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Oct 16, 2026 at 7:20 PM ET
USF Professors Develop AI Mosquito Trap
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University of South Florida professors have developed a smart mosquito trap that uses artificial intelligence to identify mosquito species from images. USF associate professor Ryan Carney said it can identify the type that spreads dengue fever with 98% accuracy, potentially helping mosquito surveillance target disease-carrying species.
WHO: University of South Florida professors Sriram Chellappan and Ryan Carney
WHAT: USF professors developed an AI-powered trap that identifies mosquito species, including the type that spreads dengue fever.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, Florida
WHY: The trap is intended to help combat mosquito-borne diseases by identifying the species that spread them.
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