The Mosquito
The Mosquito is a device developed in the UK, that emits a high-frequency tone that can only be heard by animals, young children, and teenagers. The electronic sound maker was created to deter teenagers from loitering. A ring tone was created soon after, call The Mosquito Ringtone or Teen Buzz, which has been used to catch teens using their phone during school hours. According to reports, the device is said to violate the UK's Human Rights Act of 1998.
Fast Facts
- Banned in 1998
- Re-released in 2006
- Inaudible for Adults
- Used by shopkeepers in the UK
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