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forum threadR.Williams posted Jul 13, 2026 7:22 AM

4500V Mosquito Zapper Waterproof with Panel Sensor Electric Fly Zapper Rechargeable Mosquito Killer with 10FT Extension Cord $65.98

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Solar Bug Zapper Outdoor, 4500V Mosquito Zapper Waterproof with Panel Sensor Electric Fly Zapper Rechargeable Mosquito Killer with 10FT Extension Cord, Fly Trap Ideal for Patio, Backyard, Camping

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Jul 13, 2026 10:41 AM
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garej704Jul 13, 2026 10:41 AM
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​The Great Mosquito Myth
​Bug zappers use ultraviolet (UV) light to lure insects into an electrified grid.

The fatal flaw here is a biological one: Mosquitoes are not attracted to UV light.
​Female mosquitoes (the ones that bite) track down their targets using carbon dioxide (CO_2) from our breath, body heat, and chemicals in our sweat. They couldn't care less about a glowing blue light.
​Multiple university studies tracking the "body count" of backyard bug zappers have yielded eye-opening results:
​The Target Ratio: Out of all the insects killed by a standard backyard zapper, typically less than 1% are mosquitoes or biting flies.
​The Collateral Damage: The remaining 99% of the casualties are harmless or highly beneficial insects, such as moths, beetles, green lacewings, and parasitic wasps (which naturally hunt the pests eating your garden flora).
​The Plot Twist: Because the UV light attracts curious insects from all around but doesn't actually interest mosquitoes, running a zapper near your patio can actually draw more bugs into your immediate area without fixing your mosquito problem.
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Jul 13, 2026 12:24 PM
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EagerTable3832Jul 13, 2026 12:24 PM
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Quote from garej704 :
​The Great Mosquito Myth ​Bug zappers use ultraviolet (UV) light to lure insects into an electrified grid. The fatal flaw here is a biological one: Mosquitoes are not attracted to UV light. ​Female mosquitoes (the ones that bite) track down their targets using carbon dioxide (CO_2) from our breath, body heat, and chemicals in our sweat. They couldn't care less about a glowing blue light. ​Multiple university studies tracking the "body count" of backyard bug zappers have yielded eye-opening results: ​The Target Ratio: Out of all the insects killed by a standard backyard zapper, typically less than 1% are mosquitoes or biting flies. ​The Collateral Damage: The remaining 99% of the casualties are harmless or highly beneficial insects, such as moths, beetles, green lacewings, and parasitic wasps (which naturally hunt the pests eating your garden flora). ​The Plot Twist: Because the UV light attracts curious insects from all around but doesn't actually interest mosquitoes, running a zapper near your patio can actually draw more bugs into your immediate area without fixing your mosquito problem.
You wrote all that and i completely disagree. I have a zapper and had bad mosquitos problems everywhere in my backyard. I finally got one and now I enjoy my backyard. ( not this brand)

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