Monster Double Zapper Manual (2024)

FAQs

How to charge monster double zapper? ›

Once plugged it, charging will start automatically. First indicator light (Mosquito) will flash. Charging time is approximately 4 hours.

Do a zap test by securing a small wad of paper towel to the end of a WOODEN OR PLASTIC stick with a rubber band and moistening only the piece of towel. Poke the stick in through the first zap screen, and you should get a zap. Unplug the zapper and DON'T PLAY WITH IT.

Because zappers use UV light to lure insects, you must regularly replace the bulbs! Even if your zapper's bulb is still giving off light that is visible to you, it might not be attracting insects as effectively because the UV light diminishes over time.

Do I need to turn my bug zapper on and off each time I use it? The most efficient and effective way to run a bug zapper is to leave it on 24/7. By doing this, you help break down the insect breeding cycle. Alternatively, run your bug zapper from dusk to dawn.

Equipped with a rechargeable battery, the insect killer racket with LED torch requires a charging time of 8 to 12 hours before being used.

Bug zappers can work on yellow jackets, but they are not the most effective method. Yellow jackets are more attracted to food sources rather than light. Yellow jackets typically go after sugary substances and protein. My experience shows they aren't usually drawn to the light in bug zappers.

Bug zappers use electricity, but not a lot. Most models use around 15-40 watts when in operation. Compared to other household appliances, that's pretty minimal.

Why Aren't Mosquitoes Attracted to Bug Zappers? Female mosquitoes (the mosquitoes who bite us) are hardwired to sense the attractive signals that our bodies emit. They do not care about zapper lights. Fun fact: Only the female mosquito bite because they use your blood to create her eggs.

The lamps that lure the insects and the high-voltage power supply that zaps the insects. Failures could be a deteriorating lamp or the buildup of dead insects that can cause the zapper to not zap. Steps can include hosing down the unit and allow it to dry before reconnecting it.

Duckro recommends looking for an insect repellent with 25-40 percent DEET or 20 percent picaridin. “These ingredients have the most data supporting their effectiveness,” she said. Many commonly used repellents include citronella, cedar, or peppermint.

Do bug zappers bring more bugs? ›

Bug zappers also attract the very insects they're trying to kill from other yards when they may not otherwise have been attracted to your property. They also break down easily and need regular cleaning.

Bug zappers kill bugs by the thousands. But there's a problem: They kill the wrong bugs. They are ineffective against mosquitoes and other biting flies, and their otherwise indiscriminate killing can disrupt pollination and generally throw the environment out of balance.

To keep the bugs away, try and avoid installing lights in the cooler light spectrum. Trying switching to a warmer, yellower light. Insects don't see nearly as well in the yellow to infra-red spectrum. Since they can't see yellow lights as much, they won't be as drawn to them.

Position unit at least 15-20 feet away from areas where your friends and family are likely to be. Our bug zappers also work best when hung 5-7 feet from ground-level. Hanging your bug zapper on a tree or shepherd hook (which you can buy at hardware / home improvement stores) works best.

The last device that should be mentioned is the bug zapper. It is designed to kill flying insects that are attracted to the color of light produced by the device. But the bug zapper does not control co*ckroaches because they are not attracted to this color of light.

Typically, an insect zapper uses between 5W and 40W. All Jackery solar generators can easily power it so that you can choose one according to your budget and needs.