HGO Medikal San., one of Bilişim Vadisi's companies. Tic. The patented project carried out by AŞ and supported by “TÜBİTAK TEYDEB 1501” provides an ecological and sustainable alternative in the fight against mosquitoes.
Called a “control device that destroys mosquito development stages with sound waves,” the technology neutralizes the larvae on the water surface within seconds thanks to ultrasonic waves. Therefore, there is no need for chemical interventions that harm both the environment and animals and human health.
The aim is to make an economic contribution to the country by exporting the device that won the gold medal at the “TÜRKPATENT ISIF'25-10th International Invention Fair” organized within the framework of TEKNOFEST.
“Ultrasonic waves destroy mosquito larvae and eggs”
Assoc. Dr. Oflaz explained that after the mosquito grows wings and flies, it spreads everywhere in the ecosystem, so the fight becomes difficult and chemicals are used to control the mosquito.
Oflaz emphasized that this leads to an accumulation of pesticides on fruits and vegetables, causes health problems for humans and leads to the destruction of organisms in nature, explaining that they have used technology to develop a device to destroy mosquitoes in the larval stage.
Oflaz explained that the device creates mechanical waves on the water surface using ultrasonic technology: “Mosquitoes are organisms that lay eggs and larvae on the water surface. These organisms are destroyed by the mechanical deformation effect caused by the wave generated on the water surface by ultrasonic technology. Therefore, our goal is to balance the mosquito population by using technology instead of traditional biological and chemical means.”
Stating that the tests were carried out in laboratories at Ege University, Oflaz said that 100 percent success was achieved on category 3 larvae within 4 to 5 seconds of the system functioning.
Oflaz noted that the device was 99 percent effective in the laboratory setting on Category 4 larvae, which has the highest level of resistance, and that some optimization and effectiveness studies of the device are continuing.
“It could take a more assertive position in America and Europe”
Assoc points out that the device is environmentally friendly. Dr. Oflaz said the device can also be used in agricultural activity areas such as rice fields.
Oflaz explained that there is no conventional and commercial system similar to the product they have developed and that the alternative is chemical and biological agents.
“There are no technology-based devices to combat mosquitoes, especially none that can be used in their breeding centers. In this sense, it is an original and patented product,” said Oflaz, adding: “We currently have the prototype model, but we want to put it into mass production. Our biggest goal is to commercialize and export it. There is a big mosquito problem in our country, but especially in the American continent and some European countries, the control is weaker. Because there The use of chemicals is prohibited. The communities there cannot do that.” Defend against mosquitoes so as not to disturb the ecosystem. That's why this device exists. “It could take a more assertive position there.” he said.
Oflaz stated that after the fair in the TEKNOFEST area, they met with several municipalities and investors as well as officials from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, pointing out that Bilisim Vadisi supported them in this regard.
Explaining that his phone rings almost daily because of the device, Oflaz said: “As academics, we participate in many projects in our laboratories. Seeing the commercialization of the project results will make me happiest. The commercialization of the device and its exportability means that it will bring economic benefit to our country. It will be a pride to export this device and write “Made in Turkey” on the back. As a citizen, this will make me happy.”
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