Do Bug Zappers Work? Or are they a waste of money?
The short answer is Yes and No. Bug zappers undoubtedly do kill a lot of insects. Unfortunately, the vast majority are not mosquitoes. Even worse many of the insects they indiscriminately kill are beneficial. How Do Bug Zappers Work? Standard bug zappers attract insects using ultraviolet light. The insects are then electrocuted when they land on an electrified mesh screen. …