Music made by dubstep artists such as Skrillex could be an effective way to protect against mosquitoes, according to a recent scientific study.

A team of international scientists specialising in the insects and the diseases they carry subjected adults of the species Aedes aegypti, known as the yellow fever mosquito, to electronic music to gauge the results.

They wrote: "Sound and its reception are crucial for reproduction, survival, and population maintenance of many animals.

"In insects, low-frequency vibrations facilitate sexual interactions, whereas noise disrupts the perception of signals from conspecifics [members of the same species] and hosts."

The aedes aegypti mosquito, commonly found in tropical regions of the world and known for the white markings on its legs, is known to spread dangerous and sometimes life-threatening diseases such as the Zika virus, dengue fever, and yellow fever.

The dubstep track Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites by Skrillex, which has a mix of very high and very low frequencies, was chosen to see whether electronic music could be an effective repellent.