Electric Insect Killer

[msemma]

Does anyone use a plug-in insect / fly / wasp killer? They plug into a socket and give off a uv light which attracts creatures to it which are then zapped when they go near.

I'm thinking of getting one - can anyone recommend an easy to use one? Do they use a lot of electricity? How good are they? Anything to be wary of?

Thanks in advance!

[msemma]

Ah. Just read that the fly explodes and covers the area with dead fly juice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone bought a venus fly trap plant?

[Plocket]

My mum and dad bought an electric fly zapper and said it was rubbish - the flies had to come into contact with it and rarely wanted to!

[sixpence]

I tried one once and it was awful.As plocket says, it rarely worked, but when a fly decided that it would fly close enough, the sound was horrible, as it "popped". Another wonderful invention that got dumped, I'm afraid.

[msemma]

Eugh!!!!! I am going to try and find a natural alternative!!!!

[tony1941]

You should try the professional size ones that Environmental Health Inspectors like to see in commercial kitchens! Instant grilled fly legs (etc) everywhere within 5 feet. The worst thing is a big fat moth; they sizzle for ages and the smell is truly disgusting - Ok by the EHO though!! ( PS the use veruy little electricity - less than an electric chair, for example)

[qapmoc]

Gruesome details aside they basically consume the power that the tubes use, the HT system uses virtually no power.