Researchers say slippery walls make it difficult for biting insects to rest

As the planet warms, outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases are becoming more common around the world. Traditional solutions include bed nets or chemical treatment – but researchers at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering are trying a new angle: mosquito-repellent paint. The team, led by Kevin Golovin, an assistant professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, aims to develop new paint formulations that makes walls – the two-winged insect’s preferred indoor resting place – inhospitable. The project is one of five supported by the Global Engineering Seed (GESeed) program in its first round. The catalyst fund was created at U of T Engineering’s Centre of Global Engineering (CGEN) to support the development of community-engaged research that addresses critical challenges in Indigenous communities and countries in the Global South. …
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