This amazing Charcoal Companion Bug Zapper is ideal for those who hate bugs. I hate bugs for a variety of reasons. One is innate squeamishness. A second is an intolerance of repetitive noises, especially the annoying, ceaseless buzzing of flies and gnats in the summertime. The third is the health risks they often pose. For example, mosquitoes, the ever-present summertime threat, spread the lethal diseases malaria and dengue fever. For all of these reasons, and because of its awesomely cheap price, I bought the Charcoal Companion Amazing Bug Zapper - and was absolutely satisfied.
The purpose of this device is fairly self explanatory - yes, you guessed right, it's an electronic fly killer! It looks like a tennis racket and works pretty much the same way as a fly swatter. The difference is, you don't need to have Usain Bolt's reflexes or a deadly forehand smash to kill an annoying insect. The moment an insect comes into contact with the electric grid, it falls over dead.
The Good
Unlike other higher priced bug zappers, this electric fly killer doesn't use fancy technology to kill its victims. That is probably the major drawing point of this gadget - its ease of use. All you need to do is push the two buttons on the handle to charge the electric grid and swat at whatever pest is getting on your nerves. For those who have always wondered how to kill flies, the simplest and most effective solution is here. Another bonus is that it runs on disposable AA batteries. You don't have to remember to charge it, unlike an earlier device I purchased. Trust me, there's nothing more frustrating than being pestered by an annoying gnat you can't kill because you forgot to charge your bug zapper.
This button system also enhances the safety of this fly zapper. Without pushing the buttons, there won't be any electric current passing through the grid. Although caution should still be utilized around young children, the bottom line is that the mosquito killer promotes safety equal to that of other models which use safety screens without the annoying hassle of the screen shutting out not just grabbing toddlers' fingers, but the bugs as well. An accidental electric shock isn't anywhere near powerful enough to kill you, but it can deliver a nasty shock to those of slighter build.
Most importantly, it's effective. Although the device resembles a child's toy, it really does deal wanton death and destruction among insect communities. You'll feel like Conan the Barbarian, cutting a swathe through hordes of enemies with his mighty sword, when you wield this fly killer. It's fun to use and very powerful. In the several months since I've purchased the Charcoal Companion zapper, I've never failed to kill any insects.
The Not So Good
You have to be careful if you have small children - they could get a small shock from this which might be a bit startling. Not overly dangerous, but you should keep this out of the hands of your wee ones.
Value for Money
This device is obviously at the lower end of the bug zapper price range, so you do have to put it quite a bit more effort than with other electronic zappers and don't get a manufacturer's warranty. However, if you're infrequently plagued by insects and want an inexpensive option for handling those occasions, this device is your best bet.
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