The Executioner Pro Fly Killer Mosquito Swatter Racket Wasp Bug Zapper Indoor Outdoor Over 55cm Long

I live at the edge of a forest, so have lots of insects to deal with. I own many brands of bug zappers & have a 9 year old version of this Executioner Pro as well (it still works, but is my favorite, so when I needed another, I bought this updated model).Pros:1) Uses 1 layer of metal rods. The 3 layer models have 2 outer protective layers that actually repel bugs, making some of them bounce off & escape. The outer layers do not zap, their purpose is to protect fingers from getting zapped. This 1 layer model is much more effective at killing bugs.2) most new Bug Zappers have USB recharging with a cord, more junk to have laying around the house & more money spent on a cord as part of the zapper’s price. I have dozens of rechargeable batteries so I don’t need to spend extra on a cord I don’t need.3) This new version seems MUCH more powerful. The old one easily killed the small flies (dark brown with wings that resemble the Stealth Bomber jets), but they would often stick to the metal rods of the Zapper. This new model has completely vaporized all these bugs it has come into contact with (possibly into such small pieces that I can’t see them).Cons:1) Not having protective layers means that kids have to be more closely supervised; this zapper is best used by responsible teens or adults2) The “Zap!” is so loud it startles me, but I’ll get used to it. Not really a “con”, but a result of the zapper’s power (it takes 2 “C” batteries, NOT included unless you live in the UK).

The swatter works great! Knocks down bugs with one zap! I have several of these and one had some type of issue. The company gave me a full refund and I ordered another one to replace the defective one. The company offered to send me one from the factory in England, but I declined that just due to the shipping cost. I was only trying to get the defective product replaced and not cost the company money. They are a good company with a great product!

This offers the best zap of any I tried. Here are some items:1) Pro Executioner vs Executioner: - the zapper circuits are identical. I have both, opened both, they really are the same. - Pro works off two C cells so it lasts longer than the two AA powered regular version. - The Pro has a larger zapper head (more area) that the regular. - Pro comes with a not particularly rugged vinyl case.2) Lethality: - Zaps gnats just fine. Their wings need to be oriented properly to bridge the zap gap, but swing away and it sounds like popcorn. - Blows away mosquitoes with a satisfying crack. - Stuns and occasionally kills flies. Always knocks them out of the air. - Stuns wasps, but you'll need to finish them off ala foot once they fall. - It hurts if you zap yourself. Not a toy for the young ones as the zapper mesh is easy to accidental touch3) Durability - They can fail never to zap again. Seems like it can happen when the battery gets to low. I have one set to repair and will post what I find - The zapper mesh isn't fragile, but it not particularly strong either. Needs cardboard backing for travel4) Competition - I've tried a lot of these. The Executioner zapper electronics are the best I've run across. - The "Astor" brand zapper looks the same, but the zap circuit is not the same and not as good. - The "Electrocutioner" has a similar but smaller head, but, again the zaperp circuit is inferior. - The protected mesh $6 to $10 dollar ones do work, but a couple of notes: -- The mesh is not usually any finer (closer) the the executioner as far a gnat zapping goes -- It can be tougher to get some bugs into the triple mesh sandwich design. -- Again the zapper circuits are lower voltage and yield a fizzle, but no a crackle-pop -- While it seems all these zappers are prone to failure, the cheaper one do seem to fail faster, but not always. It's a mystery? -- It is harder to self zap, but a curious child can easy poke his fingers in and find a way. -- The executioner discharges the mesh when you release the switch. The cheap ones don't bother and can stay somewhat "hot" for a minute or so.