Although it is brighter and louder than some other models-another reason to keep it at a distance from where you are entertaining-we think its coverage area and effectiveness make it the best choice for most outdoor spaces. We recommend hanging at a distance to attract nearby bugs away from your outdoor seating area-you may need an extension cord since the power cord is short. This durable, polycarbonate, lantern-style bug zapper needs to be plugged into an outlet to work.

We found that the bug zapping seemed to escalate more with the cartridge, but the lantern still works without it. While each one only lasts for 30 days, replacement cartridges are available. The zapper comes with an octenol (an active ingredient in many pesticides) attractant cartridge to lure mosquitos. We noted that it took about 30 minutes for the bugs to find the light attractive once we turned it on, but after that, this zapper killed dozens of mosquitoes and smaller flying bugs. We tested this zapper in one of our own backyards and found that it did an outstanding job of eliminating flying pests.

Mosquitoes, biting flies, and other annoying bugs are zapped immediately on the electrified grid. The Spruce Home Improvement Review Boardĭesigned for outdoor use, the Flowtron BK-40D Electronic Insect Killer uses a high-intensity UV light bulb to attract pests from as far as an acre away.

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