BLACK+DECKER Bug Zapper Electric Lantern with Insect Tray, Cleaning Brush, Light Bulb & Waterproof Design for Indoor & Outdoor Flies, Gnats & Mosquitoes Up to 625 Square Feet

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I've been having a gnat problem indoors that I am trying to eliminate. I purchased this zapper because it was supposed to be usable both indoors and outdoors, and great for gnats.The first problem is that the manual only specifies outdoor use, and all throughout the manual it alludes to the fact that this is a serious fire hazard that shouldn't be used indoors.Part of what is listed as being a fire hazard is the cord. It says in the manual, "To reduce the risk of fire or injury, only plug into a properly installed outlet," alluding to the idea that it isn't safe to plug into an extension cord. If they didn't want it plugged into an extension cord, then they shouldn't have made the cord a whopping six inches long. The cord is so short, and so rigid, in fact, that I tried plugging it in and sat it on the counter where the plug is directly in line with the cord, and the cord won't flex and is apparently heavier than the lamp because it makes it immediately want to topple over.You pretty much have to hang the lamp to be able to use it, which makes it even more of an eye-sore than it already is in your house. Additionally, they provide a chain to hang the device with, but don't provide an eyelet or any similar hardware to even hang it. Not to mention, if you do hang it, you are back in the same boat of not having enough cord to do anything with. The chain is significantly longer than the cord, and how many people do you know that have a "properly installed outlet" on their ceiling.The part that irritates me the most is that the thing doesn't even work. I placed it in an area swarming with gnats, and immediately I watched them start flocking to the light. I expected the zapper to start killing them, but nope. They fly right through it. I watched them bump right into the metal grating on the inside that is supposed to provide the shock and just keep flying. I thought, "Well surely it's doing something and I'm just not seeing it." I waited several hours and then checked the collection tray to see if it was doing literally ANYTHING, but there was not a single bug in the collection tray. These are gnats and it can't even kill those. If you are intending to buy this for mosquitoes, you'd be better off to find something else before the mosquitoes laugh you out of the barbecue.I, being the gullible idiot that I am, bought two of these things thinking I could put them on both ends of the house. Now I'm stuck here with two fire hazards that literally wouldn't harm a fly.

Neat little gadget. Got it for someone as a gift and they loved it.

the cord is only a foot long so it is good for hanging or set very close to an outlet. works very well though , it was purchased for our RV and did its job!

I was drawn to this bug zapper electric lantern because of its sleek design and the promise of keeping my outdoor space mosquito-free. Unfortunately, it didn’t live up to expectations. Despite running it nightly, I noticed little to no reduction in the mosquito population around my patio. The device seemed to attract more moths than mosquitoes, which wasn’t helpful. I followed all the setup instructions carefully, ensuring it was placed in an optimal location, but the results were disappointing. On the positive side, the lantern is well-constructed and adds a nice aesthetic touch to the yard. Decided to return it. It’s a decent-looking product, but if you’re specifically aiming to reduce mosquitoes, this might not be the most effective solution.

Looks good for the price, I just received it, but it looks like another one I have so I'm sure it would work the same.The base comes off for cleaning also comes with a chain to hang or you can place on a flat surface.

Bought one in late 2023. Used it on and off for several months, then kept it on all the time for several months, then it stopped working. Never caught much of anything, even though there are flies and mosquitos pretty much all year long. I'm hesitant to buy a replacement bulb because the previous zapper I had (different brand) died too and it didn't come back to life with a new bulb. Most likely the circuit board went bad. At least it did kill bunches and bunches of tropical "bichos" while it lasted. This Black and Decker was a failure. These things don't last long.

Good small bug-zapper. This bug zapper is bright enough to illuminate the garage it is in. Since it is still cold in my area, I don't know how it performs against flying insects. I hope it does a good job.the unit comes with a brush to clean the electric fence inside the zapper. It also comes with a hanger and plugs into a standard 2-prong outlet. I don't have to worry about a ground. Since it is plug in-there is no battery to worry about.