BuzbugLED Bug Zapper Indoor, 10 Years Lifespan 3 Lamps Enhance Insect Attraction, 3800V High-Voltage, Electric Mosquito Zapper, Fruit Fly Mosquito Moth Gnat Trap, Killer, Zapper -MA009Carbonfree Certified

Gotta Love this product: After hours of research, I finally settled on this company, this technology, and at this price, and here's why:First, "It works as advertised":The 3,000 V is more than adequate to kill any tiny bugs, which might be small enough to escape between the grids. (I failed to test it on that other larger pests that were bugging me, that weighed in at 150 LBS. But I suspect it might be harmful! to them.) My tests in the past few weeks were mainly for fruit flies, which were more bothersome than you'd think. Buy and ripen bananas often, and you'll generally get a science project, eventually. Don't thoroughly grind up the peels, and in a few days or so, you could collect enough to start a genetics breeding experiment to use for a school project. The 1/2" deep tray is likely enough for roughly 1,000,000 fruit fly corpses.Bulbs and running costs of ownership:I don't intend on buying another one for many years, unless I find the need for two. I don't want to worry about changing out bulbs that will burn out. So, the 10 year lifespan, even if I leave it on 24 x 7 most of the time, became a requirement. Also, since the other models are burning out LEDs that should last virtually forever, tells me that the reason must be heat. That much heat, mans I'm paying for the hour/day to both heat the air, and then paying once again (25%) to cool it. Do the math as their website suggests, and that boosts the costs of their competitors considerably, not counting the costs of constantly replacing the bulbs every month or so.UV bulbs, and why ONLY this model works the best:I didn't intend on using any tube type UV lighted zappers. I bought one years ago, and regretted when it lasted less than a year, and even then a replacement bulb was going to cost +$18. I tossed it out at a $60 loss. These bulbs are unique, in that they not only use much less electricity, run cool, last nearly forever, (OK, still, +10 years), but they are bright and have two colors, instead of just one. Since I threw out most of my posters and dayglo shirts from the 1970's, I can't vouch for the appeal of the different colored UV lights to attract more of our uninvited house guests (that I'm trying to kill). But, appealing to their finer tastes with two colors can't hurt (us).Buying a "waterproof" zapper? Really?This product is not waterproof, but then if you plan on putting a 3,000-7,000 volt appliance of any kind in the rain, I don't care if it is waterproof or not, you should find a way to keep water away, and don't touch anything, until and unless you unplug the power plug if it gets wet.Apparent brightness and noise level:Anyone that says this is "dim", "IS DIM"!! In fact, it is very bright. Do the math and it is apparent that THREE ~ 10" bulbs can be brighter than one vertical bulb. Also, BOTH sides are equally shining, front and back. We first used this while sleeping, and it is not conducive to sleep. First, it is very very bright in a dark room. Second, zapping any bug is very noisy even from 30 feet away. Growing up with B-52's taking off and landing from 1,500 feet above taught me that the noise can be ignored, eventually. OTOH, sleeping with bugs that are bugging you might lead you to enjoy the satisfaction that comes from hearing yet another irritant biting the dust, I know I did. The lights likely do work better at night, but I can also ensure you that it also works to attract bugs in a fully lighted kitchen. At night, you can have lost of fun discovering which kitchen items and clothing are highly or slightly fluorescent.Metal chain -- Caution, or replace with "plastic wire":IT does come with a metal chain. Be very careful or don't use it, if you think you are going to turn it on the side, since the chain could enter the first grid, and connect with the +3.000 volt grid. I can't opine of the safety, or lack thereof, for the relative safety of the power supply. But, I do know that from personal experience replacing magnetrons in microwave ovens, those 4-5,000 volt power suppiies kill many unsuspecting amatuer DIY folks., since they are also high power (amps). Also, microwave ovens keep their charge after unplugged. So, if you open ANY of these bug zappers, be aware that there can be high power components, depending on who designed them. Ensure you ground ANY high voltage power supply, before working on the insides. (Microwaves can still be deadly though, while trying to ground them.)Power Switch: But don't rely on it for working on the insides:This model does have a power switch on the front, so unlike most other models, you can turn it off and still leave it plugged in. (Still do NOT use this switch as the "safe way" to replace bulbs, open the cover, or "sweep the power grid" with the brush supplied.) The power plug is "polarized", which shows that the design is that one (larger) side is "hot". YMMV though, depending on who wired your house, or whose extension cord you are using. With improper house wiring, it is possible that this metal chassis (or ANY appliance like this) has a "hot" chassis, even when "turned off".Ripeness Alarm! (New Feature Discovered)I've you've ever come back from the store, put everything away, and then four days later, this thing starts "singing", with the more frequent percussion of bug death, you might have a problem. See that paper bag you left on the counter?? It has RIPE fruit inside. Along for the ride, was your new fruit fly science project. This alerts you that you likely should seek out that bag, before that fruit is any riper.Fraud Detector! (Yeah, yet another feature I discovered!)Ever have your friends over for poker night, only to find that you supposed "friends" want to stiff you, even though you won and do expect to be paid? Only tonight when writing that check of passing those $20 or $100 bills, you later find that they were FAKE?? Yup. It happens, and when it does, do so when you are using this to light the table so you can easily tell if those bills are real or fake. The security stripe on the side is clearly readable, and some foreign currency will shine even brighter. Those "safety checks" only say "void" to prevent you from copying and using that check every week. Ok, so what do I do when someone is passing me a fake?? Simply take the handy chain, and ask them to carefully drop one end through the grate. Best also to order more garbage bags now, so you can remove the fraudster over time.Finally, I DO highly recommend this, obviously. My plan is to leave this plugged in 24 x 7, since Florida most always has new "surprise guests" arriving at all times of the day or night.

