The creators of advanced developments have greatly facilitated the life of modern nature lovers by launching a wide range of models of mosquito and fly repellents and exterminators on the consumer market. Today we will talk about what types of these devices are most appropriate in an open or closed area, what is their main principle of operation, and what technical characteristics should the top devices of this segment have to have.
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About product
Based on the "talking" names of the gadgets in question, we can make a logical conclusion about their purpose: the repeller forces insects to leave the zone within the radius of its "effective" cover, and the exterminator purposefully "attracts" mosquitoes and midges to subsequently "suck" them into a vacuum tank , designed to deplete the "flying bloodsuckers" that fell into it.
Given not only a wide range of models of equipment of the segment under consideration, but also the presence of peculiar subtypes, many buyers are wondering which choice will be most appropriate: frightening or exterminating.
The defining moment in this matter should be the place of intended use of the device. If necessary, get rid of mosquitoes in the house or apartment about the exterminators can be forgotten. This fact is caused not so much by the need for a large area of free space for the correct installation of such devices, but by the use of gas in their work, which is a potential danger to people nearby.
The prevalence of the use of insect repellent devices is associated with their compactness, noiselessness and a high degree of safety during their direct functioning indoors.
When forming a clear opinion about the purchase of which type of equipment will be most optimal in a particular case, the buyer should keep in mind the degree of effectiveness of both types. Destroyers, due to their technical capabilities, have a large radius of "effective" coverage, and therefore more carefully cope with getting rid of insects in the required territory. Repellers, forcing mosquitoes and midges to leave their location, do not guarantee that insects, hiding in the next room, will not return there again after the device is finished.
It is also important to emphasize the classification of the types described above into subspecies. So, repellers are divided into:
- electromagnetic (acting on the nervous system of “enemies” with special “waves.” The main advantage is the quiet operation; the disadvantage is the greatest efficiency in the fight against complex organisms, not insects);
- ultrasound (affecting mosquitoes and midges with ultrasound irritating them. The main advantage is the ease of installation and operation; the disadvantage is the insufficient degree of effectiveness in the fight against "bloodsuckers");
- radio waves (implying the effect of microwaves on insects, forcing them to leave the radius of the "effective" coating. The main advantage is a high degree of efficiency; the disadvantage is the lack of thought in the technology of work, due to the recently launched study of this type of repellers).
The types of exterminators also have significant differences and are classified into:
- propane (working on propane. The main advantage is low gas consumption; the disadvantage is the insecurity of use);
- working on carbon dioxide (attracting mosquitoes by simulating the smell of a person.The main advantage is the equipping of most of them with solar panels, which significantly save energy consumption; the disadvantage is high cost);
- thermal (attracting insects with IR radiation. The main advantage is the effectiveness of the fight against "flying bloodsuckers"; the disadvantage is the insufficient radius of the zone of "effective" coverage);
- light (luring mosquitoes and midges with UV glow. The main advantage is compactness and low weight; the disadvantage is low efficiency).
How to choose
To choose a really high-quality device for getting rid of insects at home, it is advisable to pay attention to:
- type of exposure (optimal - ultrasound);
- zone of "effective" coverage (optimally - from 30 m2);
- a power source (optimally versatile, that is, operating both from the mains and, if necessary, from the battery).
In choosing a device for the destruction of mosquitoes and midges on the street, you should focus on:
- zone of "effective" coverage (optimally - from 4 - 5000 m2);
- battery life (optimally - up to 30 days);
- gas cylinder consumption (optimally - up to 1 liter per day).
To form a clear understanding of what technical parameters a mosquito and flies repeller or their exterminator should possess for a potential user, it is advisable to carefully study the following list of top models of devices included in the rating of the best "traps" for insects.
The best models
"Tornado OK01"
- Device type: repeller
- Type of exposure to insects: ultrasound
- Place of application: outdoors / indoors
- Effective Coverage Area: 50 m2
- Range of "working" frequencies: 4 - 40 kHz
- Ultrasonic pressure per 1 meter of distance: 72 dB
- Power: 0.5 V
- Power Source: 220 V Traditional Socket / AA Batteries
- The number of "emitters" of ultrasound: 2
- the possibility of autonomous operation of the device from batteries supplied as standard repeller
- reasonable cost
- the ability to install the device both on the street and at home
- high noise level (squeak) generated by a functioning device
- low efficiency in controlling flies and mosquitoes
- build quality
Budget ultrasonic insect repeller, according to the manufacturer, is able to protect its owner from mosquitoes and midges, eliminating their "proximity" within a radius of 50 m2, which is the optimal distance for a comfortable pastime in nature or in the country.
