Re: Electronic pest repellers: summary.

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From: Steven Schwartz
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1993 00:19

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In article <1993Jun13.191444.24922@husc3.harvard.edu>, lulov@zariski.harvard.edu (Nathan A. M. Lulov) writes:
> 
> I have also asked around and was told:
> ...
>   2. A zoologist's observation: a magnetic field makes fly's wings bit with
> another frequency so the fly can't fly ( this is the reason why there is no
> mosquitos under high power electric lines ).

Wait a month or two.  Someone will begin marketing "high voltage power
lines to keep your backyard pest-free."  I am reminded of those
"satellite dish" rabbit ears.  :-)
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