Mosquito racket
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WITH mosquitoes people have been struggling for more than one century. Go to folk remedies and chemicalsas well as various destroyers and homemade traps. The electric racket against mosquitoes, in other words, the electrofishing system, is quite original in form and principle of operation. It is about her and will be discussed in this article.
Features of the device
This type of exterminator of flies, mosquitoes, wasps or beetles is made in the form of a badminton racket having a durable plastic case and a three-layer structure. Two external nets serve as fencing.A metal grid (working surface) between them passes through a weak electric current discharge, which is detrimental to insects, but does not pose a threat to human and pet health.
The electric racket for flies and mosquitoes does not emit toxic substances and peculiar smell, which is another important advantage of the product. It can be used mosquito control, both indoors and in street conditions. You can buy the device in online stores, the price depends on the brand and specific model.
The principle of operation and brands on the market
The device has a simple and convenient principle of application. For it to start working, you must first place a pair of batteries inside the handle. Swatter affects pests only at the moment of pressing the button on the handle, as indicated by the red indicator.
Racket flapped, trying to hurt the flying insects. A mosquito that touches the metal grid closes an electrical circuit with its body, as a result of which it instantly dies. This is indicated by a slight click.If necessary, the procedure should be repeated. To turn off the electric exterminator, you must release the power button. Then with a brush to remove the mosquitoes stuck in the grid.
On a note!
The principle of operation of the device is based on the accumulation of electrical discharge - the longer the power button is activated, the greater the current. For catching large insects (wasps or hornets), the button is not released for 10 seconds, 5 seconds is enough to kill mosquitoes. device operation. If the electric discharge was not used, it is stored on the grid. In connection with what it is not recommended to touch the racket.
Popular brands of electric racket:
- Skat - an inexpensive racket from flying insects, the price ranges from 500 to 700 rubles, depending on the model;
- Banzai is a popular electrical pad, starting to work when you press a button on the handle, the price is about 1500 rubles;
- Fly swatter - racket on batteries or battery, the price varies from 300 to 700 rubles, depending on the model.
- Weitech - electric racket, a number of models which have additional protection from the effects on people and pets, the price for them comes up to 2000 rubles.
What you need to know
The use of electric mosquito racket requires compliance with precautions.
- During operation of the racket, shoving inside of its structure fingers and foreign objects are strictly prohibited.
- The mosquitoes caught in the racket’s grid can only be removed with a brush. You can not flush them with water, as a consequence of such actions may be a short circuit.
- Do not use a racket against insects sitting on a flat surface.
- It is not recommended to use the product for catching mosquitoes to children. Despite the fact that the discharge of a current accumulated on a metal grid does not represent a mortal danger to a person, it can be quite sensitive and unpleasant.