Mosqitter

Mosqitter is a hardware startup founded in 2018 by Anastasiia Romanova (CEO) and Olga Diachuk (COO). The company's genesis traces back to Romanova's visit to the U.S. during the 2016-2017 Zika virus outbreak, which highlighted the environmental and health risks of conventional chemical-based mosquito control methods. Leveraging her prior experience, Romanova, along with Diachuk, assembled a team of engineers and entomologists to create a hardware-based, eco-friendly alternative. The Ukrainian-founded company, now headquartered in the New York area, targets the global pest control market with a software-driven solution.

The business operates by selling its proprietary mosquito-trapping devices directly and through distributors to both residential and commercial clients. Its customer base includes homeowners, apartment complexes, hotels, resorts, schools, and event venues. Mosqitter generates revenue through the sale of its hardware, with plans for a recurring revenue model through a licensing agreement with partners in markets like India. The company has secured funding from investors including Techstars, Google for Startups' Ukraine Support Fund, and Seeds of Bravery.

Mosqitter has developed a line of smart, chemical-free mosquito traps that disrupt the insects' breeding cycle. The core technology utilizes a multi-attraction system that mimics human presence by emitting heat, specific wavelengths of UV light, and a proprietary scent attractant, with the larger model also using CO2 to simulate breathing. This lures female mosquitoes into the device, where they are trapped, claiming a 93% reduction in mosquito populations over a four-week period. The product line includes the 'Grand', a durable, stainless-steel unit for large outdoor areas up to two acres, and the 'Mini', a more compact version for smaller yards, patios, and indoor use. Both devices are managed via a mobile application that allows for remote control and monitoring. A key differentiator is the system's design to be safe for humans, pets, and beneficial insects like bees and butterflies. The company is also developing an AI-powered monitoring system to analyze trapped mosquitoes, track population density, and predict potential outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases.

Keywords: pest control, hardware, mosquito trap, eco-friendly, IoT, SaaS, public health, vector control, smart home, entomology