How Do Outdoor Bug Zappers Work?
For some reason, bugs are an annoyance to most of us. They scurry around, biting and scratching, ruining your flowers and good crops. They are no fun. They are more annoying than helpful. But what can we do to get rid of these blood sucking insects once and for all?
Mosquitoes are annoying flying insects. They are most commonly found in dark, humid areas. This is why they are commonly called "black flies." Unfortunately, bug zappers will not solve the problem of mosquitoes, they can only make the problem worse.
Bug zaps are created to kill flying insects like mosquitoes and bats. But using an electric coil to kill these pests doesn't make sense. The only way to prevent mosquitoes from biting you is to wear a bug-zapping cap. You have to remove this cap during the day so that mosquitoes have an easier time biting you.
This is why many bug zappers do not actually kill mosquitoes but rather, they repel them. One type of bug zapper does just this. This device draws a small amount of uv light towards itself and releases the light into the air, causing the mosquito to die from shock. When this happens, the bug zapper makes a noise to scare the mosquito away. It sounds pretty sneaky, but it is effective.
Another bug zapper that kills mosquitoes in your backyard is called a mosquito fogger. It resembles the bug zappers you use at home except for the obvious fact that it doesn't have an insect releasing mechanism. It simply makes a water spray come out of the nozzle toward the targeted area. As the spray comes out, it creates a bit of fog that keeps the mosquitoes floating in the water and away from you.
Some bug zappers use electric fly swatters instead of jets of water. These devices are usually attached outdoors. To attract mosquitoes to your backyard, you just need to place one inside the area. The secret behind electric fly swatters is that they create a little cloud of water that surrounds the insect that is zapped. The more water there is, the more likely an insect will be scared off.
Bug zapping can also take place using ultraviolet light. There are bug zappers that emit ultraviolet light. This kind of light kills off mosquitoes that come into contact with the ultraviolet light. This is why you often see bug zappers along the shores at pools. You can also find bug zappers that emit ultraviolet light through the wires leading to the device.
One last type of bug zapper that you can use is ultrasonic insect zapping. These devices produce a high-frequency sound that drives away pests such as mosquitoes. There are some drawbacks to using ultrasonic bug zappers, however. They tend to work best outdoors.
The two types of bug zappers that tend to work the best tend to be those that emit heat. The hotter they are, the more likely they are to drive away bugs. The majority of them are designed in this fashion. You place the bug zappers around the perimeter of your yard. Then, set up your outdoor heating coils. When the temperatures start to rise, the bugs will die from the heat.
When you go to sleep at night, your body will tend to produce sweat in order to cool down. Insects hate hot and sweating conditions. That's why they are attracted to mosquitoes and other warm-blooded pests. As we all know, warm-blooded bugs, mosquitoes among them, are the biggest nuisance to humans.
The second type of bug zappers use the principles of sound waves. Instead of emitting heat, these devices send out ultrasonic sound waves. Mosquitoes tend to avoid areas that have these sound waves, since they do not enjoy being disturbed. The good thing is that these kinds of bug zappers work for both mosquitoes and other pesky insects as well.
When it comes to using outdoor bug zappers for bug control, one important thing to keep in mind is that these devices must always be kept properly maintained. If you leave them exposed to the elements, such as too much moisture or direct sunlight, they may not function properly. Also, if you intend to use them for outdoor use, remember to place them far from power lines. Otherwise, you might end up with a dangerous electrical overload.