Mosquito Killer

Mosquitoes can be a common problem in many locations. As well as being an annoyance they can carry diseases which are dangerous to the health of both humans and animals with encephalitis and heart worm being examples of these. If mosquitoes are common around your home then you typically need some way of dealing with this and one of the options is an electric mosquito killer.

There are a variety of electric mosquito killer devices on the market. For a room in a home one of the simplest is a plug-in style. This type of mosquito killer comes in the form of a small plug which is simply plugged into an electric socket. It uses tablets or liquid insecticide and the heat from the plug allows controlled release of the insecticide which kills any mosquitoes. It is generally used in a bedroom overnight when the risk of suffering a mosquito bite is great. It is also possible to get a UV plug in killer which uses ultraviolet light to attract mosquitoes and electrocute them. These types of mosquito killers are one of the most affordable, generally costing less than $10. The Viatek BZ01G Bug Zapper for example costs around $9.50 to purchase.

Another type of electric mosquito killer comes in the shape of a tennis racquet. It has metal netting and while some work by batteries others are plugged into an electric socket to charge them. They are basically electric mosquito swatters. A button is pressed on the handle of the swatter and this turns on the power such that when a mosquito is swatted it will be electrocuted. These are simple and portable and can easily be kept close to hand. They can be used to clear a bedroom or other room of mosquitoes before using it. These are relatively inexpensive to purchase with BugKwikZap making an example which sells for around $18 for a packet of two.

If you are looking for a larger electric mosquito killer which can be placed on a patio or in a garden then a UV mosquito killer is something to consider. These are essentially a small cage with an ultraviolet light inside which are hung from a convenient location. The UV light attracts the mosquitoes which fly in close and are electrocuted. Flowtron are a manufacturer which produces examples of these which can cover an area of 0.5 to 1.5 acres. Depending on the size required, the cost typically varies between around $40 and $70. However these types of traps have a tendency to attract all insects and can therefore kill more useful insects as well as mosquitoes. While the space between the cage bars can be set small enough to stop larger insects getting electrocuted some useful insects may still be zapped.

A type of electric mosquito killer which more accurately targets mosquitoes and other biting insects is a carbon dioxide/heat attraction mosquito killer. These typically work in a similar way to a UV mosquito killer in that they attract the insect and electrocute it. However they use heat and carbon dioxide emissions to attract the mosquito. This copies the body temperature and breathing of humans and animals which mosquitoes typically use to hunt their prey. Manufacturers that produce these include Mosquito Technologies of New York. They are typically intended for commercial use in larger public areas and are more expensive to purchase. A device that covers around 1 acre from Mosquito Technologies of New York costs around $250.

With the variety of electric mosquito killer models on the market, finding a suitable device for dealing with mosquitoes should not be a problem. Whether you are looking to protect a room in a home or a large open area, there is an appropriate device available. This should help you control mosquitoes and reduce the risk of being bitten.