The Device That Drives Troublemakers Away
The new device called the Mosquito is driving trouble making youths away.
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Recently I watched a program on television and was fascinated by a recent development in technology called the ‘Mosquito’, a sonic deterrent device. The Mosquito was created to emit a sound wave resembling that of a buzzing insect in attempt to stop hundreds of youths from congregating around Theatre Square, in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.
The device is a transmitter that works by sending out a specialized frequency, an ultra sonic tone that can only be heard by younger people under the age of 25 and animals. In trails it has been proven that the longer the youths are exposed to it the more annoying it becomes.
Apparently it is working very well in the Square and since the Mosquito has been installed the local shop owners have been welcoming it because there has been a marked reduction in criminal damage and problems created by youths around the shops.
I am quite certain that because these trails were successful in Swindon a lot of shops will now be acquiring it to drive the troublemakers away.
I have added a link of the sound wave the Mosquito uses, although, I can’t hear it (LOL) I wish I could say I did but if your under 25 years of age you will and/or if your dog stops barking you will know why.
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ken bultman, posted this comment on Sep 19th, 2009
I am the dorkiest person in the world? I clicked mosquito sounds. I love my dog. I know why he barks.
Sourav, posted this comment on Sep 19th, 2009
Very interesting, thanks for sharing!
mzmax100, posted this comment on Sep 19th, 2009
haha, this is really fun. Thanks for sharing!
teddybear55, posted this comment on Sep 19th, 2009
Thanks for sharing this article. I really enjoyed reading it.
Lostash, posted this comment on Sep 19th, 2009
Yes, I’ve heard about these devices and apparently they are highly effective too!
Lostash, posted this comment on Sep 19th, 2009
I’ve just played it 5 or 6 times in a row! I’m well over the 25 threshold, but even I find it bloody annoying!!!
Melody Arcamo Lagrimas, posted this comment on Sep 19th, 2009
It sounds effective, thanks for sharing this.
Ruby Hawk, posted this comment on Sep 19th, 2009
I’ve never heard of this devise but it sounds like a good idea.
Milton H Peebles III, posted this comment on Sep 20th, 2009
This is so strange. Wonder who thought this up.
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Diverseblogger, posted this comment on Sep 20th, 2009
Lol!!! As always, so interesting and diverse (like me) lol. Keep it up
W.C. Barron, posted this comment on Sep 20th, 2009
Good information to know. Thank you…
simplyoj, posted this comment on Sep 20th, 2009
very unique article, I can hardly hear the sound from odeo site.
Mr Ghaz, posted this comment on Sep 20th, 2009
Great article and well -researched as always.very interesting as well. I learned something new today. Well done my friend 
Thank You!!
giftarist, posted this comment on Sep 20th, 2009
Interesting! And a good idea..^_^
strovek, posted this comment on Sep 21st, 2009
Thanks for sharing. It appears to be a very useful device. I wonder how long it stays effective.
Jane Jane, posted this comment on Sep 21st, 2009
high tech. great discovery.
deep blue, posted this comment on Sep 24th, 2009
Interesting sound. How I wish I had been younger than 25 to get annoyed.
Susan, posted this comment on Sep 25th, 2009
I’ve read that Barry Manilow music does the same thing. Here in the states it’s piped outside stores where teens hang out and they all leave.
Paul2KAD, posted this comment on Sep 25th, 2009
One of the shops near where I live has one. Very painful – I’ve complained but they refuse to switch it off. I’m 38.
It’s not as bad as my Dad’s cat scarer – that’s a slightly higher pitch and MUCH louder – leaves my ears ringing.
I’ve asked my doctor about it and he says it will probably be another 15-20 years before I can no longer hear the device, maybe much longer.
Jacques Berkeley, posted this comment on Sep 30th, 2009
That’s a new one on me – interesting!
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chantell, posted this comment on Sep 19th, 2009
Great Article Thanks for sharing.