I noticed that mine works best when it’s around 7 feet off the ground. It seems to attract more insects that way.
Can placing a bug zapper anywhere damage the environment?
Yes, if you put it near plants or water sources, it could kill beneficial insects. Be mindful of placement.
That’s right. Bees and other pollinators can also get zapped if the bug zapper is too close to plants they’re attracted to.
I usually recommend placing it away from flower beds or vegetable gardens to minimize harm to beneficial insects.
Directing it towards areas where there are mostly nuisance insects, like mosquitoes, can help minimize environmental impact.
And avoid using zappers near ponds or any water features with fish and amphibians. It’s harmful to them too.
I’ve got mine hanging near the patio door—catches bugs before they sneak inside, and it’s been a game-changer for summer nights!
Placed my zapper about 5 feet off the ground near the garden, seems to nab the mosquitoes without pulling bugs away from my flowers.
I keep mine on the porch, away from where we sit, draws the bugs in but doesn’t zap them right over our heads!
Tried it near the garage entrance, works great for moths and flies that try to follow me in when I open the door.
I’ve found sticking it in a corner of the yard, away from lights, pulls bugs from all directions, anyone else tried a perimeter spot?
Mine’s by the back fence, about 10 feet from the house, keeps the zapper noise down and still clears out the mosquitoes!
Hanging it near a water feature worked for me, mosquitoes swarm there, and the zapper fries them before they spread out.
I put mine under the eaves of the roof, catches bugs heading for the house and stays dry even in rain!
Best spot for me was near the compost pile, zaps the gnats and flies that hang out there without bothering the pollinators up front.
I’ve got it on a stand in the middle of the deck, draws bugs away from us, though I wonder if closer to the edge would be better.