Tech Minute - Ditch the spray: Apps to repel mosquitoes
Tech Minute - Ditch the spray: Apps to repel mosquitoes
2014-07-23
d citronella we've tried it all to keep
mosquitoes away next time you're in the
wild just pull out your smartphone
Android users will want to download the
free mosquito repellent app the app runs
in the background and emits a very high
frequency sound that mosquitoes hate you
however probably won't hear anything
especially not the buzz of mosquitoes in
your ear the app gives you full control
over frequency strength and claims to
not drain your battery iPhone users can
try the free anti mosquito sonic
repeller another free app that works in
the exact same way the app doesn't
guarantee a hundred percent success but
it's worth a shot in addition to other
methods you're trying and finally track
the bugs in your area by logging onto em
tracker a free download for Android
phones report what the mosquitoes are
like in your area and see maps for where
other users say the bugs are at their
worst this summer in San Francisco I'm
Kara Tsuboi cnet.com for CBS News
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