The PROBLEM: Traditional
fly swatters can be useful because you can deal with annoying
insects straight away, without having to wait for them
to "land" on a fly-paper or UV electro-static unit. However,
since you have to hit the insect against a solid surface,
they often leave an unhygenic stain - not so good if you
have just redecorated your kitchen, and unappetizing if
you are sitting down to lunch outdoors. The problem with
"stationary" electronic products, of the type that try
to attract insects with an ultraviolet light, is that
they are not so effective during the day, and are not
very attractive to all insects, such as wasps. Chemical
alternatives, such as sprays, can be noxious, and no-one
really likes the idea of inhaling whatever is contained
in the spray bottle.
The SOLUTION: Our Deluxe Fly Swatter is a battery
operated electric fly swatter, that combines the advantages
of a fly swatter (ie deals immediately with the nuisance)
with the effectiveness and hygiene of tradional electronic
products.
HOW IT WORKS: The Electric
Fly Swatter requires 2 (1.5 volt) batteries to raise the
voltage of the electric circuit of the fly swatter to
kill insects and wasps while touching it. The output power
is relatively low constituting no hazard to humans or
pets. For those requiring a more technical explanation
(the question is usually - how can two 1.5 volt batteries
produce enough power?), suffice to say that the batteries
charge a capacitor, which then discharges instantaneously
through the wire mesh when contact is made with an insect.
Battery life is long - and should last for 1000's of goes.
HOW TO USE IT: To kill the offending wasp or fly, simply hold the handle, push the switch and wield the Electroswat to make the insect touch the net surface. The insect will usually drop dead onto the ground - insects killed on the net surface can be brushed or shaken off (do not use water).
Where to use it:
- Picnics, barbecues, garden parties, eating outdoors
- Holidays (mosquitoes in your hotel room!), fishing
trips, camping, caravaning, in the stable, on the
farm, on the boat
- In the kitchen, in the children's bedroom (ie especially in places where you want to avoid chemical contamination!)
- In the office - everyone will want a go!
Which Electric
Fly Swatter to buy? Our
Deluxe Electronic Fly Swat is more expensive
than our
Electroswat
Fly Swatter, owing to a number of enhancements:
POWER
- The Deluxe model uses more powerful standard batteries
that are more powerful so last longer, and a voltage controller
that manages battery life better and prevents "after shocks"
(ie the grill holding a bit of charge after being switched
off).
DURABILITY - The
Deluxe is made from higher impact plastic to insure long
life.
PROTECTIVE GRILL
- The Deluxe model has a protective grill, removing the
possibility that you can give yourself a mild shock if you
touch it (the shocks are perfectly harmless though anyway).
Which is the better buy? Both are good. Our deluxe version
is probably better for customers who are already convinced
of the effectivenes of these products and those who simply
want the best product first time round. On the other hand,
the cheaper Electroswat can be used just as effectively
and is ideal if you want to test out the idea, or are just
looking for a fun gift to buy someone.