Bug Zappers: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. They were invented near the beginning of the 20th century. A 1911 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine published an schematic for a special kind of fly trap. It utilized four electric lights at the corners of an electrified grid, with a fifth light glowing from within the grid. The design is remarkably akin to the iconic zapper, though it was purportedly too expensive to sell very well.
Fact #2. A little over twenty years later, William Frost officially patented the first one. A model produced by a professor of parasitology at the University of California hit the scene two years later. This later model set the standard. These early designs relied on light to lure the insects to their impending doom. More recent science on insects has led some scientists and inventors to incorporate pheromone emission into them.
Fact #3. Deciding between handheld and stationary bug zappers will be your first step. The rackets provide a kind of thrill. They connect us with our hunters' past like little else besides tracking and killing a large animal. They are significantly less effective, however. Plus, as soon as the novelty wears off their use can become a chore.
Fact #4. For stationary options, the key variables to consider are range and power source. Some run on batteries, while others run power cords to outlets. If you're out camping, battery-operated models will serve you best. For home use, the opposite is most likely to be the case.
Fact #5. Whichever you choose, you'll want to fit it to the size of the area you want to cover. If you have a tenth of an acre to protect, you don't need one that can lure a mosquito from across a football field. That said, it is a good idea to cover a little more than the space you have in mind. That will bring peace of mind as bug numbers rise and be useful if you need to use it elsewhere throughout its life.