Offering a deetfree, chemical free mosquito repelling solution that doesnt use any poisons or toxins to keep mosquitoes away, kite shield is one of the top selling insect repellents on the market. Whether youre on a camping trip in a canadian national park or walking to school in dar es salaam tanzania, mosquitos are an irritating and. Pioneering healthier ways to protect against insects. I hate malaria tabs and i hate mossies in general so ive tried lots of other things over time. Back in 20 i invested in an indiegogo project called kite patch. A nontoxic stickon patch that stops mosquitoes from detecting you for up to 48 hours. High tech hope for repelling mosquitoes the new york times. A team of scientists and techsavvy entrepreneurs are putting the finishing touches on a stickerlike patch, meant to be worn on clothing, that essentially makes humans invisible to mosquitoes. Aug 25, 2015 consumer reports agrees with amcs gear guru. This small patch could make you invisible to mosquitoes. Thats mosquito birth youre smelling, said grey frandsen, a mosquito mercenary of sorts who guided me through kite. Jul 24, 20 a new technology could spell an end to your summer scratching and save millions around the world from mosquito borne diseases. Kite mosquito patch is a new natural insect repellent company that has released a unique poison and toxin free mosquito repellent that is replacing the outdated and dangerous solutions that are commonly available on the market today. The kite mosquito patch is worn on the clothing like a decal, and is claimed to keep mosquitoes from detecting your presence for up to 48 hours.
Voucher holders can collect the product from mydeal. Picaridin is the best mosquito repellent available now, but will the forthcoming kite patch take the title. Essentially, the kite patch is a little square sticker that emits a cloak of chemical compounds that blocks a mosquitos ability to sense humans. The kite patch is a sticker you can attach to your shirt that contains a chemical to repel mosquitoes for. Mosquito repellent patches long lasting natural essential oil bug repeller stickers deetfree insect protection patch nontoxic insect defender product for family safe for kid baby adult.
When you pledge to get a pack of patches, you also donate a pack to people in uganda, where malaria is the leading cause of death. They said it was a patent pending game changer in the fight against malaria in africa. Bautek says that the setting of the tip sticks in normal function can be two centimetres lower. I wasnt planning on buying a glider but i just couldnt let it go.
Uganda is an eastafrican nation endemic to many mosquitoborn pathogens including malaria where in some areas, greater than 60% of children are infected. All you have to do is spray kite shield on your skin and the mosquitoblocking shield of protection goes to work. Jul 19, 20 kite patch makes you invisible to mosquitoes. Kite patch is being developed as a lightweight, durable complement to kite shield mosquito repellent. Provides up to 6 hours of protection per patch from mosquitos. Stick it to mosquitoes with the kite patch the weather channel. Moskishield mosquito repellent patches are both fun and easy to use. Mosquitos are annoying, they also transmit dangerous. Kite patch is being developed as a lightweight, durable sociallyresponsible complement to kite shield mosquito repellent. The patch will start repelling mosquitoes with no skin contact necessary. Our flagship wearable spatial mosquito repellent patch. Stick it to mosquitoes with the kite patch the weather.
Anyone confident these might be the answer to our little bloodsucking pals. Compounds reported in this initial proofofprinciple investigat. Vimeo olfactor laboratory mosquito defense may have a new secret weapon. Kite patch makes you invisible to mosquitos incredible. Oct 11, 2016 all you have to do is spray kite shield on your skin and the mosquitoblocking shield of protection goes to work. Uganda is an eastafrican nation endemic to many mosquito born pathogens including malaria where in some areas, greater than 60% of children are infected.
Kite patch wearable spatial mosquito repellent kite. Back in 20 i invested in an indiegogo project called. I buy the vit b mossie patches and the citronella bracelets and i put the patch up on my arm and the bracelet around my ankle plus a light spray of mossie spray if they are hovering about. We put new patches on after we showered on saturday morning. Ive tried to read and understand exactly how this thing allegedly works, but cant seem to find anything that isnt just hyping this thing. Mar 18, 2017 page 1 of 2 kite mosquito patch will they work. How does the kite patch work to prevent mosquito bites. A team of scientists and techsavvy entrepreneurs are putting the finishing touches on a stickerlike patch, meant to be worn on clothing, that. The patch is wearable on the exterior of clothing and will provide up to 6hours of spatial protection.
