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ELUCTO Large Electric Bug Zapper Fly Swatter Zap Mosquito Best for Indoor and Outdoor Pest Control 2 DURACELL AA Batteries Included
Last Updated: March 24, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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Battery Life
84zapper, charge, aa batteries, zap, fly
+73%
-27%
" ... The price is pretty competitive in comparison with other similar products and you can't beat the batteries that are included, which is a bonus. ... "
" ... The batteries seem to hold up. ... "
" ... With fresh batteries, it will take down yellowjackets flies or spiders. ... Batteries last a long time with heavy use ... "
" ... The included batteries were holding enough charge to deliver a full week of zapping activities. ... "
" ... So I put lithium batteries in it and it works great. ... "
" ... In my opinion this one works well and batteries last a while. ... "
" ... It works great and actually comes with batteries! ... "
" ... The product and batteries were very well packaged, although at first I thought that the batteries were missing, but they weren't, there were 2 well placed AA Duracell batteries within the protective boxing along with the warranty. ... "
For Fun
75fun to use, flies, zapper, zap, works great
+100%
" ... And (hate to admit it) , it’s fun! ... "
" ... But with this zapper, it has become a fun hunt for flies! ... "
" ... Fun and effective way to get rid of flies. ... "
" ... It works great and is fun to practice your swing. ... "
" ... It does the job and it's fun to use! ... "
" ... Actually a bit satisfyingly fun too ... "
" ... Not only is this super handy, but it is fun to use! ... "
" ... It’s fun too lol. ... "
Product Reliability
73dead, bug, zapper, zap, batteries
+37%
-63%
" ... It did not last for more than two weeks. ... "
" ... Coils broke off after just a few days of usage. ... "
" ... It’s a little alarming to see the giant spark when you hit the bug but then see it come right back to life, usually flying around more erratic than before. ... "
" ... This worked great for less than 24 hours, at which point, it just died. ... "
" ... Broken after just shy 1 month of purchase! ... "
" ... It stopped working after using only a few times. ... "
" ... This has already stopped working. ... Worked for about a week now doesn't Zap anymore. ... "
" ... Just stopped killing the insects . ... "
Build Quality
58mesh, zap, shock, flies, fly swatter
+50%
-50%
" ... It fell apart when I was using it to swat a fly and the small metal pieces all fell out. ... Super annoying because it is marketed as an item to be specifically used to swat flies and it was used for that and it broke. ... "
" ... Works well and seems better quality than others although this one can also crack because of the quality of plastic it’s made out of. ... The only thing missing is a hole in the handle to hang it from but it’s possible to attach a string. ... "
" ... I purchased this electric bug zapper just over a month ago and it’s already falling apart. ... "
" ... Just don't touch the metal or you get a little zap. ... "
" ... Coils broke off after just a few days of usage. ... "
" ... Had yellow jacket nest, tried use it to kill them, it zapped them they fell to ground, then they almost instantly got up and keep flying, I had to zap them 7 or 8 times before one finally died. ... "
" ... the metal springs broke . ... "
" ... Then it broke and was unrepairable. ... "
Ease of Use
52easy, flies, zapper, effective, swatter
+98%
-2%
" ... Pretty simple but a bit addictive. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and stuns the flies to the ground so you can pick it up and toss it out. ... "
" ... so easy and safe to use. ... "
" ... It is newer technology and compact and easier to use to swat flies and anything else that has the misfortune to enter his home. ... My friend really likes how easy it is to use it. ... "
" ... So much easier to use with a lot less mess. ... "
" ... I can't believe how easy this zapper is to use and how reliable it works. ... "
" ... simple to use, but effective . ... "
Capacity
50flies, fly, patio, killing, around the house
+94%
-6%
" ... It helped me clear up a problem I had with flies in the yard, that were also coming into the house. ... "
" ... No bug stands a chance in my house now! ... "
" ... I am no longer the only one chasing flies around the house ! ... "
" ... excellent entertainment at family get togethers! ... "
" ... I now feel like the fight is going my way when a flying intruder gets in the house. ... "
" ... I clear out flies that sneak in the house. ... "
" ... Not only have I been able to exorcise my house of mosquitos with the bug zapper, but I've also been able to kill a bunch of tiny, sweater killing months. ... "
" ... I was really grateful I had this when a wasp somehow got into my infant son’s room. ... "
Overall performance
34flies, killing, job done, bugs, works great
