In partnership with Google, OFF will issue a mosquito alert

SC Johnson, owner of the OFF repellent brand, will launch a highly technological product in partnership with Google Cloud and the Climate Engine. This time, the prediction of the presence of mosquitoes it will be something capable of issuing alerts days in advance. How will that be possible? Certainly, a very advantageous evolution!

The nuisance of the mosquito's presence goes beyond buzzing and bites that can itch with great constancy. Mosquitoes are also transmitters of some serious diseases, especially during the Brazilian summer. The creation could help more effectively in the fight against Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya.

The product is known as “OFF!Cast” and is already operating in the United States; the expected arrival in Brazil is closer than we can imagine. The product will be able to predict the presence of mosquitoes with the ability to alert up to seven days in advance. This will happen through a systematic analysis of biological issues.

The novelty predicts climate change and the arrival of mosquitoes, working according to the location of the user's cell phone. From there, Google will be able to predict data that is close to the zip code and count the number of days a mosquito can survive.

OFF!Cast and partnership with Google

There will be a crossing of data so that the information is conceived by the algorithm. According to OFF, the data will be calculated through the presence of Google Earth Engine and Google Cloud, which are linked to each other, Click here to know more. The creation came about at the SC Johnson Center in agreement with Insect Science and Family Health.

During the summer, it is important that water does not accumulate in tires, potted plants or anywhere else that could be a focus for mosquitoes. The lowest contagion of the disease will be defined through daily care.

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