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Laser System Tracks and Kills Mosquitoes in Slow Motion

National Geographic · News · 2 min · 2010 · YouTube title: New Laser Zaps Mosquitoes in SlowMotion | National Geographic
Why it's here

HN commenters bring it up as proof that laser mosquito defense is technically feasible, in threads about DIY pest-zapping projects.

What it covers

A short National Geographic piece showing a laser system that tracks and kills mosquitoes, filmed in slow motion, as part of anti-malaria efforts. It comes from Intellectual Ventures' 2010 work.