+91%
-9%
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... If you have plants in your home and sometimes have problem with fruit flies and flies, this works great. ... "
" ... They're stunned for plenty long enough to finish the job). ... "
" ... This does the Job ... "
" ... This device is AWSOME very well constructed and does the job. ... "
" ... Especially upon mosquitoes but also on flies and wasps. ... "
" ... This works better than I dreamed possible, if you don't mind electrocuting flies, which I don't. ... "
" ... I did notice that some times it just stunned them, so I had to end up finishing the job myself. ... "
Price
31price, money, worth the money, waste, cost
+65%
-35%
" ... This is worth the extra money. ... "
" ... Best twenty-ish bucks I've spent in a while. ... "
" ... Great item, totally worth the purchase, and highly recommend it! ... "
" ... So worth the money! ... "
" ... In the grand scheme of things, with how well it works, and the cost it's a no brainer. ... "
" ... Value for money!! ... "
" ... It's been worth the cost to see him so entertained. ... "
" ... Value for money. ... "
Marketplace
31works as advertised, works, described, seller, contact
+90%
-10%
" ... Ordered it the next day. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as expected ... "
" ... Looks exact to what is advertised. ... "
" ... I bought this one because it was the same price as the one my sister bought and it was a PRIME purchase. ... "
" ... I received this very quickly. ... "
" ... Item as described ... "
" ... It works as advertised ... "
Comfort
30zapper, zap, flies, wrist, painful
+67%
-33%
" ... Entertaining but painful. ... "
" ... At least they fall and you make a decision to do a coup the grace or not! ... "
" ... I love that it came with batteries because I always forget to have some on hand. ... "
" ... definitely helps, but this devise has given me an opportunity to hand over some "power" to my more "energetic" staffers. ... "
" ... I had the very original like this when bug zappers first came out it was so powerful it burnt my wife's ear when she accidentally hit it. ... "
" ... Works like a charm, just don't hurt yourself . ... "
" ... Quality of the Zapper Fly Swatter is a very sturdy design and the grip feels good. ... "
" ... They'll fly right into it. ... "
Sound Quality
27fly, satisfying, popping, loud, bug
+74%
-26%
" ... That is exactly what sounds like. ... "
" ... In a target-rich environment, wielding this device sounds like the Fourth of July. ... "
" ... such a satisfying feeling to listen to the insect get zapped. ... "
" ... The ZAP sound is great! ... "
" ... He can't help but get excited over that "Zapp" popping sound that tells him he slaughtered another pesty insect. ... "
" ... Makes a satisfying pistol-like sounds whenever it hits a bug or a fly. ... "
" ... The size of this is much smaller than previous bug zappers I've owned in the past but it makes a rewarding zapping sound when making contact with a fly and it does the trick so I'm happy with it. ... "
" ... You can literally hear them getting zapped! ... "
For Kids
26kids, flies, toy, fight, zapping
+88%
-12%
" ... They used it and my kids and I were mesmerized! ... "
" ... My Bug Warrior daughter is hilarious w this🤣 ... "
" ... Don't leave out where children or pets are accessible to it, because it does give quite a jolt! ... "
" ... Now, with this new, much more lethal one, even the kids fight over who gets to kill them! ... "
" ... The kids have a ball with it, too. ... "
" ... Its good for children as well! ... "
" ... My children are entertained as well! ... "
" ... My teenage kids love using this instead of trying to get the flies with a regular fly swatter. ... "
Cleaning
26bug, mess, fly swatter, easy to clean, bugs
+88%
-12%
" ... We have a baby now and I've gotten very particular about keeping things clean. ... I cleaned my baby's playmat afterwards of course, but it's nice that I can also wipe this zapper clean after and remove any bug residue. ... "
" ... Clean, no more mess and it is so powerful the fruit fly (i could not believe what I saw) exploded and evaporated in the air! ... "
" ... No mess - fries them right up and is easy to clean. ... "
" ... No dead bug residue to deal with! ... "
" ... Easy to clean off the bits of dust and burnt blood suckers. ... "
" ... Maintenance: Zapper cleans itself. ... "
" ... I placed a sheet of newspaper on the floor for immediate cleanup. ... "
" ... Doing the cleaning worked for a while. ... "
Delivery
23received, arrived on time, time, delivery, packed
+96%
-4%
" ... Excellent seller, product, delivery. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... GOOD VALUE, EXPEDIENT DELIVERY, GREAT PRODUCT ... "
" ... I received this product on time and tightly packed. ... "
" ... Smaller than envisioned but that's OK - - works very well - - received when promised ... "
