Doug Mahoney/NYT Wirecutter. Bug zappers work by emitting a UV light that attracts bugs to the center of the device, where they’re electrocuted, usually between two metal grids.

The Ryobi 18V ONE+ Bug Zapper may be a convenient tool for keeping your backyard free of bugs, but let’s see what reviewers are saying about it.

I Tried This DIY Mosquito Trap, and It Actually Works. If you time it right, it kills baby mosquitoes before they can bite. Beth Skwarecki June 10, 2025 We may earn a ...

When it comes to battling mosquitoes, tons of people go for bug zappers to give those pesky blood suckers the fate they deserve — over 1.75 million of these devices are sold each year in the U.S ...