Are you tired of having your cozy evenings on the porch ruined?
Or maybe small irritating mosquitoes and biting insects just won’t let you sleep at night!
This guide will help you find the perfect Insect trap or repellent to help you through the evening and night.
Coverage Area
Models readily available today can provide anywhere from a couple of hundred square feet to over 2 acres of security, and of course, those with higher coverage locations will normally cost more as well so you do not wish to spend beyond your means for no factor.
You typically want to select a model that supplies as close to full home protection as possible without performing insect control for the entire community.
Power Sources
Sticking to energy saving we suggest (if the option is available) solar power and or rechargeable batteries. Also look at the energy efficiency of the bulbs a product is using.
Safety
Bug zappers do not present a fire hazard higher than any other electrical device utilized around the home.
As long as the protective net is intact and secure, they are also safe for children and pets.
Product Warranties
You should look for products with 1 year or more warranty. Products with these warranties tell you that the manufacturer believes in the quality of their product. Otherwise, they would not have given out these warranties.
Building Quality
The protective outer casing is the first thing you should consider. Outdoor zappers should be tough, durable and heavy duty enough to withstand strong winds. They should be waterproof and resistant to rusting. Look for the IP rating for the unit. The IP weather rating goes from
IP54 to IP69K. It should be rated at least IP44 but the higher the better.
Read more about the IP standard here.
Indoor zappers don’t need to be quite so tough, but they should still be durable. The protective cage shouldn’t leave any gaps big enough for fingers to fit through.
Maintenance
The trap should be easy to clean and maintain. Models with high IP weather protective ratings can be washed down under running water. This makes it easier to clean.
Select The Right Trap for the Right Insect
While flies and moths are quickly drawn by ultraviolet light, some pests are less interested. Often, bug zappers are sold to handle more than simply flies
For me personally, mosquitoes are likewise a problem. While they can be interested in the light, mosquitoes tend to be more brought in to the odor of human sweat, or possibly co2 from your breath.
It is easier and both more effective and selective when using propane traps for mosquitoes and other biting bugs.
The propane trap is much more selective and will reduce the harm you do in your garden to moths, bees and other beneficial incest species.
Types of Bug Traps
There are a lot of different options to choose from today. Here is a list with different types of bug traps and insect repellents and what they are good for.
Propane Mosquito Fogger
The Propane Mosquito Fogger will help you reduce the population of mosquitoes. They are highly efficient, however, a temporary solution for bug control, so they’re best used for clearing mosquitoes off a campground before outdoor occasions.
See more in our Top 5 Propane Mosquito Foggers Review
Propane Mosquito Trap
The Propane Mosquito Trap are more effective and healthier as they won’t spread chemicals in your garden.
And you can just leave them running to take care of themselves while you do something else.
The downside to these machines is that they are quite expensive compared to other solutions.
We picked the 5 top Propane Mosquito Trap model her.
Electric Bug Zapper
The Electric Bug Zappers are most efficient in catching flies and other nonbiting insects. The UV light used in these to lure insects into the trap is not as effective as many manufacturers might let you believe.
See the solar bug zapper we recommend here.