Eco-sniper AR-115
- Device type: repeller
- Type of exposure to insects: ultrasound
- Place of application: indoors
- Effective Coverage Area: 50 m2
- Range of "working" frequencies: 4 - 40 kHz
- Ultrasonic pressure per 1 meter of distance: 72 dB
- Power Consumption: 5 W
- Power Source: 220 V Traditional Socket
- The number of "emitters" of ultrasound: 2
- Additional options: lamp - "night lamp"; 3 built-in operating modes
- the ability to switch modes depending on real circumstances
- built-in night light
- reasonable cost
- lack of option to use the device in open spaces
- low degree of protection against mosquitoes at the peak of their activity
- impossibility of autonomous functioning of the device
An electronically controlled ultrasonic repeller, capable of “cleaning” an area of several square meters of annoying insects, thereby saving its user from painful and itchy bites of mosquitoes or midges.
Thermacell Garden Repeller
- Device type: repeller
- Type of exposure to insects: ultrasound
- Place of application: open space
- Effective coverage area: 20 m2
- Range of "working" frequencies: 4 - 40 kHz
- Battery Life: 12 hours on 1 cartridge
- Power Consumption: 5 W
- Power Source: replaceable cartridges
- Additional options: several built-in operating modes; interchangeable plates supplied as standard
- effective repelling mosquitoes, midges, horseflies
- reasonable cost
- “Advanced” equipment
- inability to use the device in enclosed spaces
- the need to purchase replacement cartridges "on order"
- primitive design appearance
A portable street repeller, thanks to its well-thought-out system of work, is able to exclude the proximity of insects to its owner, without bringing any discomfort to a person, thanks to its silent operation.
Mosquito Magnet Executive
- Device type: shredder
- Type of exposure to insects: imitation of the human body
- Place of application: open space
- Effective Coverage Area: 200,000 m2
- "Working" temperature: 0 to +40 degrees Celsius
- Gas bottle capacity: 30 days of continuous use
- Cylinder capacity: 0.155 m3
- Power Source: Rechargeable Battery
- Additional options: touch control; removable container
- effective destruction of mosquitoes and other blood-sucking insects
- the ability to purchase the original main functional element directly from the manufacturer
- large area of "effective" coverage
- poor build quality
- ill-conceived cleaning process
- the need for regular replacement of the "trap", regardless of the frequency of its operation
A high-quality insect killer, not only perfectly coping with its direct functional “duty”, but also able to “please” the user with the simplicity of its installation and direct use.
SkeeterVac SV-3501-RU
- Device type: shredder
- Type of exposure to insects: imitation of the human body
- Place of application: open space
- Effective coverage area: 4000 m2
- "Working" temperature: +10 to +40 degrees Celsius
- "Consumption" of a gas cylinder: up to 1 liter per day
- Power Source: Rechargeable Battery
- Additional options: function of non-stop operation provided that there is gas in the “working” cylinder; UV movable glow
- simplicity and safety of the design of the main body of the device
- effective extermination of insects in the radius of the device
- the prevalence of consumables among suppliers of similar equipment
- high cost of the device in comparison with similar products of the segment in question
- a high degree of dependence of the effective operation of the "trap" on external conditions
- the high cost of consumables, in particular adhesive tape
A compact device that can not only protect its user from flying "bloodsuckers" in an impressive radius of "effective" coverage, but also significantly ease his life, given the ubiquitous presence of "native" supplies on the shelves of equipment stores of this segment.
KRN-5000 Turbo PRO
- Device type: shredder
- Type of exposure to insects: ultrasound
- Place of application: open space
- Effective coverage area: 4000 m2
- "Working" temperature: +10 to +50 degrees Celsius
- "Consumption" of a gas cylinder: 40 l for 120 days / 10 l for 33 days of continuous use
- Power Source: 220 V Traditional Socket
- Maximum power consumption: 350 VA
- Additional options: built-in light sensor; built-in alert system for functional blocks; 2 built-in modes "day and night"
- maximum waterproof design
- high resistance to external damage
- the presence of a light sensor that saves gas consumption
- excessive heating of the structure and functional elements during continuous operation of the device for a long time
- high cost of the device
- mismatch of actual technical parameters as declared by the manufacturer
A reliable insect killer, due to its functional properties, is able to protect the user from mosquito bites and midges, while not requiring a large area for installation and special skills for operation.
Summary
With a long stay “in nature”, insect repellers and exterminators will become faithful “helpers” in providing maximum comfort to their owner. The above information will help a potential user to make a competent decision related to the choice of the type of equipment under consideration, as well as a really high-quality device among similar products in its segment.
