Mosquito racket

FROM mosquitoes people have been fighting for centuries. Are going folk remedies and chemicalsas well as various destroyers and homemade traps. The electric racket from mosquitoes, in other words the electric fly swatter, is quite original in form and principle of action. It is about her that will be discussed in this article.

Device features

This type of exterminator of flies, mosquitoes, wasps or bugs is made in the form of a badminton racket, which has a durable plastic case and a three-layer structure. Two outer nets serve as fencing. A weak electric discharge of current passes through the metal grid (working surface) between them, which is harmful to insects, but does not pose a danger to human health and pets.

The electric racket from flies and mosquitoes does not emit toxic substances and a specific smell, which is another important advantage of the product. It can be used mosquito control, both indoors and outdoors. You can buy the device in online stores, the price depends on the brand and the specific model.

The principle of operation and brands on the market

The device has a simple and convenient principle of use. For it to start working, you must first place a pair of batteries inside the handle. A fly swatter affects pests only at the moment the button on the handle is pressed, as indicated by a red indicator.

Racket wave, trying to touch flying insects. A mosquito that touches a metal grid closes an electric circuit with its body, as a result of which it instantly dies. This is evidenced by a light click. If necessary, the procedure should be repeated. To turn off the electric shredder, you must release the clamped power button. Then use a brush to remove mosquitoes stuck in the net.

On a note!

The principle of operation of the device is based on the accumulation of electric discharge - the longer the power button is activated, the greater the current. To catch large insects (wasps or hornets), the button is not released for 10 seconds, 5 seconds are enough to kill mosquitoes. device operation. If the electric discharge has not been used, it is stored on the grid. In this connection, it is not recommended to touch the racket.

Popular brands of electric rackets:

• Scat - an inexpensive racket from flying insects, the price is from 500 to 700 rubles, depending on the model;
• Banzai - a popular electric racket that starts to work when you press a button on the handle, the price is about 1500 rubles;
• Fly swatter - rackets with batteries or batteries, the price varies from 300 to 700 rubles, depending on the model.
• Weitech - electric rackets, a number of models of which have additional protection against exposure to people and pets, the price of them reaches 2000 rubles.

What you need to know

The use of electric racquets against mosquitoes requires precaution.

1. During the operation of the racket, it is strictly forbidden to stick fingers and foreign objects into its structure.
2. Mosquitoes trapped in the net of the racket are removed only with a brush. You can not wash them off with water, since the consequence of such actions can be a short circuit.
3. Do not use a racket against insects sitting on a flat surface.
4. It is not recommended to use the product for catching mosquitoes for children. Despite the fact that the current discharge accumulated on a metal grid does not pose a mortal danger to humans, it can be quite sensitive and unpleasant.