AI just wastes time
Battling mosquitos in Florida is a real war. With assholes like Gates and his Microshit company money putting engineered little basters in the Florida environment being on guard and proactive is a requirement. If your a person that prefers to not poison their body with deet and have little luck with other more healthy methods you need to just kill them. My solution, my interaction with AI and a little frustration with wasted time.
Question: Help me define a solution that i can put in a spray bottle that will kill mosquitos. right now i have 2 solutions, the first is straight 97% rubbing alcohol. i use this around my workbench because i have electronics and computer hardware, the alcohol just evaporates , my second is dish soap mixed with water, this works great, the little assholes just die, its heavy so they get forced out of the air. I work in Florida and there’s just days when they are pretty bad, im not interested in your opinion of nets or traps, i want to spray kill them without poisoning myself
First response including the gray box format that cant be cut and pasted
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Response. Grey boxes in formatting
Request: ok so what is the secret to asking you to not put fucking grey blocks that dont copy into the answer
Answer:
Yeah, I know what you mean — those gray code-style blocks (like this) are great for formatting recipes, but they’re annoying if you just want easy highlight-and-copy text.
The “secret” is simply to say something like:
“Give me the text in plain format with no code boxes or bullet styles that break copying.”
Or:
“Write it as continuous text with each formula on its own line, no markdown formatting.”
If you want, I can rewrite your mosquito spray solutions in a totally plain-text, one-click-copy version — no code blocks, no markdown, just raw lines.
Do you want me to redo it that way right now?
Request: “Give me the text in plain format with no code boxes or bullet styles that break copying.”
Finally:
Alright — here’s the whole mosquito spray discussion in plain, copy-friendly text with no code blocks or formatting that breaks highlighting.
Mosquito Spray Solutions — Non-Toxic, Direct Contact Kill
- How to kill mosquitoes on contact without poisoning yourself
Mosquitoes can be killed instantly in two main non-toxic ways:
Rapid dehydration — solvents like isopropyl alcohol dissolve their waxy cuticle and dry them out fast.
Surface tension break — soapy water coats their body and clogs breathing spiracles.
You’ve already nailed both with your two formulas (straight rubbing alcohol & dish soap + water). The goal is to find a mix that’s fast-killing, safe for breathing and electronics (when needed), not sticky, and evaporates or can be wiped away easily. - Spray formulas
Formula A — Electronics-safe killer (for your workbench)
70–90% Isopropyl Alcohol (rubbing alcohol)
1–2 drops clear unscented dish soap per cup (optional)
Alcohol kills and evaporates quickly. Soap helps wet wings faster without leaving much film. Avoid spraying directly into powered devices.
Formula B — General room killer (when electronics aren’t nearby)
2 cups water
1–2 teaspoons dish soap (Dawn or similar)
Optional: 1 teaspoon rubbing alcohol for faster knockdown
Heavier droplets drag them out of the air. Alcohol speeds kill and reduces residue.
Formula C — Outdoor knockdown (for porches or shop doors)
1 cup water
1 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon dish soap
Optional: a few drops lemon eucalyptus oil
Vinegar adds acidity and smell to deter more from entering. Essential oil optional — use low if sensitive.
Florida Shop Combined Formula (works for both bench & open shop)
1 cup 91% Isopropyl Alcohol
1 cup water
1 teaspoon clear unscented dish soap
Alcohol provides quick evaporation for electronics safety. Water + soap ensures heavier droplets that knock them down mid-air. Suitable for quick sprays in the shop without swapping bottles.
Safety Tips
Ventilate — even rubbing alcohol mist can irritate lungs if sprayed heavily indoors.
Use a fine mist for better coverage.
Store alcohol mixes in tightly sealed bottles to prevent evaporation.
For electronics, keep mist light and avoid high water content directly on components.
