3 days ago
Shoppers praise fly zapper that banishes mosquitoes in humid weather
One shopper said it was "very effective".
The weather cam impact everything from clothing choices, to outdoor activities and more. Summer storms could also bring flash flooding, forecasters predicted at the start of the week. Wetter weather can bring with it (apart from needing to make sure a good umbrella is nearby) many things, including in some cases bugs who won't mind getting wet.
If camping is a favourite pastime too, then something to zap mosquitoes can be a good investment. Now the Amufer electric bug zapper is on Amazon for just under £30, at £29.99. It uses an ultraviolet light bulb with a wavelength of 360 NM to attract mosquitoes, and then zap them with a voltage of 4200 V. The brand says their gadget works for mosquitoes, flies, moths and other flying insects.
It has a hook on top, meaning users can hang it wherever needed, or it can stand upright on a table. It is also anti-splash, so a few raindrops won't matter. It can be used indoors or outdoors, and is silent. Switch it on three hours before bedtime and it will help ensure bugs don't disturb a good night of sleep.
When it comes to disposing of the bugs it has zapped, it has a removable tray that can be easily removed and quickly cleaned. The UV light is also replaceable, and the lamp housing is made from flame-retardant ABS material.
For other options, Argos has the Zero In Lantern Bug Zapper for £11, which has a USB rechargeable battery pack and provides four hours of use per charge. There is also the 12W Electric Bug Zapper For Flies from B&Q, which is £19.99. Made with ABS housing and utilising UV light, it ensures no release of unpleasant odours, dangerous fumes, or harmful substances into your living space.
With a 4.2 star average rating on Amazon, out of 933 reviews, one customer reviewing the Amufer electric bug zapper said: "Fantastic zapper! Got to work straight away after turning it on and we've noticed a difference immediately with the number of flies. It's quite quiet bar giving a loud (satisfying) crack whenever an insect flies into it! Wish we'd bought this sooner - seller was fab as it arrived quickly in perfect condition".
Another person said: "This works really well, it seems to be sturdily built, has a proper fluorescent UV tube instead of feeble UV LEDs, emits a good amount of light to attract flies, when they get inside it onto the high voltage grid they go with a satisfying crack, which tells me the voltage and current is powerful too, testing it in England on large bluebottle flies, before taking it to France to zap the Tiger mosquitoes. All in all, very happy with it."
Someone else reckoned: "It seems to be working fine. I wasn't sure at first, as nothing seemed to happen. Then, while watching TV, I heard the loud crackle as a wasp met its end. Very effective."
But one shopper said: "It is very tall and takes some space. I'm not sure if it works for bigger flies. So far, I can only hear the small ones. Big ones bypass it."
Another added: "It does zap the flies, but they're not exactly attracted to the light. Maybe it's not bright enough? As I sit here, I have multiple flies in the room and have for some time whilst the light is on."
The Amufer electric bug zapper is on Amazon.
