Mosquitoes are responsible for almost a million deaths each year, making them one of the most dangerous animals on the planet.  We propose a solution to this public health problem called AliveSCENT, a mosquito deterrent that relies on the native methylerythritol 4-phosphate (MEP) pathway of Escherichia coli in the production of linalool as an odor-releasing system for commercial use. Linalool is an aromatic compound that is found in lavender. This product will attempt to reduce the incidence of malaria and other mosquito-borne illnesses. This system will be constructed through plasmid design, assembly, and integration, followed by verification of the linalool product using gas chromatography, odor detection by wafting, and evaluation as an effective repellent using a mosquito choice chamber.