Say Goodbye To Flying Insects From Your Outdoor Living Space With A Powerful Amazon Find

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Imagine a pleasant summer's evening. You've spent time and effort turning your patio into the ultimate outdoor entertainment destination. Food is ready, good friends are enjoying a beverage ... and then the mosquitos and gnats arrive to spoil the party. You can cover yourself in bug spray as well as light candles or torches. However, their effective range might only be a few feet, and it's not always clear how safe their ingredients are. You've also got to keep an eye on kids and pets running around in case they knock over a flaming bug deterrent. Another option is the powerful Gootop Outdoor Bug Zapper from Amazon. It's quiet, non-toxic, and it can be used indoors.

The Gootop bug zapper starts working as soon as you plug it in. It has a blue violet light that is attractive to insects and draws them in from all directions over an area of up to half an acre. Once they arrive, the 4200V charge zaps them instantly, and they fall into the removable collecting tray in the base. A cleaning brush is included. The lightweight device has a useful hanging hook, or it can be placed on any level surface. The Gootop Bug Zapper is currently available for $32.99.

Nearly 30,000 customers have given the Gootop bug zapper an average of 4.4 stars. It has been called "a highly-effective, chemical-free solution," and another buyer said "it has completely reclaimed our patio and backyard evenings." The bulb does need to be replaced eventually, but according to one owner, it can last a year even when used continuously.

The bug zapper can work during the day, but the manufacturer suggests it is only used at night when full dark makes it most effective. The device is not selective, so this also helps reduce the chances of beneficial insects like bees and butterflies being killed, as they are only active during the day. There are some clever ways to keep mosquitos from your home when the zapper is not active.

The Gootop outdoor bug zapper can be positioned near a patio, deck, pool, porch, etc., but works best when insects are not distracted by other lighting. You might want to bear that in mind when thinking about how to illuminate your yard at night. It's worth experimenting with placement, but shady areas at the edge of outdoor living spaces should be ideal. The zapper should also be emptied regularly. Twist off the base, remove the tray, and brush the dead insects into the bin. Wipe the tray with a damp cloth or rinse it under the tap and reassemble. This not only maintains performance and ensures safe operation, it can also extend its working life.