Researcher Faces 30,000 Tiger Mosquitoes in Extreme Experiment with New Natural Repellent — and None of Them Can Bite Her

Written by Felipe Alves da Silva

Published on 01/07/2025 at 21:36

Mosquitos tigres em voo próximo à vegetação — espécie invasora usada em experimento inédito na Guadeloupe para testar a eficácia de um novo repelente natural.

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In A Experiment Conducted In Guadeloupe, A Scientist Voluntarily Entered A Sealed Chamber With 32 Thousand Tiger Mosquitoes After Applying A New Natural Repellent. The Test Aimed To Prove The Effectiveness Of The Product Against The Invasive Species Aedes Albopictus, Known For The Transmission Of Diseases Such As Dengue, Chikungunya, And Zika.

The Researcher Marie Modeste, A Specialist In Molecular Biotechnology, Underwent The Test After Applying The Product Kreopik All Over Her Body. The Repellent, Formulated With Local And Natural Ingredients, Was Developed By Scientists In The Region As An Ecological Alternative To Chemical Products. The Experience Lasted More Than 20 Minutes, And Modeste Did Not Suffer Any Bites, Even In Front Of Thousands Of Hungry Mosquitoes For Over Eight Hours.

The Effectiveness Of The Repellent Caught Attention Not Only Because Of The Result, But Also Because Of The Rigor Of The Experiment. Before The Application Of The Product, A Control Phase Was Conducted, Where The Scientist Exposed Her Arm In A Small Chamber And Received Several Bites. This Stage Served To Validate The Insects’ Behavior Pattern.

Researcher Tests Natural Repellent From Guadeloupe In Chamber With 32 Thousand Tiger Mosquitoes And Does Not Suffer Any Bites

100% Natural Formula And Local Production

Kreopik Is Made From Essential Oils, Cocoa Butter, And Shea Butter. The Goal Is To Offer A Completely Plant-Based Solution, Safe For Humans And Effective Against Mosquitoes And Ticks. The Initiative Also Aims To Reduce The Environmental Impact Of Conventional Repellents And Strengthen The Local Production Chain.

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Tiger Mosquitoes Advance In New Regions

The Aedes Albopictus, Known As The Tiger Mosquito, Has Expanded Its Presence In Europe, Especially In Metropolitan France, And In Various Tropical Areas Of The World. Its Ability To Adapt To Varied Urban And Climate Environments Represents A Growing Risk To Public Health.

For This Reason, Authorities And Researchers Have Intensified Efforts To Find Safe And Effective Solutions. Natural Alternatives Like Kreopik Emerge As Promising Options, Especially In Areas Where The Intensive Use Of Insecticides Has Caused Resistance In Vectors.

Immediate Protection With Accessible Solutions

While Products Like Kreopik Are Not Widely Available On The Market, Experts Recommend Simple Preventive Measures. These Include Using Repellent Plants In Outdoor Areas, Such As Citronella, Lavender, And Rosemary, And Eliminating Mosquito Breeding Grounds, Such As Stagnant Water In Pots And Gutters.

It Is Also Possible To Use Screens On Windows, Long-Sleeved Clothing, And Fans To Keep Insects Away. The Integration Of These Practices With Natural Products Can Create A Safer Environment, Especially During The Warmer And Rainy Seasons.

Results Reinforce Paradigm Shift

The Demonstration With 32 Thousand Mosquitoes Reinforces The Viability Of Biological And Natural Solutions In Vector Control. The Safety Of The Product, Combined With Its Effectiveness, May Encourage Public Policies And Community Strategies Aimed At The Sustainable Use Of Local Resources.

The Information Was Released By The Portal La 1ère FranceInfo In A Report About The Tests Conducted In Guadeloupe, Highlighting The Advancement Of Scientific Development In The Region And Its Potential Global Impact In The Fight Against Arboviruses.

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