Bug Zappers RELATED: https://band.us/band/95723161/ Bug zappers refer to any device designed to attract and shock pests, including mosquitoes. These often give off a bright light and a buzzing noise. They hang from gutters or have a standalone post to place wherever you need fewer bugs. Pro: Cheap As pest deterrents go, bug zappers are relatively cheap. In comparison to other remedies mentioned later, they may save you money. Pro: Variety of Sizes There are handheld swatters that hold a small charge to kill mosquitoes as you hit them. There are also lantern-sized devices that hang out around gatherings and everything in between. You can place these zappers out of the way, and they’ll instantly kill any insects that come in contact—with a satisfying ZAP too!Con: Bug Attractant While many solutions are repellents, bug zappers act like traps and try to attract mosquitoes and other bugs toward them. That is not exactly what you want, as zappers often attract more mosquitoes than they kill. Suddenly you have a bigger swarm! Not to mention the eyesore it is when you’re hosting your next backyard party. Bug zappers also kill indiscriminately. Studies have found that, in the end, they do not kill many mosquitoes. One study even found that, over a 10-week period, mosquitoes and other biting pests accounted for 0.22% of killed bugs. You read that right. Not 22%—0.22%. Less than one-third of a percent. The rest were often harmless (sometimes beneficial) insects like bees and other bugs that help pollinate surrounding flowers. Con: Needs Power and Tough to Clean If they aren’t plugged into your home, these zappers often need batteries that drain quickly. After a busy summer night of zapping, your bug zapper might be a nonfunctioning mess until you take it apart and clear away the dead, charred bug remnants. Yuck!