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Best Bug Zapper

Published Jun 19th, 2019 11:37AM EDT

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Spend more time enjoying your backyard and less time worrying about pesky bugs with a great outdoor bug zapper. Nothing can ruin a nice evening sitting outside on your patio more than gnats, mosquitos, or flies. Hosting family barbecues can be infinitely tougher with an array of insects crawling or flying around you and your food. With the help of these bug zappers, you’ll be on your way to more quality time outdoors. Squash your bug problem once and for all with one of these bug zappers, tried and tested to improve your summer.

Best Hanging Bug Zapper

Offering a one-acre killing radius, the Flowtron BK-40D Electronic Insect Killer will help keep your home bug free. It measures 9-3/4″ x 9-3/4″ x 16-1/2″ and is run by at 15W black light bulb that can easily be changed. The cord runs nine inches in length and the electrified grid will zap any bug that it comes in contact with, allowing the bug to fall to the ground. Once it is plugged in, it offers continuous, uninterrupted service, so it won’t short out. The decorative lantern can double as security lighting to keep your backyard illuminated. Plus, there’s no added chemicals or pesticides to pollute the air.

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Best Handheld Bug Zapper

An upgrade on old fly swatters, the electrified ZAP IT! Mini Bug Zapper gives you control of your pest problem. Swing this zapper and a 4,000 volt grid of electricity is emitted, eliminating flies, mosquitoes, and other flying insects. This battery-operated swatter can be charged with any USB-cable. The built-in LED light shines brightly and allows you to zap bugs day or night. Pressing the activation button will make the bug zapper glow, indicating it is ready for use. It has a triple-layer safety mesh, protecting you from the electricity. It offers a wide surface area for more coverage.

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Best Portable Bug Zapper

KATCHY’s Original Indoor Insect Trap

can be placed anywhere and eliminates the loud zapping noise of an outdoor hanging bug zapper. The UV light lures insects in and the high-powered fan sucks them into the sticky glue boards that makes sure they don’t escape. It’s odorless and can be used indoors and outdoors. It can be plugged into a wall outlet, USB cord, or a power bank so it can be used in areas with no electricity. Changing the glue boards is a quick process and there’s no mess when removing them. Keep it near fruit and eliminate fruit flies and it is safe to be around babies and pets.

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