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MosQuit the Mosquito Mouse

by Steve
Saturday, September 24, 2005

This little guy, dubbed "MosQuit®" is said to prevent 95% of all mosquito bites from turning into itchy welts, and works successfully on gnats and horseflies too.

It works by applying 51°C of heat (123.8°F) to the bitten area, for a duration of three seconds for kids, or five seconds for adults. This specific temperature is supposed to neutralize the insect venom that causes the human body to produce histamine, the chemical that creates the swelling and itchiness.

Davita, the maker of the MosQuit, says their device should be applied within seconds after receiving a mosquito bite for maximum effect. But since those pesky little blood suckers never notify you after finishing their supper, the MosQuit may not necessarily live up to its billing. However, Davita claims it's still effective on well established welts.

Source: Davita

2 Comments:

They might be on to something.
When I get insect bites, I have a slight allergic reaction. No medicine or cream or even cold helps immediately. But heat with a hot washcloth almost 'sweats' the toxins out.

By Anonymous, at 5/01/2007 09:13:00 PM
I have owned one of these for at least 5 years. We use it all the time! Even my kids would come running to have me use the mouse when they got a mosquito bite. (Though, I've seen some adults think the temp was too hot and couldn't handle using it for 5 seconds.)
I'm looking to purchase another for my daughter to have at camp. (That's how I found this site!)

By Anonymous, at 6/01/2008 06:54:00 PM

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