Electric fly traps, also known as “bug zappers,” are devices that use electric current to kill insects. All electric fly traps have the same basic design in that the square or sometimes lantern-shaped box contains a light bulb to attract insects, featuring a transformer and a double layer of electrified metal wire mesh. The insect flies through the voids in the web and completes the circuit on contact. The error is “zipped” and killed instantly.
There are electric fly traps that can be used both indoors and outdoors, but it is important that you choose the right bug zapper for your purpose. The outdoor form should not be used indoors, as this can be dangerous. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of using electric fly traps:
Electric fly traps leave minimal mess, unlike other types of fly and insect eradication. Insect sprays, for example, leave insect corpses lying around your house and release chemical compounds into the air. While these are considered safe when used properly, you may not want to expose your family to these chemicals. Fly strips are another alternative to bug pumps, but they’re unsightly, and no one wants to touch the strips to get rid of bug carcasses stuck to the tape. Indoor bug zappers and some outdoor ones have a collection container where the dead bugs fall upon impact.
Electric fly traps can be reused, unlike sprays and tapes that need to be replaced frequently. Indoor bug zappers are also much more attractive than fly strips, which most people don’t want to be seen by guests (and, in fact, would rather not be seen themselves!). Many bug zappers are designed to look like lanterns and can blend with home or patio decor.
One disadvantage of electric fly traps is that they may not attract all types of insects. This is not a problem if flies are the main problem, but if you want to attract mosquitoes as well, not all bug zappers will do the job. This is because mosquitoes are not attracted to light like other flying insects. However, there are models of bug zappers that emit a substance called octinol, which attracts mosquitoes.
Another issue that may concern some is that because bug zappers tend to attract some insects, they can create an imbalance in the surrounding environment when used outdoors. There is no concrete evidence to prove that this is absolutely the case, but it is a concern for some. This isn’t necessarily a major concern, since many people only use outdoor bug zappers for patio parties and other outdoor social gatherings. Indoor electric fly traps do not cause this problem.
Electric fly traps An effective way to control flies, mosquitoes and other annoying flying insects. When used indoors, the effectiveness of the bug zapper can be improved by placing it in areas where high bug traffic is observed. This is because the effectiveness of the bug zapper depends on the insect sensing light and luring it into the device to be “going off”.
Overall, electric fly traps are a solid investment for those who have a persistent problem, both indoors and outdoors. They are reusable, effective, can blend indoors or outdoors, and eliminate a lot of the “heart” factor when it comes to eliminating flies and other flying insects.