Beijing park tests smart traps in pilot mosquito-free program

(ECNS) -- A park in Beijing has introduced intelligent mosquito-trapping technology as part of a pilot program to create the city's first mosquito-free park.

Yongdinghe Park, in Beijing's Mentougou District, has installed eight smart mosquito traps that together can capture up to 20,000 mosquitoes a day, according to park management.

The devices attract mosquitoes with specialized gas, heat and black light before pulling them into a collection chamber.

Each trap can capture 2,000 to 3,000 mosquitoes a day, helping reduce mosquito populations in the park.

(By Kira)