Mosquito zappers that will save your skin this summer

A humid summer is upon us, and the humidity means it's perfect weather for mosquitoes.

You could douse yourself in mozzie repellent over and over, but have you thought about a mosquito zapper? They're designed to attract mosquitoes, flies and other pesky creatures; they zap them away so you can enjoy the weather outside – bite-free.

With many on the market, we've found some of the best and most affordable that will save your skin. Enjoy your BBQs and camping trips without being bothered by the bites.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Ultrasonic Pest Repeller

Get the six pack for $27.99

This ultrasonic device is chemical and scent-free and covers up to 1,200 square feet to send mozzies and other creatures on their way. Taking full effect after two to three weeks, the Ultrasonic Pest Repeller plugs directly into your power outlet. Using just two to three watts of power, you won't see your power bills surge.

The pack comes with six to use in different rooms in your home and doubles as a night light, so the kids can sleep bite-free.

Topwowe Bug Zapper Indoor Outdoor

Now $35

The Topwowe Bug Zapper promises to eliminate up to 99 per cent of flying insects, using a smart light sensor control, 18W UV light attraction and a safe and efficient design. It has an easy setup and maintenance, and can be placed on a surface or hung up.

Koosa Bug Zapper Outdoor

Get yours for $54.99

With a 4.3-star rating on Amazon from over 1443 reviews, the Koosa Bug Zapper will help keep you bite-free with its 5000mAh and LED night light that lasts up to eight hours. It has a 4000V electrical grid that's safe and reliable, thanks to its waterproof certification. It also has three modes you can use, so you don't need to manually change the controls yourself.

Palone Electric Fly Swatter Bug Zapper

Was $39.99, now $29.99

Rated as a number one best-seller on Amazon, you can easily swat away mosquitoes this summer with Palone's Electric Fly Swatter and Bug Zapper. It has a powerful 1200mAh rechargeable battery, is easy to operate and has a safe design to avoid the danger of directly touching the high voltage grid.

B.ALL Rechargeable Mosquito and Fly Zapper

Get it here for $16.65

The B.ALL zapper kills both mozzies and flies with two different zapper settings – the purple setting kills both bugs, but the yellow setting specifically kills mosquitoes. It has up to eight hours per charge and is best used in a dark environment and approximately 1.5 metres above the ground. While it can be used outdoors, it is not waterproof.

Gecko Rechargeable Solar USB Bug Zapper

Get it for $77

Weighing just 730 grams, this portable zapper is ideal if you're on the move. Charging through its solar panel or via USB, it boasts a 20-hour run time, so it will reliably zap those bugs around you for some time before needing a charge.

Night Cat Electric Mosquito Swatter

Get yours for $35.99

What looks like a tennis racquet is something much more powerful. Made from three layers of grids using 3,000 volts of power, the Night Cat swatter easily kills the annoying mozzies flying around. Only the internal aluminium layer is electric, so it is safe to use and hold.

There are two settings – one that turns on the electric layer, and another that activates an LED light to attract more insects towards it. It takes about six to eight hours to recharge but will last up to 30 days. 

Mortein Peaceful Nights Plug In Fly and Mosquito Automatic Plug-In Zapper

Buy yours for $14

Mortein is an iconic brand that does the job well (and has a catchy slogan), so this one is typically towards the top of the list.

Using an automatic timer, the plug-in will release an odourless repellent that will switch off after 12 hours. Included is a refill of repellent that lasts up to 30 uses. This is for indoor use only.

Thermacell Portable Mosquito Repeller

Buy it here for $46.55

When sitting by the campfire or going on a bushwalk, who really wants to be left carrying a heavy lantern or all sticky from the aerosol repellents? Sized to fit right in your pocket, the Thermacell Portable Mosquito Repeller covers up to 21 square metres from the person holding it and uses a repellent allethrin to prevent buzzing and bites.

Quash UV Light Bug Trap

Buy now in whiteBuy now in black

Using UV light and a built-in fan, this insect trap attracts and captures mosquitoes, gnats, moths, fruit flies and other unwanted insects on its glue pad at the bottom. For best results, place it in a dark room approximately 30 square metres in size and where the mosquitoes like to roam. Then just let the machine work its magic.

This $69.99 trap comes with a USB cable and an AU power adapter to get it working, as well as 10 glue pads to use. If you need a refill, they can be bought separately here.

Thermacell THMRP2 Mosquito Repeller Perimeter System

Buy yours for $62.30

Creating a mosquito-free perimeter, the Thermacell THMRP2 System can provide up to 41m² of total coverage for up to four hours before changing repellent mats. This system comes with mounts, poles and stakes to place them anywhere in your backyard.

Avitong Pro Bug Zapper

Get it here for $38.20

This is one of the more powerful zappers on the market, using 4,000 watts of power to kill the bugs. It uses UV light to attract the mozzies and zaps them from an internal grid, making it safe to keep around kids and pets. It weighs only 300 grams and covers 80 square metres, so everyone in your backyard will be protected. 

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