When confronting mosquitoes, some may choose to equip themselves with a mosquito zapper, to reduce the risk of infectious diseases and also to keep swarms of mosquitoes at bay. To help, here is a consumer’s guide to the top 5 mosquito zappers. Included is a short review of each zapper, where to buy it, along with any applicable websites containing more information.
1. Stinger MK100 Mosquito Zapper. From the Stinger® Electronic Zapper line of mosquito zappers. This mosquito zapper lures the mosquitoes to the zapper, utilizing octenal attractant and has a coverage of up to 1/2 acre, with a 120 volt 35 watt 7 watt bulb. The Stinger MK100 Mosquito Zapper uses 4 types of attractants; black light, color heat, chemical scent, and movement to attract mosquitoes in that area. This mosquito zapper also uses dusk to dawn sensor for energy efficiency. Included is 2 in 1 power bait, that contains Octenol and Lactic acids. The Stinger MK100 Mosquito Zapper lures a wide variety of mosquitoes, including the Asian Tiger, drawn into the unit by fan and falling harmlessly to the ground. There is a 1 year limited warranty on this unit. The Stinger MK100 Mosquito Zapper is available for $99.99.
2. FC-8800 Diplomat Fly Control Device. This is a heavy-duty indoor/outdoor mosquito zapper that includes a free Octenol bug lure with every order. This lure is built from three powerful 40-watt, “U”-shaped high-intensity black light bulbs. There is also a Glo-Panel Reflector that intensifies black light radiation for greater luring power. The coverage is up to 2000 square feet, with unit dimensions of 26 1/4″ x 13″ x 13″. The weight of this mosquito zapper is 24 pounds. The price is $290.00 and is recommended for barns, stables, and agri-business use.
3. The Flowtron BK-80D. This mosquito zapper helps to improve the health and quality of life, by reducing the spread and annoyance level of flying insects, which may carry infectious diseases. With two 40-watt BF150 Blacklight Bulbs, light sensitive insects are lured through an outer protective enclosure to an electro-statically charged killing grid, where they are quickly and safely eliminated. Mosquito attractant is available for $8.96 and releases a cartridge of 1,660 milligrams of Octenol, making it effective for up to 450 hours. The price for the Flowtron 8K-80D is $64.23.
4. Mosquito PowerTrap MT350. With a size of 25″L x 17″W x 35″H, and a weight of 28 pounds, with stand and post, this mosquito zapper has many different operating modes, including 24/7, 3 hour, 3 + 2 hour, and 3 + 4 hour. This mosquito zapper is effective up to 1 1/2 acre, and is available for $399.00.
5. Sunforce Solar Mosquito Zapper – Model# 80050. Although it is rated at 1.5/5 on the website, it is priced at $19.99. It includes solar-powered rechargeable batteries, and can be placed on a table, hung on a wall, or inserted into the lawn. This item’s shipping weight is only 2 pounds!
Although I have used handheld mosquito zappers as a child, as well as trusty newspapers, and magazines, to exterminate insects, these mosquito zappers not only cover a larger area, but also are sanitary, efficient, and do not require much supervision. Mosquito bites are very dangerous, as mosquitoes spawn quite quickly, and draw blood, as well as act as vectors for contagious diseases. If there is a swarm of mosquitoes that have been attacking, then these products will keep them away from that area.
Sources:
1. http://www.westnilemosquitokiller.com/.
2. http://www.mosquitozapper.com/solutions1.html#fc8800.
3. http://www.drillspot.com/products/81034/flowtron_bk-80d_insect_killer.
4. http://www.mosquito-zapper.com/Mosquito_power_trap.htm.
5. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&productId;=200353567&R;=200353567&cm;_ven=TL&cm;_pla=DF&cm;_ite=outdoor.