We have been having a time with flies this year that we started naming them. When I named "George VI," I decided to go to Amazon and find a zapper. This one had a good rating and reviews. This has undoubtedly been the best money I have ever spent on Amazon. Even my sister-in-law who is usually very critical of any money I spend on Amazon, told me that she loved the zapper. There is one caveat: it works better in low light situations. I think a lot of light confuses them. We are happy with it after having it for a few weeks. There is noting more satisfying than to hear that "SNAP" noise.

This product operated fine for more than 7-8 months. For some reason it stopped zapping insects but still lit up. When I contacted the company, I was supplied a guide to troubleshoot it. I followed the detailed instructions and found the power grid had ceased to work. The company advised that they were shipping a replacement unit asap. This is an exceptional company with an excellent Customer Service department. Their actions were timely and immediate. I would recommend them and would buy their products from Buzbug in the future.

We rent an old house and have plenty of plants, so gnats are a fairly common issue. As a result, we typically keep a zapper running somewhere in the house. I was attracted by the idea of the low energy use of the LED's but I wasn't sure how well the LED's would attract bugs. After having it for some months it does clearly work. The LED's do seem to be less effective than traditional bulbs during the day, with very limited effectiveness on flies. Flies seem to ignore it during the day, but I have seen dead flies, so it does attract them. I'll hear occasional zaps during the day (which are seemingly from gnats) but many more at night. Not sure how well it works against mosquitos but I'm fairly certain that mosquitos need different attractors so that's not surprising.

I have a quick story to tellMy home has been having some moth infestations after a water pipe leaked so I had to find a quick and affordable solution for this problem.This bug zapper solved this for me and my home is 95% bug-free as of now. 🫡🫡🫡 I would highly recommend this product. The only negative thing I had was the cover that normally catches dead bugs from falling on the floor works about 50% of the time. Again great product to help with bug problems in any home.

Excellent bug zapper for inside your home. We live in Hawaii and bugs are reality, especially mosquitoes and carpenter ants. In rainy season they are especially common and get into our house despite having a good mosquito net over the only open door. That allows our dogs and cats to come and go without letting bugs in. This zapper is low wattage using LED lights and the noise it makes will tell you it works but it is not too loud or annoying. It has a tray that permits cleaning so you can remove the dead bugs easily. I highly recommend it.

Within 3 seconds of turning it on it popped and startled me ! I had my first flying victim ! Every year for a month or so I get flying nuisances and cannot figure where they coming from .I work and work and scrub and look and throw things away and suffer .Well this time I got this to aid in help until I can figure out where these little varmin coming from ! In 30 Minutes it has popped about 10 times .I have device sitting 3 ft away . Bites should be down to near zero soon . EACH YEAR i find a nest one place then next year another . This will aid and buy me time till I find where these things coming from .Its perfect . I may get another . Should last its not getting over worked .Just a little pop every once in a while . We use to have County Bug Man come by once a year .Living around lakes .He not been by yet . This will def help