This medical device is a regulated health product and, in accordance with these regulations, bears the CE mark. This handy spider catcher can also capture wasps and flies, and picks up those home invaders, woodlice. We opted not to test any fly ribbons, such as the Pic FR10B Fly Ribbon, the Terro T518 Fly Magnet, or the Big Devil Fly Catcher.

It’s more effective and less messy than a flyswatter (which is still a necessity even if you have this). The Pic swatter’s one drawback is that it doesn’t have off-the-charts durability—we found that each one lasts about one summer of hard use—but the fact is, hardly any swatters are made well, and this is a case where going cheap is simplest. He also noted that The Executioner’s battery compartment pops open from time to time, which we’ve also experienced.

In addition to those two swatters, we looked at the Jiemei Fly Swatter, which was especially inexpensive and felt flimsy and plastic.

The catch and release mechanism of this bug vacuum is a safe way to transport bugs from behind your sofa to your garden without them getting harmed. This spider and insect vacuum gives you the ability (and the bravery) to remove the creatures safely, just point the trap, press the button, and the battery-operated vacuum will gently capture the spider or insect. Bait traps, such as the Rescue Outdoor Disposable Fly Trap and the Victor Fly Magnet, are good for large-scale trapping and killing of flies, but they come with a strong trade-off. Aside from whatever good Karma you gain through such benevolent, non-violent insect control, you also don’t need to clean the bug guts off your freshly painted wall.They’re hard to kill and sometimes you don’t have the time to sit around and wait for that red wine or vinegar trick to work.

In our testing, the suction of the BugZooka was significantly stronger than that of the battery-powered options we looked at. This gizmo adheres to the underside of a trash barrel and emits an insecticide that kills any flies or other nasties that try to live in your garbage. The BugZooka’s telescoping tube gives it an effective range of 2 feet, which should be enough to reach high corners where spiders like to hide out. It’s certainly entertaining to use, but it’s not very practical and, honestly, not all that effective. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform.Wirecutter editor Josh Lyon is a longtime fan of electric swatters and now primarily uses an Executioner. If the nozzle is full before both nostrils have been completely sucked in, remove nasal secretions with a tissue by blowing into the nozzle, or use a new nozzle.