have been interested in that type of app too. My family is heading out next Saturday for 2 weeks of camping.

 

[Roy Rob]

I would have been interested in that type of app too. My family is heading out next Saturday for 2 weeks of camping.

I believe the mosquito app is on the same lines as my scratch and sniff app. I would like to know how many nose prints were left on iPad screens after I posted this:





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[J. A.]

I believe the mosquito app is on the same lines as my scratch and sniff app.

That's also my opinion.

 

[Frank77]

I believe the mosquito app is on the same lines as my scratch and sniff app. I would like to know how many nose prints were left on iPad screens after I posted this:

<img src="http://www.ipadforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=44776"/>

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My wife's nose is now imprinted on my iPad screen.

 

[iJamesH]

Screw the app just use your iPad and whack the dang sucker

 

[neenaiphone]

I think these apps do not work just a waste of time