I then flew at griefenburg and the dolomites with 2. An effective, 3rdparty validated mosquito repellent that is shipping now check out kite shield. Developed by olfactor laboratories in the us, the company hopes to release its innovation in the first quarter of 2017. This item kite shield mosquito repellent agraco mosquito skin patch body absorbs 36hour mosquito deterrent all natural deterrent deetfree made in the usa family travel 2pack 20 patches brookhaven delights mosquito repellent patch 120 count, insect repellent resealable stickers with 2 bracelet nontoxic, nature citronella, lemongrass and. On the instructions the manufacturer mentions applying 2 patches if in a heavily infested area or consuming alcohol. Kite shield is the first product released by kite, and is now commercially available via a wide range of retailers, including amazon. My tentmate complained of a large number of both mosquito and noseeum bites. Simple patch keeps mosquitos off you kite patch youtube.
This article was published in 2011, and its likely that the kite patch contains similar but less toxic compounds. Aug 03, 20 i, too, am highly skeptical of the claims. Kites compounds act as a nontopical, spatial repellent, blocking mosquitoes ability to detect carbon dioxide their primary method of tracking human blood meals. We now work closely with schools, hospitals, domestic food service companies, warehouses. Agraco mosquito skin patch body absorbs 36hour mosquito deterrent all natural deterrent deetfree made in the usa family travel 2pack 20 patches 3. It looks like a nicotine patch, but the little diamondshaped kite. This little sticker works like an antimosquito force field wired.
Kite products are based on new entoscience technology, controlling the neurons of biting nuisancepests, like mosquitos. Kite patch is a 2by2inch adhesive square that makes people. Voucher is valid only for one pack of 5 mosquito repellent sticker patches. Luckily some super smart researchers and sciency types have invented a small patch that makes you pretty much invisible to mosquitoes. Our spray repellent product creates an invisible repelling barrier on the skin without harming you, or the environment. As we continue to develop kite patch, we seek to protect people, pets and agriculture while posing little to no risk to their health and the environment. Kite shield makes you virtually invisible if they cant find you, they cant. The patches last 36 hours but we didnt wear the same patches all weekend. Aug 11, 2015 thats mosquito birth youre smelling, said grey frandsen, a mosquito mercenary of sorts who guided me through kite. This little sticker works like an antimosquito force field. Theres some interesting science from the lab regarding the effect of the chemicals on hostseeking mosquitoes. The patch that allows humans to go virtually undetected by mosquitoes for up to 48 hours. Kenneth potter took control of our company in 2009 to focus on staying ahead of cuttingedge agricultural technologies, although our origins trace back to agways founding in 1964.
The longawaited arrival of kite products flagship innovation, creation and product. Ultimately, the kite patch and the kite shield mosquito repellant are two high quality products created by kite. Brand south africa reporter a sticker patch could be the next step in malaria prevention in africa. Such incredible performance and such easy handling. Jul 20, 20 for obvious reasons, these patches are currently available to those residing in the us. What is the timeline and plan for receiving the patches. The kite patch offers an invisibility cloak against mosquitoes. My patch did prevent me from receiving any mosquito bites when i went running on sunday night and mowed the lawn on sunday night. For most of us, mosquitos are nothing more than a nuisance we have to tolerate when we spend time outdoors for the rest, a mosquito bite can. Kite patch is claimed to make you invisible to mosquitoes. Sep 08, 2009 my tentmate complained of a large number of both mosquito and noseeum bites. But eventually id like to have a quiver of 3 with a dune gooner, something like a kite and a topless.