" ... It arrived on time and works pretty good. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... I was absolutely thrilled when this arrived. ... "
Size
23smaller, size, lightweight, punch, zapper
+83%
-17%
" ... Excellent for little flying pests, small beetles, and spiders. ... "
" ... Nice size it works ... "
" ... Handy to have ... "
" ... This one packs a punch! ... "
" ... It's small enough to where you can keep it handy and it wont take up much room. ... "
" ... Handy and useful. ... "
" ... Sometimes it's the small things that you really appreciate. ... "
" ... Lightweight and easy to use. ... "
Fit
18zapper, fly, bug, swat, racket
+44%
-56%
" ... I just tap it over the trashcan and any mosquitoes still attached just fall right off. ... The mosquitoes get knocked out and fall on the racket. ... "
" ... Fell apart out of the box. ... "
" ... I’m just going to stick with normal fly swatters for now - since this thing is a hard plastic racquet you can’t just swat at bugs with it, unless they’re in the air. ... "
" ... I purchased this electric bug zapper just over a month ago and it’s already falling apart. ... "
" ... The three screws at the neck of the Zapper stripped and fell out on the first swing of the Zapper. ... "
" ... Dropped it once and all the bars popped out and doesn't seem to work now ... "
" ... The metal tines fell out within a couple of uses- very disappointed with the cheap quality of this product. ... "
" ... It fell apart when I was using it to swat a fly and the small metal pieces all fell out. ... "
Product As Described
17works, described, advertised, looks, expected
+100%
" ... Comes as advertised. ... "
" ... Item as described ... "
" ... Excellent works as advertised ... "
" ... It works as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Looks exact to what is advertised. ... "
" ... THE PRODUCT WORKS AS ADVERTISED. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
Returns
15back, replacement, zapper, window, sent
+13%
-87%
" ... Did'nt even try to return it . ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... Sending mine back. ... "
" ... I am returning this non-large bug zapper! ... "
" ... Bought one but it wouldn't work, returned and bought again . ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... The one I received was broken and I had to send it back ... "
As Gift
14gifts, bought, opened, christmas, buying
+100%
" ... Ended up buying 5 more as gifts. ... "
" ... it was a gift so the presentation kind of sucked. ... "
" ... This is a gift for someone. ... "
" ... Very happy with my purchase, will buy more for gifts. ... "
" ... We bought this, partly as a gift, but with tongue in cheek, for my father-in-law. ... But we all had a good laugh when he opened his "gag" gift (there were other ones) for his birthday. ... "
" ... The perfect gift ! ... "
" ... Makes a great gift too!!! ... "
" ... We're buying more as gifts this Christmas. ... "
For Travel
12trip, fly, flight, zap, fly swatter
+100%
" ... I will be taking it with me on a trip to South Africa next month. ... "
" ... It takes some practice hitting a fly in flight but once they connect you can hear and see the fly zap. ... "
" ... Love this product for camping and just sitting on the porch. ... "
" ... Also carried it on my vacation to Mexico, and it was a hit. ... "
" ... It works just as described, great to take with you camping, fishing or anywhere that involves the presence of annoying bugs. ... "
" ... I'm going to need something besides bug spray for my next camping trip and hopefully more effective than a normal swatter! ... "
" ... Easy to use and it comes handy for our fishing trip every weekend. ... "
" ... This is our second bug zapper fly swatter and my husband's favorite camping/rv "toy". ... "
Controls
12press the button, zapper, pressed, indicator light, bug
+67%
-33%
" ... Really satisfying means of pest control ... "
" ... The handle is strong and the little button for electrifying it is easy to use. ... I like that the zap button is so easy, I do not have to turn it on before using, just grab it and go to it! ... "
" ... This is a very satisfying device and it is EXCELLENT for killing mosquitoes, you just have to touch them with the button pressed and they're smoked. ... "
" ... easy to use and is only on while you have the button depressed. ... "
" ... Easy to use and the power button only electrifies the grid when pressed. ... "
" ... This one is totally safe for an adult to use, because you have to be depressing the button while you are swinging to get the electricity to flow. ... "
" ... I like the fact that it only has one button for operation rather than two as most have. ... "
" ... It's easy to press, and you can clearly feel when the button clicks on. ... There's also a handy indicator light that goes on when you press the button. ... "
Volume
11zap, pop, loud crack, contact, satisfying
+36%
-64%
" ... Edit: it makes a loud, popping sound when you get a mosquito. ... "
