Design and Innovation of a Solar-Based Mosquito Killer with UV Light Attraction

Norsilawati Ngah; Mohamad Fazreen Mohammad; Nor Azinee Said; Mohd Efendee Awang; Alias Mohd; Nor Bahiyah Baba

Norsilawati Ngah lecturer
Mohamad Fazreen Mohammad Faculty of Engineering Technology, University College TATI
Nor Azinee Said Faculty Engineering Technology. University College TATI (UC TATI), 24000, Kemaman, MALAYSIA
Mohd Efendee Awang Faculty Engineering Technology. University College TATI (UC TATI), 24000, Kemaman, MALAYSIA
Alias Mohd Faculty Engineering Technology. University College TATI (UC TATI), 24000, Kemaman, MALAYSIA
Nor Bahiyah Baba Faculty Engineering Technology. University College TATI (UC TATI), 24000, Kemaman, MALAYSIA

Keywords: Solar-powered device, Mosquito control, UV LED attraction, Air quality monitoring, Sustainable design

Abstract

This study develops a solar-powered mosquito repellent that attracts ultraviolet (UV) light and has an integrated air quality monitoring system. The device uses four 2.5V solar panels connected in series to generate a 10V output for continuous battery charging. Blue UV LEDs serve as both mosquito attractants and circuit indicators. Eco-friendly materials and energy efficiency are given top attention in the design in order to offer rural or underserved areas a cost-effective and sustainable mosquito control solution. Performance tests that evaluated the prototype's energy consumption, environmental resilience, and mosquito attraction efficiency validated its viability and long-term usefulness.