Best Bug Zapper Reviews 2023

As with any product, price will be a top deciding factor when it comes to purchasing your bug zapper. One factor that will impact the price significantly is the coverage area (and with this, the power of the unit). For a good quality bug zapper, you can expect to pay somewhere in the range of $20 to $200, depending on your needs.

Many of the more expensive models have additional features not offered by the less expensive ones. They offer larger coverage zones, and use more effective attractants and/or repellents. Very cheap bug zappers are to be avoided, as they may break and/or potentially cause a fire hazard, plus they tend to be less effective against the swarm of insects that may hit them.

In addition to considering you budget, you need to choose a bug zapper that is right for where you will be using it. Some are better for certain environments or climates than others. You will also need to take a look at how the unit will be powered. Do you want an electric insect killer, or you would rather have a solar- or battery-powered option?

In this guide, we will look at a few features that are required for different types of zappers, and other requirements you will want to consider before buying one. The features to look out for in your bug zappers include the following:

• Quality of construction and design – Ease of maintenance, user safety, etc.
• Coverage range – The size of the area that you are trying to cover with your bug zappers
• Additional features – Timer, sound, auto shut off, extra supplies, etc.
• Bulbs – Removable or fixed
• Insect type – Mosquitoes, flies, bugs, etc.
• Weather resistance – If it will be outdoors, it needs to withstand different weather conditions
• Mobility and portability – Is it fixed or movable?
• Expendable materials – Repeller mats, batteries, bait tablets, etc.
• Working mode – Day and (or) night
• Warranty – Details of the warranty

Users of bug zappers are quick to consider user safety, the quality of the zapper’s construction, and how easy it is to maintain. While you want a bug zapper that protects you from accidentally touching the wires and getting shocked, you also want the zapper to be able to lure insects. Look for a safe zapper, where the wires will let in insects, but not fingers. You should also consider a bug zapper that can be cleaned and maintained easily.

If you are looking for an outdoor zapper, consider whether you want it fixed in your garden or lawn, or mobile so you can use it both indoors and outdoors. Most manufacturers make zappers that can be fixed in the garden like a lamp post, so that they can serve as garden lights too. You may want to consider how weather-resistant your outdoor zapper is. You do not want to mount a zapper that may rust after it rains.

The cost of expendable materials for your zapper may add to the cost of the zapper itself. If you have to replace repeller mats, bait tablets or batteries every month, the cost of maintenance will increase. Consider the frequency of replacement for your consumables before deciding on a particular zapper.

Before making your purchase, have you considered the additional features you will want your bug zapper to have? What type of chemical attractants and repellents should it use? Do you want it to have a timer? Will you be comfortable with the level of noise it makes, or is it something that may make you jump out of your skin? If you get one with a lower sound, will it be as effective as the high-sounding zappers?

Bug zappers are either powered by electricity, batteries or solar power. If your outdoor zapper is electricity powered, you'll need to have electrical connections around the location of the zapper. This may turn out to be cumbersome. If, however, you have little or no access to electricity, consider either the rechargeable or AA battery-powered options. The best options for outdoor zappers are generally the solar-powered ones.

You also need to know the working mode your desired zapper operates in. Does it run in day mode, day and night mode, or just night mode? This information will help you know whether it suits the time of the day you want to use it for. Most zappers work in night mode. You need to also know the running time of your battery-powered zappers. You do not want to be outside barbecuing or camping and suddenly have your zapper run out of power. The bugs would be having a feast that night, and guess who the meal would be? Li-ion battery powered zappers last for up to three days on average.

One other factor you need to consider when purchasing your zapper is the coverage range. What is the use of a bug zapper if it does not cover the distance you need it to, especially if you are not the only one sitting around it? Most zapper makers include information on the range the zapper covers. Be sure that it covers the right range for your needs.

Find out what types of insects are peculiar to your environment, and whether your ideal zapper can catch such insects. Fireflies, houseflies, mosquitoes, gnats, and wasps are some of the insects you may want your buzz zapper to catch and fry. You need to be sure that any bug zapper you buy can kill these insects if they are common in your area.