" ... They hear it as a HORRID LOUD noise. ... It can sound as loud as a firecracker to them. ... "
" ... It makes a. loud noise when it zaps them. ... "
" ... TBH there was a noticeable difference in performance and the 2nd one had a much-much louder ZAP!! ... "
Food Items
10fries, flies, zapper, sliced, kill
+90%
-10%
" ... they eat meat bees. ... "
" ... Best thing since sliced bread for anchoring out on our sailboat. ... "
" ... We let some potatoes rot and had hundreds of flies in our apartment. ... "
" ... It's super easy to use and so far, it has taken down regular house flies as well as fruit flies near the fruit bowl. ... "
" ... meat bee heaven, or more accurately, meat bee down . ... "
" ... What’s really fun is when one gets hung on the grid and you can hold the button while it fries. ... "
" ... No mess - fries them right up and is easy to clean. ... "
" ... I am excited to use it during spring and summer time when flies starts to come out and get into the grilling area. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
9easy to clean, mess, easier, zap, one
+89%
-11%
" ... This is easier to clean. ... "
" ... I use it on pantry moths, and this is easy to clean. ... "
" ... This one works much better than that one did and it is much easier to clean. ... "
" ... Doing the cleaning worked for a while. ... "
" ... We have a baby now and I've gotten very particular about keeping things clean. ... "
" ... No mess - fries them right up and is easy to clean. ... "
Design
9design, looks, way, used, simple
+100%
" ... Looks like it was used and sent to me that way. ... Looks and feels like a cheap version of something else decent, obviously packaged like one too. ... "
" ... Design: Simple (which is good to me) ... "
" ... I think it will last a long time due to the simple design. ... "
" ... It looks like a toy, but actually works quite well. ... "
" ... I’ve used the other type of zapper with three layers, and this design definitely works better. ... "
" ... Looks exact to what is advertised. ... "
" ... I also like how it doesn’t look tacky has a great handle. ... "
" ... The design is so much better then others. ... "
Software Platform
8way, zapping, rid, life, kills
+100%
" ... I almost wonder if the bugs can somehow sense the device when I turn it on, because they almost seem to disappear when I activate it. ... "
" ... Nice way to end a bugs life quickly and efficiently. ... "
" ... Had a good time zapping bugs. ... "
" ... Great bug killer! ... "
" ... As for its effectiveness on bugs ... "
" ... Definitely would recommend as it helped me get rid of those horrible bugs ! ... "
" ... Everyone that tried it got great pleasure zapping bugs. ... "
" ... Its a great way to get rid of those annoying bugs that find their way inside! ... "
Features
8red, press the button, zapper, safety, indicator light
+38%
-63%
" ... Just hold in the button on the handle, a red light turns on immediately, and zap away. ... "
" ... Light works, zapper doesn't. ... "
" ... This should have been my first red light. ... "
" ... I had to turn the red light toward me, otherwise the insects flew the other way. ... "
" ... The indicator light does not come on when the button is pressed, so I didn't know if it was working until I zapped a bug. ... "
Cables
7wire, zapper, mesh, kill, grid
+71%
-29%
" ... They just sit on the wires wondering what happened but they were still alive. ... "
" ... I used a small stick to realign the wires so they remain more evenly spaced. ... "
" ... I used another kind of bug zapper, one with three layers of wire mesh, and it never seemed to get them. ... "
" ... Wires are close together. ... "
" ... The zapper wire is just made up of horizontal straight lines so they're easier to clean than other zappers. ... "
Door
6house, open, leave, flies, zap
+100%
" ... The mosquitos would fly in the door and land on the ceiling. ... "
" ... An immediate solution to boys who don’t know how to shut doors. ... "
" ... Family contest to see who can get the most kills, therefore all the flies have moved next door. ... "
" ... (I was that person waiting by the door for it to arrive) The very day that we got it, the house was finally fly free! ... "
" ... They literally love hanging on my apartment door (we have no screened in doors at this apartments). ... "
" ... Also, the house flies hang out by the front door and swarm into the house when I open the door. ... "
Network
6one, killing, house, sure, needed
+100%
" ... Worked great on killing bugs that we had on the siding of our house and then needed one for inside the house. ... "
" ... We just moved into a new house in a rural setting. ... "
" ... I use it for killing flies around the house. ... "
" ... We have been getting a lot more house flies this year so I finally bought one. ... "
" ... swinging range, and sure enough ... "
" ... Great for killing house flies. ... "
Gaming
5game, playing, mosquitoes, flies
+100%
" ... Perfect for playing fly tennis. ... "
