Country folks know - you NEED 24/7 zapping during harvest season! The bugs never stop. I use industrial-grade units with replaceable grids that last 5+ years of continuous use.
Important note: Constant zapping kills pollinators too! I only run mine during parties, using citronella torches otherwise. @PatioDesigner’s placement tips help minimize collateral damage.
Did the math: Running a 20W zapper 24/7 costs me 8/month. Timedoperation (6pm−12am) cutsthatto2. That’s $72/year savings! Enough for a new zapper every 2 years.
@GadgetGuru I upgraded to a smart zapper too! Connects to my weather app - automatically increases power during humid evenings when bugs are worst. The future of pest control!