You love spending time outside with your summer tech when the weather is nice, but you don’t love the bug bites, or the flies trying to eat your snacks. And you definitely don’t love bugs buzzing around your home. Fortunately, a bug zapper can help you deal with those pesky pests.
Keep reading to learn more about how a bug zapper works, as well as some different options and styles.
How Bug Zappers Work
An electronic insect control system, also known as a bug zapper, removes flying insects including:
- Flies
- Mosquitoes
- Gnats
- Other biting insects
More specifically, bright and warm ultraviolet light attracts flying bugs. Bug zappers include a UV light bulb that is behind electrified metal grids. When an insect tries to get close to the light, it will be “zapped” by the wires in the grid.
The Benefits of Bug Zappers
Granted, instead of a bug zapper you could:
- Apply bug repellent to your exposed skin
- Purchase a sticky pest strip
- Use a fly swatter
But a bug zapper is a great option if you don’t want to use creams or sprays, don’t like the look of flies stuck to a strip of paper, and rarely have luck getting flies with a swatter.
In addition, bug zappers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and can help get rid of insects inside, in small backyards or on larger expanses of property.
Want to try a bug zapper but don’t know where to start? Here are four bug zappers that should help reduce the number of flying bugs inside or outside:
The DynaZap® Insect Zapper Offers 1.5 Acres of Protection
Rid your property of mosquitoes, flies, and other flying insects with the DynaZap 1.5 Acre Insect Zapper. This zapper is powerful and lightweight, so you can easily move it to different locations.
This bug zapper features:
- An included UV bulb that will last up to four months, or 3,000 hours of use
- Durable, weatherproof construction
- A sleek design that complements your outdoor furniture
To use this zapper, you simply have to plug it into an outdoor socket. For best results, place it 20 to 40 ft. from where you’re hanging out, and about 6 ft. off the ground.
The BLACK+DECKER Bug Zapper Does Double Duty as a Light Bulb & Zapper
The BLACK+DECKER Bug Zapper doubles as an LED light bulb.
Unlike other bug zappers that you have to hang or mount, this one screws into standard light sockets. This zapper may be the one for you because it:
- Works both outside and indoors
- Is energy efficient
- Provides up to 500 sq. ft. of protection
The BLACK+DECKER bug zapper is also discreet, and blends into your indoor or outdoor décor with ease.
Use the Power of the Sun To Zap Unwanted Insects
Not all bug zappers require a power outlet. The Westinghouse Solar Bug Lantern with a Shepherd Hook features solar panels that power the UV light.
You can hang the Solar Bug Lantern virtually anywhere you wish on the included shepherd hook. Install the included purple LED bulb to use this device as a bug zapper, or use the white LED bulb (also included) to enjoy it as a regular lantern.
The Westinghouse Solar Bug Lantern with Shepherd Hook features:
- Polycrystalline solar panels that will charge in sunlight
- A rechargeable battery
- An attractive black finish
Reduce Flying Insects On the Go With a Handheld Bug Zapper
Keep yourself and your friends and family safe from flying insects no matter where you are with the help of the Shop LC Handheld Battery Powered Bug Zapper.
You can take this highly portable bug and mosquito zapper—that’s shaped like a tennis racket—with you anywhere. For instance, if you’re going to a picnic in the park, or to a family member’s or friend’s barbecue.
The bright yellow bug zapper tennis racket:
- Runs on 2 AA batteries (not included)
- Only activates when you press the button on the handle
- Is made from durable and non-toxic ABS-thermoplastic polymer
- Is easy to clean with a dry cloth
Bug Zappers Can Make Your Summer More Enjoyable
You don’t have to put up with flying insects when the weather gets warm. Thanks to powerful and effective bug zappers, you can enjoy being outside or inside your home with the windows open without worrying about mosquitoes, gnats, flies, wasps, and other pesky insects.
