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History
History
Early model prototype fly zapper circa 1911, conceded to be too expensive to be practical
In its October 1911 issue, Popular Mechanics magazine had a piece showing a model "fly trap" which utilized all the elements of a modern bug zapper, including electric light and electrified grid. The design was executed by two unnamed Denver men and was conceded to be too expensive to be of practical use. The device was 10 by 15 inches (25 by 38 cm), contained 5 incandescent light bulbs, and the grid was 1/16-inch (1.59mm) wires spaced 1/8-inch (3.18mm) apart with a voltage of 450 volts. Users were supposed to bait the interior with meat.
According to the US Patent and Trademark Office, the first bug zapper was patented in 1934 by William F. Folmer and Harrison L. Chapin. They were issued U.S. Patent 1,962,439.
Design
Bug Zapper hung on a house corner
Bug zappers are usually housed in a protective cage of plastic or grounded metal bars to prevent people or animals from touching the high voltage grid. A light source is fitted inside, often a fluorescent lamp designed to emit violet and ultraviolet light, which is visible to and attracts insects. The light is surrounded by a pair of interleaved bare wire grids or spirals. The distance between adjacent wires is typically about 2mm (0.079in). A high-voltage power supply powered by mains electricity, which may be a simple transformerless voltage multiplier circuit made with diodes and capacitors, generates a voltage of 2,000 volts or more, high enough to conduct through the body of an insect which bridges the two grids, but not high enough to spark across the air gap. Enough electrical current flows through the small body of the insect to heat it to a high temperature. The impedance of the power supply and the arrangement of the grid is such that it cannot drive a dangerous current through the body of a larger animal (e.g., human).
Bug zappers are fitted with trays that collect the electrocuted insects, however some models are designed to allow the debris to fall to the ground below.
Variations
A variant is the manual bug zapper or electric flyswatter, which resembles a small tennis racquet strung with wire. A high voltage is maintained between two adjacent grids by a battery-powered high-voltage generator operated when a switch is pushed; when an insect is swatted it touches both grids. These devices are not protected against touch (they are only live while the switch is depressed); if touched they give a sharp but harmless electric shock.
A related device is the electric flea comb, a very fine-toothed comb which can be used to comb the hair of a pet with fleas or a person with headlice. There is a high voltage between alternate teeth which electrocutes and destroys insects and eggs. The tips of the teeth are insulated to prevent shock to the pet or person being groomed. There appears to have been no systematic trial of these devices. A study concludes "battery-powered 'electronic' louse combs that resemble small 'bug zappers' ... would seem to offer little advantage, if any, over a well-designed traditional louse comb. The teeth of these devices may not effectively reach to the scalp and do not kill or remove nits".
Drawbacks
External traps
These traps are not effective at killing biting insects (female mosquitoes and other insects), being much more effective at attracting and killing other harmless and beneficial insects. A study over a summer found that 13,789 insects were killed, of which 31 were biting insects. Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide and water vapor in the breath of mammals, not ultraviolet light.
Scattering
Research has shown that when insects are electrocuted bug zappers can spread a mist containing insect parts up to about 7feet (2.1m) from the device. The air around the bug zapper can become contaminated by bacteria and viruses that can be inhaled by, or settle on the food of, people in the immediate vicinity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advise the bug zapper should not be over a food preparation area, and insects should be retained within the device ; Scatter-Proof designs are produced for this purpose.
See also
electronic pest control
Radio wave pest control
References
^ "An Electric Death Trap for the Fly". Popular Mechanics. October, 1911. http://books.google.com/books?id=P94DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA16&dq=%22popular+mechanics%22+1910&as_brr=1#PPA464,M1. Retrieved 5 February 2009.
^ Freudenrich, Craig. "Bug Zappers". How Stuff Works. http://home.howstuffworks.com/bug-zapper.htm. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
^ Davies, Debbie (2004-10-04). "Boots Electronic Head Lice Comb review". Pocket Lint. http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/615/boots-electronic-head-lice-comb. Retrieved 2009-10-27.
^ NHS Wales: "There was no reference to any trials involving the electronic comb"
^ Frankowski, MD, MPH, Barbara L.; Leonard B. Weiner, MD (September 2002). "Clinical Report: Head lice" (pdf). American Academy of Pediatrics 110 (3). http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/pediatrics;110/3/638.pdf. Retrieved 2009-10-27.
^ Lewis, Donald (1996-06-14). "Bug Zappers are Harmful, Not Helpful". Horticulture and Home Pest News (Iowa State University) IC-475 (15). http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/1996/6-14-1996/bugzapper.html. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
^ "Can bug zappers help transmit diseases?". HowStuffWorks. http://science.howstuffworks.com/question682.htm. Retrieved 30 April 2009.
^ Urban, James E.; Alberto Broce (October 2000). "Electrocution of House Flies in Bug Zappers Releases Bacteria and Viruses". Current Microbiology (Kansas State University) 41 (4). doi:10.1007/s002840010132. Archived from the original on 2007-11-04. http://web.archive.org/web/20071104113259/http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_entm/extension/Efficacy+Trials/zapabs99.html.html. Retrieved 2009-10-22. "bug zappers not only pose an immediate threat because of the release of bacteria and viruses, but they also release insect particles which are potential allergens and/or cause various respiratory conditions".
^ "Chapter 6: Physical Facilities; Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation; 6-202.13". FDA 2001 Food Code. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 2001. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/RetailFoodProtection/FoodCode/FoodCode2001/ucm089214.htm#6-202.13. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
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