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The outbreak of dengue in Brazil brings worrying numbers: by the end of February, 973.347 probable cases of dengue and 195 deaths were recorded, in 2024 alone. This creates an alert among the population, who seek to know how to protect themselves from the dengue in different ways, in order to reduce the risk of contracting the disease. h694y
Dengue is an acute, systemic, dynamic, self-limited and debilitating febrile disease transmitted to humans by mosquito bites. Aedes aegypti. In recent years, several factors have contributed to the spread of the disease, such as the country's tropical climate, inadequate collection and disposal of waste and the lack of basic sanitation.
A TP-Link thought of an innovative way to combat the disease using technology, through the use of smart shots. Its use combined with electric insecticides helps to repel and eliminate the dengue mosquito indoors. Find out more below.
How does a smart plug work? 412p5a
Smart plugs are connected home devices that allow you to turn electrical equipment on and off using smartphone apps and voice assistants, such as Google Assistant and Alexa. They have a male plug to connect to conventional sockets in the house, and a female plug to connect the equipment you want to control.
One of the main advantages provided by a smart socket is the possibility of turning it on or off remotely. This functionality, combined with routines and schedules available in connected home applications, creates the perfect condition to combat the dengue mosquito — in conjunction with an electric insecticide.
Among the main features available in smart sockets we have:
- Voice Assistants: smart plugs are designed to integrate with popular voice assistants such as Amazon, Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple HomeKit — it is important to check this compatibility before purchasing.
- Timer: Through the voice assistant and connected home applications, it is possible to set a schedule for the socket to turn on and off automatically, generating energy savings when using devices that do not need to be turned on all the time.
- Power Meter: Compatible models can display instantaneous and historical power consumption on the smart outlet.
Types of smart sockets 2s4w68
There are several smart socket models available on the market and each of them has different characteristics and functionalities. Below we present the most common types of smart sockets:
- Wi-Fi: Most smart plugs connect directly via Wi-Fi to establish communication and can be controlled through compatible mobile apps or voice assistants.
- Bluetooth: Using Bluetooth technology to communicate with devices, its weak point is its limited range.
- ZigBee: This type of smart socket can be integrated into networks Zigbee existing devices, allowing efficient communication with other devices that also use this wireless protocol.
- Z-Wave: protocol similar to Zigbee, being a low-power wireless technology designed for home automation.
- RFID (Radio Frequency Identification): allows the device to be controlled using RFID cards or tags. This is a less common approach, but it offers an additional form of control.
Electric Insecticide 3j2d43
One of the ways to combat mosquitoes at home — such as mosquitoes and the Aedes aegypti — is the use of electric insecticidess (or electric repellents), which repel and eliminate insects when plugged in. You can find different types on the market:
Liquid Electric Repellent 4d6d6p
This is possibly the best known to Brazilian consumers. When plugging it into the socket, an electrical resistance heats the insecticidal liquid, which evaporates and is dispersed into the environment. Even though manufacturers consider it safe for human health, occupants of the environment will be exposed to this insecticide.
This model of SBP can be used for 45 nights and comes with a refill, being found by R$ 27 at Amazon.
UV Electric Insecticide 6t3u27
In this model, insects are attracted by the emission of ultraviolet light (UV), which is located inside an electrified grid. When touching the grate, the insects are electrocuted and die. This type of electric insecticide does not cause harm to health, but the light emission makes it not ideal for use at bedtime.
This UV mosquito killer lamp It is compact and works via a USB cable (it does not have an internal battery), and can be found at Amazon for R $ 43.
suction trap 606t6f
In this type of equipment, insects are also attracted using UV light. However, a suction fan pulls the insects into the device, capturing them in an internal compartment. It is worth ing that, when cleaning the compartment, some mosquitoes may have remained alive, so it is good to be careful.
A Multi Saúde Insect Killer Trap can be found by R$ 60 at Amazon.
Ultrasonic Repellent 3o3e40
This type of device emits high frequency sound waves, inaudible to the human ear (above 20 kHz). This type of frequency is found in mosquito predators and also in the movement of the wings of male mosquitoes, which would drive females away after mating. However, there is no consensus that this method is effective.
That said, the ultrasonic repeller Chicco It is one of the most recommended models on the market today. It has a portable clip to be attached to bags, clothes or baby strollers. Therefore, it can be used from anywhere and protects against mosquitoes without harming the environment.
Furthermore, it runs on 1 AAA battery that lasts 100 hours. The device can be found by BRL 50 at Magalu.
Using Smart Plug in conjunction with Electric Insecticide 526
Being part of the connected home line of TP-Link, the smart plug Cap P110 can be used to combat dengue in conjunction with the electrical insecticide options presented. With it, you will be able to:
- Turn the electric insecticide on and off using voice command (compatible with Alexa e Google Assistant) and connected home apps (SmartThings, Samsung, even from a distance).
- Set a timer to establish how long the electric repellent should run.
- Schedule an opening time (useful so you don't forget to turn on the electric insecticide when you go to sleep, or turn it off when you wake up)
Among the advantages, we can highlight energy savings (as it will not work when it is not necessary), extending the useful life of the device and fewer refill changes, in the case of liquid electric repellent. It is worth noting that the model is bivolt (110V and 220V), with a capacity of 10A.
The smart socket Cap P110 da TP-Link can be found by R$ 74 at Amazon.
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Sources: TP-Link, Ministry of Health 1, Ministry of Health 2, UOL
