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Mosquito sonic youth repellent: collected headlines

2012 February 22
by Mary Munro

Update

“‘A clear example of direct discrimination’ — young Angus politician calls for ban on Mosquito devices” Courier

Following posted on 22.2.12

“Battle over Mosquito buzzes on” Scotsman
“Scottish Youth Parliament member calls for mosquito device ban” BBC

Following posted on 19.1.09

“Torture tones for iPhones outrage teen campaigners” Sunday Herald

Following posted on 22.12.08

“Anger as ‘mosquito’ repellent removed” Herald

Following posted on 24.06.08

“Anti-teen Mosquito set to be banned by council swat team” Evening News

Following posted on 21.04.08

“Ban call on audio dispersal devices” Herald

Following posted on 14.02.08

“Children’s chief calls for ban on Mosquito” Evening News
“Campaign to ban the ‘teen tormentor’ from Scotland” Herald
“Antisocial behaviour” Herald
“Commissioner ‘wants anti-teen gadget banned’” Independent

Following posted on 19.12.07

“Police support anti-gang devices” BBC

Following posted on 12.11.07

“A painless way to make kids buzz off?” Herald

Following posted on 05.10.07

“Banff ‘Mosquito’ to take swipe at antisocial behaviour” Press and Journal

Following posted on 17.02.06

“Sounding out: mosquito repels youngsters hanging around” Herald

See also

PE1367 Petition by Andrew Deans on behalf of the Scottish Youth Parliament calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to ban use of the ‘Mosquito’ and other such devices which emit a loud, unpleasant, high-pitched noise designed to be heard only by those under 25.

Mosquito Promotional leaflet
SCCYP discussion board

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