These guys claimed to be working on a nicotine patch like product that kept mosquitos away for a day at a time. Ive heard of campers and outdoorsmen trying to achieve the same effect by taking lots of vitamin b1 prior to spending time in mosquito country, but i hadnt heard of a vitaminbased mosquito patch prior to the radio segment. All tech considered a small, square sticker called the kite patch promises to keep mosquitoes away by. For a moment my kite looked as if it was trying to reinflate. Kite products are based on new entoscience technology, controlling the neurons of. While researching several guidebooks, including amcs best backpacking in new england, he has hiked thousands of miles across new england, california, and alaska, among other wilderness destinations. Kite patch for most of us, mosquitos are nothing more than a nuisance we have to tolerate when we spend time outdoors for the rest, a mosquito bite can mean illness, or even death. This lightweight patch can keep bloodsucking bugs away and could prove key in the global battle against malaria. An effective, 3rdparty validated mosquito repellent that is. But, just because something works in the lab doesnt mean it will work in a practical manner. Each goal reached leads to more kite patches donated to families that are at a high risk of malaria. Therefore i think that these patches definitely work, but i have ended up borrowing mild insect repellent for my feet.
We created the wearable spatial antimosquito patch concept and garnered. I have flown over 25 gliders over 35 years and this glider just blew me away. A patch designed to make you invisible to mosquitoes. All tech considered a small, square sticker called the kite patch promises to keep mosquitoes away by sending out chemicals that block the. The patches work by saturating your skin with vitamin b1, which makes your bodys scent unattractive to mosquitoes. Kite patch can make you invisible to mosquitoes for 48 hours. Simply place the patch on clothing and you are good to go. Aug, 20 stick it to mosquitoes with the kite patch. This little sticker works like an antimosquito force. Kite shield all natural mosquito repellent free shipping.
A hang glider circa 2006 with a double surface of 85%. Kite is working with incountry organization pilgrim africa, who is helping distribute the repellent patches, implement the campaign infrastructure, and collect feedback on the technology. A 100% deetfree mosquito repellent thats more effective than traditional repellents. Offering a deetfree, chemical free mosquito repelling solution that doesnt use any poisons or toxins to keep mosquitoes away, kite shield is. A mosquito repellent patch, made using nontoxic substances, is being developed to curb diseases such as malaria. It seems like all focus was shifted from kite patch to kite shield.
Perhaps the most irritating of all small flying insects, mosquitoes are found it virtually every country in the world in more than 41 different highly annoying strains. Kite is the worlds newest weapon against mosquitoes and mosquitoborne diseases. From what i read on the kite it would be a great in between compromise, good for working really small sites with its easy handling, but still better performance than say a sting3. I buy the vit b mossie patches and the citronella bracelets and i put the patch up on my arm and the bracelet around my ankle plus a light spray of. The kite team continues to be on mission to eradicate malaria and lower the impact of all mosquitoborne diseases throughout the world. Described as incredible performance and easy handling. This little sticker works like an anti mosquito force field the kite patch is a little square sticker that emits a cloak of chemical compounds that block a mosquito s ability to sense humans. Kite patch wearable spatial mosquito repellent kite products. This little sticker works like an antimosquito force field the kite patch is a little square sticker that emits a cloak of chemical compounds that block a mosquitos ability to sense humans. Find great deals on ebay for kite patch and kite patch mosquito. We created the wearable spatial antimosquito patch concept and garnered global attention. We created the wearable spatial anti mosquito patch concept and garnered global attention.
Right now theyre raising money on indiegogo to send the kite patch to parts of the world affected by malaria and other diseases carried by mosquitoes. Made of blend of fdaauthorized nontoxic ingredients, which emit a scent that masks the carbon dioxide, it prevents mosquitoes to spot the target and bite. Belursus rpllent stickers for family kids adults natural organic repellent patch with essential oils of citronella lemongrass hypoallergenic nontoxic deetfree long protection. Successfully crowdfunded antimosquito kite patch moves. Kite patch makes you invisible to mosquitos incredible things. A new technology could spell an end to your summer scratching and save millions around the world from mosquitoborne diseases. Aug 07, 20 a patch designed to make you invisible to mosquitoes.
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