where do the dead bugs drop , does it make a zapp sound every time it kills a bug like the big outdoor zappers? thank you
1368860
The dead bugs either stick to the killing screen, or drop to the little metal tray, below. It killed many gnats, the first day. I haven't heard any sound, as the unit is on my enclosed patio.
973036
I am not sure exactly what you mean. It will NOT prevent insects from walking over where it is applied, but as you mention, if they come into contact with Demon WP they will die soon after. Depending on the insect, dosage, etc. this can take up to 24 hours I have found. Sometimes I will find a bug inside the house that is disoriented and clearly almost dead. This makes them much easier to kill without making a mess. My experience is that when you first start using it, you will find bugs inside your house either dead or almost dead. After a couple weeks, you will stop noticing so many bugs. This may be because the bugs "learn" and stop trying to invade, or it may simply be that you are significantly reducing their population. Either way, it works GREAT. Some bug problems cannot be solved by Demon WP alone, and require other treatments at the same time. However, I will always incorporate Demon WP as an important element to any termination plan.
1311753
Mine is just one layer. It zaps flies instantly if you actually hit the fly. Often they see it coming and take off in the other direction. If they try to fly straight up, they are gonners.
308071
Regular one is a bit smaller. FYI...don't waste your money on any other bug zappers. I have tried many of them and this is the best.
460265
It is powered by suction. You push in the end and then push a button when centered over bug and it sucks it in. Very effective. You can empty in toilet or outside trashcan when full. Bugs generally die after being in there for a few days.
763060
Forget about it. I have been meaning to update my review. It zaps and pops . . . the fly drops . . . ten seconds later, the fly is in the air. It is good for mosquitos but it takes two to three hits to kill a fly. Its not worth it.
716058
My son-in-law uses it mainly outside for mosquitoes and it completely incinerates them. I've hit a few flies inside and they're dead with one hit. If I hold the zapper down low and swing upward, I can usually catch them mid air. I look for the body on the floor so I don't step on it. The zapping sound (snap, snap, snap) is great! I don't know about bees and wasps.
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The fan does make some noise, but they really are designed to work inside. They are not weather proof. I keep one in the garage and one in the arctic entry so that when the lights are off in those rooms they catch any mosquito that got into those rooms. Our house stays pretty much mosquito free despite the clouds of them outside. The ones left in the arctic entry or garage typically do not survive to bite you later. This item would not be useful on a patio. It is a trap with a small light as the attractant and not a bug zapper. Depending how the bugs are this year I may need another one for the downstairs entry. The fan does make some noise, but they really are designed to work inside. They are not weather proof. I keep one in the garage and one in the arctic entry so that when the lights are off in those rooms they catch any mosquito that got into those rooms. Our house stays pretty much mosquito free despite the clouds of them outside. The ones left in the arctic entry or garage typically do not survive to bite you later. This item would not be useful on a patio. It is a trap with a small light as the attractant and not a bug zapper. Depending how the bugs are this year I may need another one for... » Read More The fan does make some noise, but they really are designed to work inside. They are not weather proof. I keep one in the garage and one in the arctic entry so that when the lights are off in those rooms they catch any mosquito that got into those rooms. Our house stays pretty much mosquito free despite the clouds of them outside. The ones left in the arctic entry or garage typically do not survive to bite you later. This item would not be useful on a patio. It is a trap with a small light as the attractant and not a bug zapper. Depending how the bugs are this year I may need another one for the downstairs entry. « Show Less
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Mine does snap/pop when hitting bugs. That's the electrical bolt, like lightning. If you have the bug on the racquet whilst holding the trigger, bouncing the bug a bit, you should see an ark of electricity and hear the snapping it's creating. The one we have will bring down the huge carpenter bees but you have to stomp them when they hit the ground or they'll just fly off. As for wasps and smaller insects ours has been working great.
27241
Maybe you got a defective one, my zapper works great! It does make a pop and loud noise when it gets a bug but it's effective. I hopefully don't sound weird but it's totally fun.
1226785
Depending on how large they have been, we have had success capturing and zapping to death stink bugs ever since we have owned these devices (we are on our third or forth). Be forewarned, however: if you catch and zap a stink bug it will stink! You will have to hold the unit's trapping disc (the round thing at the end of the tube) over the bug for a longer period of time in case the bug is able to resist being sucked into the tube. Keep the tube vertical and tap it to help get the bug down to the zapping bar and/or zapping grid. You may have to zap the bug numerous times. And as always, remove dead bugs from the unit as soon as possible so that the suction will work at maximum level. Dead bug build-up interferes with suction. Good luck and go get 'em!
1878149
I'm not being funny but it depends on the size of the bug. Smaller bugs are like a little zzzip, big moths or other large insects sound like their getting zapped by Dr. Frankenstein. But it's not a long noise. Besides, at about 50', it'll get their bug too!
1100266
I recently discovered that yes, they do still eat it when it gets hard! Since my earlier reviews, I continue to see just a couple of roaches here and there, but they are always hobbling and about to die. I'm not worried because I did have a really heavy infestation. Just the other day, I saw two of the nasty creatures nibbling on some I had in a crack in a corner by the refrigerator, they ran up the wall hobbling and soon fell down! The poison was really hard as I had put it out more than a month ago. So yes, it still works when it gets hard. Also, you probably won't see a lot of dead bugs around because they often go into a crack or crevice in the wall to die. I see very few dead or alive at this time. Hope this helps.
726004
I don't think that is normal at all. Mine has killed a bunch of bugs so far and no problems at all. That hot battery doesn't sound very good. We even leave it outside on the patio (under a shelter) most of the time. We have had good success so far. Maybe if you return it to the seller he can send you another one.
1176899
Hello Christopher, My daughter lives in VA & she says it most defiantly kills them. She said it takes a little longer, but oh yes they are dead. We have the pine beetles here in the North West & it kills them also.
2022064
The bugs swarm around it before it zaps them.. if you place it too close to where you sit you will be in the path of the insects going towards the light and it would defeat the purpose of having it so you can be comfortable in the area. Also.. there will be dead bug remains and if you're outside it would not be a good idea to have them around where you barbeque or sit.
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In my opinion not at all loud, you can here it zapping bugs with a low volume crackle. Mine is about 50 feet from my patio and is not bothersome at all. My neighbor is about same distance and has never said anything to me.