" ... And it might improve your tennis game. ... "
" ... Pretty cool to use, hornets, flies and mosquitoes are now improving my tennis game. ... "
" ... flies and mosquitoes become and game. ... "
" ... It's almost like a game. ... "
For Running
5thing, swatter, running, around
+100%
" ... Great sport outside as well. ... "
" ... This thing makes me feel like a kid again and I love running around zapping bugs, esp those pesky lil gnats lol. ... "
" ... I am also going to use this outdoors when running around- this will be very helpful for me. ... "
" ... No more running around the house with a normal fly swatter. ... "
" ... You get quite the workout while trying to swat the buggers. ... "
Defective Delivery
5package, defective, back, arrived on time
+20%
-80%
" ... Package was not sealed. ... "
" ... So I am sad to report that I apparently got a defective unit, and will now need to start the process of either replace or return. ... "
" ... Couldn’t wait to open it and use it, only to discover we received a defective product. ... "
" ... The one I received was broken and I had to send it back ... "
Display Clarity
5would, without, safety, protective, porch
+100%
" ... Now we have one at home and the cabin and the screen porch. ... "
" ... This is great, no stupid logo in the middle, no screen on the outside. ... "
" ... Love the non childproof screen not included. ... Gets the bugs more without the screen. ... "
" ... The neck is thick and more durable than most and no protective screen in front of the grids to “ protect me from zapping myself”. ... "
" ... unlike the ones that come with a "safety mesh" or "exterior safety screen" would be. ... "
Charging
5included, enough, batteries, zapping, unit
+80%
-20%
" ... Other things I like is that it uses 2 AA batteries (included) instead of the USB, and thus means you don't have to wait for it to charge to use it again ... "
" ... The charge that it has for killing the bugs seems much stronger than on other models do this product that I had in the past. ... "
" ... The included batteries were holding enough charge to deliver a full week of zapping activities. ... "
" ... I wrote a negative review, but the company immediately responded and offered to replace the unit, which they did without charge . ... "
Band
4strap, fell, box, zapper
+50%
-50%
" ... Fell apart out of the box. ... "
" ... The three screws at the neck of the Zapper stripped and fell out on the first swing of the Zapper. ... "
Screen Protection
4zapped, would, without, two, screens
+100%
" ... Now we have one at home and the cabin and the screen porch. ... "
" ... Love the non childproof screen not included. ... Gets the bugs more without the screen. ... "
" ... The neck is thick and more durable than most and no protective screen in front of the grids to “ protect me from zapping myself”. ... "
" ... unlike the ones that come with a "safety mesh" or "exterior safety screen" would be. ... "
Device Compatibility
4bug, time, screen
+100%
" ... This device works . ... "
" ... Very satisfying zzt.when it connects with a bug. ... "
" ... This device has saved me from several "There's a BUG!" ... "
" ... Most of the time you spend more time swatting over and over hoping to connect with your target. ... "
Call quality
4zap, see, satisfying, pop, zapped
+100%
" ... You can literally hear them getting zapped! ... "
" ... You hear that satisfying "snap" when you contact and electrocute a flying pest. ... "
" ... Love to hear that zap! ... "
" ... I'm not a mean person but I have to admit to a certain pleasure in hearing zzzzzz. ... "
Weight
4weight, easy
+100%
" ... Light and easy to handle. ... "
" ... It is light weight, balanced and easy to maneuver. ... "
" ... This item is very light weight, you can get the job done within seconds. ... "
" ... Light weight and very effective. ... "
Storage
4get, batteries
+25%
-75%
" ... The gap between elements is way too large to catch anything smaller than a housefly. ... "
" ... And forget to get mosquitoes too much space between the lines ... "
" ... Did not come with backing to hold batteries inside handle. ... "
Power Consumption
3electricity, effective, swatter, light, bugs
+100%
" ... THis things got some power ... "
" ... Effective fly swatter that works much better than a traditional swatter without electricity. ... "
" ... Saves energy, and time and is effective. ... "
Packing
3zapper, time, package, delivery
+67%
-33%
" ... Delivery was on time and packaging was great. ... "
" ... This Zapper came in very sturdy packaging. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
3zaps, first, bugs, bug, screen
+33%
-67%
" ... At first I didn't want to touch them and possible make them worse than they were already, but I reconsidered today and decided to try and straighten the two rowes that were bothering me. ... "
" ... There are bug zappers out there that won’t electrocute you if you accidentally touch it. ... "
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