Bug Zapper
Submitted: Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 08:09
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Member - Carl and Pamela
If you are like me and insects are the scurge of
camping, I have descovered a new Bug Zapper.
Well it probably has been around but it is new to me.
I should mention here that it is 240 volt so most likely suitable for caravans with
inverters.
Rather than Zap the bugs with electricity, it has a fan that blows insects into a capture tray. The tray below the UV light is filled with
water and detergent. Just clean out the tray and you are ready to go again.
The zapper is light weight, does not use much power and has a light so
bright it can also be used for a security light at night. You do not however get that "Zzzzzz" noise which makes me feel like I am getting back at them. Image Could Not Be Found about $89
Reply By: Shaker - Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 09:21
Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 09:21
Don't be disappointed if you don't 'catch' any mosquitos.
Several trials have shown that they aren't attracted to the ultra violet zappers, in one test they wrapped the unit with clear sticky back with the adhesive side out, & didn't catch one mosquito, just moths, flies & beetles.
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Follow Up By: Member - Mike DID - Tuesday, Dec 01, 2009 at 17:22
Tuesday, Dec 01, 2009 at 17:22
That's right - mosquitoes are attracted by heat and Carbon Dioxide.
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Reply By: Member - Bob B (NSW) - Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 09:22
Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 09:22
G'day sounds great what is the name and where do you get it?
Regards Bob.
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Reply By: Wok - Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 10:28
Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 10:28
Pros: Picks up midges & sandies as
well...mossies less so
Cons: Fan is quite loud [yes...its subjective] will rattle with non-sine wave
inverters..needs to be placed some distance way from site [brings in moths etc]....liquid should be replaced every few days.....PONGS
Unfortunately it kills the good bugs as
well...eg praying mantis
eng hoe
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Reply By: D200Dug- Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:30
Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:30
I like the snap crackle and pop of the traditional bug zapper.
I would love to find a zapper that takes out mozzies effectively.
Around home I am using the fly traps now available at Bunnings and they are very effective ( BUT THEY DO STINK )
As they are quite expensive I have started modifying plastic soft drink bottles and use the attractant bait in them to lure flys.
We have an insane number of blow flys here ;-(
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Reply By: Wilk0 - Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 13:23
Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 13:23
Hi Carl & Pamela,
On initial inspection I dont think the
water tray would be big enough to catch the hordes of insects that the light would attract.
Regards Wilko
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Reply By: paulnsw - Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 20:19
Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 20:19
only thing that attracts mosquitoes is carbon dioxide
you may find far better than any bug zapper is to use the
bright white leds.
bright white leds attract few bugs and appear to keep bugs away.
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