1. Presbycusis

   Presbycusis is a medical phenomenon to describe age-related hearing loss. As we age, we lose the ability to hear high frequencies. This is due to the fact that our ear drum becomes less flexible and less active. Kids and teenagers can hear the higher frequency vibrations of sound, compared to adults. By the age of 25, most adults can’t hear frequencies of 13 or 14 kilohertz and above.

2. Mosquito Teen Repellent

   The Mosquito Ringtone is inspired by the Mosquito Teen Repellent. This is a device created by Howard Stapleton to ward off teenagers loitering outside shops in London. It emits high frequency sounds which annoys teenagers. Since the adults can’t hear it, they will still come in to the shop.

3. Uses of Mosquito Ringtone in Schools

   There has been cases whereby students use the mosquito ringtone to text their friends in class to avoid detection by their teachers. During tests, they may use them to cheat too. Teacher, beware!

4. Some Adults Can Hear It and Some Teenagers Can’t

   Not all adults are oblivious to the Mosquito Ringtone. Some adults who are musically inclined may be able to detect the high frequency sound as they are attuned to music of that nature. Some teenagers can’t hear the Mosquito Ringtone, but that could be absolutely normal or due to hearing damage.

5. Synonyms

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   The Mosquito Ringtone is also known as Teen Buzz or the Silent Ringtone

6. Ringing in the Ears

   Be careful when using the Mosquito Ringtone. You may experience a constant ringing in the ears and give you a terrible headache. Some say it leads to migraine too. Some say that the sound is so annoying, like someone screaming in your ears.

7. WAV File Better than MP3 Version

   Most people can still hear the MP3 version of the Mosquito Ringtone. WAV file which is a better quality audio file may mean that it is less likely to be heard by adults.

8. Can Goldfish Hear the Mosquito Ringtone?

   I’m not sure about the truth on this one. It seems that the Mosquito Ringtone drives the goldfish crazy, especially when the phone is placed near to the tank. They will swim around like crazy! I can’t justify this fact because I don’t have a pet goldfish.

9. Warning!

   Do not use the Mosquito Ringtone near a baby. You may just frighten him out of his wits. I read about how a lady’s three-month old baby woke up screaming when the ringtone is played. He only stops crying some time after the ringtone ceased. Poor baby!

10. Download the Mosquito Ringtone

    If you still want the Mosquito Ringtone, you can download the Mosquito Ringtone at Mosquito Ringtones website. Here you can select the frequency which is suitable to avoid detection by different age groups. It comes in three different formats, namely mp3, wav and ogg formats.

Enjoy!