Insecticide-free Mosquito Control on Islands

Your island paradise, a haven of vibrant flowers and buzzing beneficial insects, a symphony of nature's harmony. Yet, amid this picturesque scene, a persistent annoyance disrupts your peace—the incessant buzz of pesky mosquitoes.

Say goodbye to fogging and endless repellents - and hello to innovation, as there is a solution that contains no toxic chemicals and does not affect the delicate balance of your ecosystem.

Biogents offers:

  • an insecticide-free alternative for mosquito control
  • experience proven effectiveness with over 95% reduction in mosquitoes
  • the world's best traps for mosquito management
  • a turn-key solution that ensures worry-free island living

How does it work?

Imagine a state-of-the-art solution to your mosquito problem: a dynamic duo of mosquito traps and targeted elimination of breeding sites. What makes this approach so special? Above all, it's about efficiency.
This is where Biogents mosquito traps come in - an ingenious creation that has emerged from over a decade of rigorous academic research. These traps aren't just any traps; they're the gold standard trusted by scientists, mosquito control experts and savvy consumers worldwide. They attract the mosquitoes with irresistible allure when strategically placed around your island.

 

Cross section of a BG-Mosquitaire showing how the mosquito trap works

 

This is how it works:
1) Air currents generated by the fan draw in the mosquitoes.
2) Upwards directed air flow imitates convection currents of a human body and dispenses artificial human skin scents.
3) A light-dark contrast acts as a visual cue.

Plug in the trap and let it run 24h/7 so that it constantly catches the mosquitoes before they bite you.
  • The trap imitates the cues of a human body which are attractive for mosquitoes.
    For the mosquito, the trap looks just like a human being.
  • Skin scent plume produced by a human = Attractant plume dispersed by the trap
 
 
Example of the distribution of the mosquito traps over an island

Banwa Private Island, Philippines,Image: Banwa Private Island, Philippines, positioning of Biogents mosquito traps around the island (75 traps)

 

🏝️ Dive into Island Living with Confidence! 🦟

Calling all island owners, dreamers, and resort managers! Say goodbye to mosquito worries and hello to paradise perfected. Biogents offers the best traps in the world, proven by over 2 decades of scientific research. Specializing in mosquito management, we bring unmatched expertise to every island oasis.

No more fogging or endless repellents. Our insecticide-free approach safeguards biodiversity while ensuring your peace of mind. With turn-key solutions tailored to your island's needs, we can achieve > 95% reduction in mosquitoes—some islands are even mosquito-free!

🌴 Ready to transform your slice of paradise? Contact us now for your bespoke solution. Let's make island living mosquito-free bliss! 🌴

Banwa Private Island - Private Villa Hammock
Image: Banwa Private Island, Philippines, where mosquitoes were eliminated over a 4-months period using Biogents traps

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Can such an insecticide-free approach truly be effective? Watch for yourself!

 

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Follow the secret of success of many other islands

Philippines, Banwa Privat Island

Philippines, Banwa Private Island: In 2023, Banwa Private Island in North-eastern Palawan became the first mosquito-free island in the Philippines. This was the first island we tackled in the Philippines. They have seen a massive drop in mosquito numbers in just 3 months! The results are truly amazing, and the team was able to make this island mosquito-free within just 4 months. “Since two months I have not had a single bite, and I'm out and about day and night all the time - and they usually love me!”, Peter Nilsson, Banwa's General Manager, noted.

Maldives, Soneva Fushi resort: In 2021, we reached an incredible milestone at Soneva Fushi – a massive 98% reduction in the mosquito population (see also their video on YouTube above and the scientific paper available for download below).

Maldives, Nika Island resort

Maldives, Nika Island resort: In 2023 we completed the installationof 56 Biogents BG-Mosquitaire traps on Nika Island Resort & Spa, which marks the 9th island in the Maldives.

Maldives, Joali Being resort

Maldives, Joali Being resort: 102 Biogents AG mosquito traps have been installed at magnificent JOALI BEING resort in the Maldives, making this the 11th island that has adopted a pesticide-free approach to control mosquitoes in this country.

Maldives,  Malahini Kuda Bandos resort: March 2023 we completed installing Biogents mosquito traps on the 10th island in the Maldives, at Malahini Kuda Bandos. Yet another island that takes environmental responsibility seriously and wants to terminate detrimental fogging with pesticides.

Madagascar, Miavana resort

Madagascar, Miavana resort: In October 2023 we completed the installation of 135 Biogents BG-Mosquitaire traps on this island, off the north-east coast of Madagascar in the spectacularly beautiful Miavana resort. They have 10 species of mosquitoes on the island.

Summer Island Maldives: April 2022 Summer Island Maldives has started implementing a new, eco-friendly strategy to eliminate mosquitoes from the island, without the need for fogging and using harmful pesticides. Summer Island’s Resort Manager Mari Shareef stated: “This project is not just about creating a mosquito-free environment for our guests. We want to show that these kinds of things can be done in a way where we don’t have to resort to harmful pesticides and chemicals.”

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Scientific Background

This groundbreaking method has already left its mark on numerous islands across diverse ecological landscapes. Backed by solid scientific evidence, its efficacy has been demonstrated through two notable publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Soneva on the Maldives: a massive 98% reduction of caught mosquitoes

 

Soneva on the Maldives: a massive 98% reduction
The first study, conducted by Jahir et al. in 2022, showcases the remarkable results of implementing the mosquito trap-based control strategy on three Maldivian islands, including the prestigious Kunfunadhoo, home to Soneva Fushi—an acclaimed luxury island resort.

Puerco Island in the Philippines: mosquito-free within 4 months
Meanwhile, the second publication by Knols et al. in 2023 provides additional validation of the trapping-based approach, this time on Puerco Island in the Philippines.

The findings? Nothing short of astounding. In both studies, the mosquito population was nearly eliminated, marking a triumph in the fight against these pesky and potentially dangerous pests.

The evidence does not stop with these two publications. The method has been successfully implemented on numerous other small islands, further bolstering its effectiveness. Remarkably, we've achieved reductions in mosquito abundance of over 95%, with some islands witnessing the complete eradication of mosquitoes altogether!

Excited about implementing this innovative mosquito control strategy on your island? With Bart Knols, PhD, at the helm, your project is in the most capable hands. As a seasoned vector control specialist, Bart is dedicated to tailoring a strategy that perfectly aligns with the unique ecological dynamics of your island. Get ready to experience firsthand the transformative power of effective mosquito control under Bart's expert guidance.

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Contact details: Our partner Dr. Bart Knols is happy to consult you!

When you contact Bart with the name of your island and country, he will be able to make an initial assessment of your needs on the basis of Google Earth imagery. You can also request an online meeting with him to discuss your specific situation and any questions you may have. All of this will be at no cost. Once in agreement, Biogents will ship all the traps and Bart will travel to your island to conduct the installation of the traps and train staff on how to service and maintain the traps.

Dr. Bart GJ Knols
K&S Holding BV, Mosquito Management
Kalkestraat 20
6669 CP Dodewaard
The Netherlands

Email: info@ksconsulting.nl

Tel + 31 6 2001 4927

 

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