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This bug zapper is an 'absolute mosquito buster' — and it's 38% off on Amazon

"Bugs have no chance" against the Wokalon Bug Zapper. "Zap, zap, zap!"

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Save 38% on this "Amazon's Choice" bug zapper (photos via Amazon).

While outdoor and backyard get-togethers are one of the best things about summer, the bugs that come with them...not so much.

If you're eager to get outside and enjoy a mosquito and bug-free weekend, Amazon Canada shoppers recommend checking out the Wokalon Bug Zapper.

The powerful bug zapper uses a 15W bulb and 4200V high-voltage grid to attract insects and zap them into oblivion — and right now, it's 38 per cent off.

Save 38% on a 4200V Mosquito Zapper.

$37 at Amazon

The details

This high-voltage pest killer provides reliable indoor/outdoor coverage, protecting your space from unwanted company this patio season.

The unit uses a 15W bulb and 4200V electric shock to attract mosquitoes, flies, moths and other insects and then zaps them dead with its high-voltage grid.

Wokalon's bug zapper comes with hanging rings for easy hanging and features a 1.2-metre power cord. It's non-toxic, odourless, efficient and safe, so you don't have to worry about harmful chemicals and pesticides in your home.

What reviewers are saying

With 275 reviews in its corner, the Wokalon bug zapper has earned top marks for being lightweight and easy to clean.

"Bugs have no chance" with this machine, writes one shopper. "Zap, zap, zap!"

Another reviewer promises the bug zapper "works like a charm," especially when you're camping. It "zapped all day," they say.

It "works better than anything [else] I have bought," writes a third reviewer; it's "amazing."

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Save 38% on this "Amazon's Choice" bug zapper (photo via Amazon).

$37 $60 at Amazon

One Amazon shopper says the device "wiped out the mosquitos" on their patio, calling it an "absolute mosquito buster!"

Despite dozens of rave reviews, some users say it "would be nice to have a longer cord" and note the zapper can be quite loud.

The verdict

The Wokalon Bug Zapper has quickly become a go-to weapon against pesky flies and mosquitoes for Amazon shoppers. With an average rating of 4.1 stars, reviewers call the zapper an "absolute mosquito buster!" However, some reviewers note the zapper can be rather noisy, something to keep in mind when placing your order.

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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