The poisons used against mice and mosquitoes are dangerous for humans and the environment. Reducing their use is an important goal for all public administrations
Life BIOREPEM has successfully experimented with a new solution that contributes to urban sustainability while protecting human health and biodiversity
Main project results
Every year, specialized companies use toxic substances to rid our cities of mosquitoes and mice on behalf of municipalities. The use of these substances is done in violation of Italian and European regulations that prohibit them in the absence of valid alternatives.
Life BIOREPEM has demonstrated the validity of an alternative, ecological, and digital solution that allows for the monitoring of the presence of mice and mosquitoes and prevents infestations without resorting to biocides.
THE MUNICIPALITIES WHERE THE EXPERIMENTATION TOOK PLACE
THE PARTNERS INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT
THE INSTALLED TRAPS FOR RATS AND MOSQUITOES
The Life BIOREPEM project has experimented with multiple-capture traps for mice and mosquitoes. The traps - integrated into a network that also includes other devices - are managed through a digital platform. A mobile application allows for recording data related to the service.
The BIOREPEM model adopts an integrated approach to pest control (IPM) that involves informing and engaging all stakeholders: public administrations, companies, citizens, and veterinarians.
MUNICIPALITY OF FIUMICINO
In Fiumicino, a network consisting of 108 devices (traps for mice and mosquitoes) has been established to monitor 9 schools, a senior centre, 3 municipal offices, and 2 tourist areas. The system has allowed for continuous and multiple captures of rodents and mosquitoes, without the need to resort to biocides.
MUNICIPALITY OF FRANCAVILLA AL MARE
In Francavilla al Mare, a network composed of 72 devices has been established for the protection of 11 schools, a municipal office, a museum area, and a tourist area. During the project, all drain covers located around the monitored sites in both municipalities were also treated with a natural larvicide
BIOREPEM
LIFE 19 ENV/IT/000358
BIOCIDE REDUCTION IN PEST MANAGEMENT
LIFE 19 ENV/IT/000358
BIOCIDE REDUCTION IN PEST MANAGEMENT
Project funded by the EU Life Programme
Duration: 01/09/2020 – 31/12/2024
Total project cost: 1,577,325 Euros
EU contribution: 842,033 Euros
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