EXCERPT FROM COUNTRY LIVING BY HANNAH JONES AND ALISON ALLSOPP UPDATED: MAY 15, 2023
Summer is the season of deliciously fresh produce, nights by the fire pit, weekends relaxing in the lake, and so much more. Does it also have to be the season for bugs? Turns out, it doesn’t! There are tons of ways to keep the bugs at bay during the summer months, but not all of them are ideal (looking at you smelly bug spray). But bug zappers are practically harmless…at least to everyone other than those pesky flying insects. You heard that right—say goodbye to bug bites once and for all. bonus new member
Of course, the best way to get rid of bugs is to prevent them from coming in your home or yard to start with. But we know that’s rarely possible, which is where the bug zappers come in handy. But, as with everything, not all bug zappers are made the same. While a discreet plug-in zapper might be perfect for your kitchen, you’ll probably want something different for camping. And, as it turns out, there’s a lot of other things to think about when buying a bug zapper.
Voted Most Attractive Bug Zapper
Out of all the bug zappers on this list, this is definitely the most attractive option. The flame-like light attracts bugs and zaps them immediately. We prefer these bug zappers to tiki torches because not only do they work better, but you also don’t have to worry about an open-flame around kids and pets.
You can secure the light to stakes or atop a table or post. These bug zappers are solar powered and can last up to six hours on a full charge, so you won’t need to worry about bugs creeping back in during a long night out. The weather-proof construction makes them incredibly maintenance, other than the occasional need to clean the insect tray…
Positive review: “This is by far the best insect killer torch. It is very sturdy and has sections to make it any height you need it. It also has a base stand that you can sit on a table. Love this feature. Plus it is solar powered and charges very easily and keeps a good charge to zap the bugs. Drawer cleans very easily. Very bright light to attract bugs.”
