How to Use zapper in a Sentence
zapper
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Some zapper traps are designed to hang, while others are placed on the floor.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
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Customers say this zapper works well, but its cord is too short at nine inches.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 28 June 2023
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Step goals aren’t about weight loss Walking is not a calorie zapper.
—Gretchen Reynolds, Anchorage Daily News, 8 June 2023
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Inspectors found a fly zapper on top of a meat cold case in the deli department.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
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An unapproved fly zapper was installed on a shelf above the meat prep table.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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While zappers don’t use chemicals, electric shock might be a concern.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
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An unapproved fly zapper was seen in the kitchen, according to the report.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 17 Feb. 2024
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Bug zappers are one of the favorite products of fraudulent seller farms.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 28 Mar. 2024
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The golden age of bug-zapper innovation arrived in the mid-aughts.
—Rebekah Kebede, The Atlantic, 5 May 2017
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Portable and rechargeable, mosquitos and black flies don’t stand a chance against these easy-to-use zappers.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2024
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Instead of spending days feeling sticky from bug spray, try a bug zapper to ward off insects and prevent a bunch of itchy bites.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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Be sure to grab this outdoor bug zapper to rid your porch and patio from pesky mosquitos and other critters, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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There was an unapproved fly zapper near the food preparation table.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Hang this zapper on a hook or stow it in a corner; the dead insects are easily cleaned and removed with the bottom tray.
—Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2019
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Beyond keeping bugs away from your guests and food, the zapper also cuts down on the need for bug sprays, which can leave behind strong smells or residue.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
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This outdoor bug zapper is equipped with a high-voltage 4200-volt electric grid with long range.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
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From bug zappers to dish soap, farmers and gardeners have drummed up all kinds of solutions for plant-munching pests.
—Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Aug. 2023
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And because Southern summers come with their fair share of bugs, be sure to grab this electric bug zapper for your porch or patio.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
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Evading the zapper were the eight flies in the salad prep area, four in the dessert area and three on the wall near the serving utensils at the hot buffet.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
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The Brinery’s Storm Cloud Zapper includes beets, fresh ginger root, and sea salt.
—Carly Fisher, Bon Appetit, 16 Mar. 2017
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Octenol, a chemical that mimics human breath and sweat, can be used to lure mosquitoes to electronic bug zappers.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 28 May 2026
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Plus, if you’re constantly nagged by pesky mosquitos and other flying critters, scoop up this outdoor bug zapper to rid your space of bugs for good.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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Simply plug the zapper into an electrical outlet, turn it on, and watch the gnat population dwindle.
—Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 6 Apr. 2023
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The apparently ineffective bug zapper was placed right over cooking spices on storage shelves.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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Use electronic mosquito zappers or indoor traps that use light or carbon dioxide to lure mosquitoes.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
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Two questionably effective bug zappers were over whole vegetables and soda cases in the storage room.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Keep away flying insects at your campsite with this bug zapper that can work on solar power or USB charging.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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On the side of technology, electric bug zappers offer another solution for buzzing pests.
—Sydney Maki, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
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This super-effective mosquito killer functions without a zapper.
—Toby Grey, BGR, 3 Oct. 2022
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If outdoor dining is being ruined by buzzing pests, the Gootop bug zapper may be the easiest way to reclaim your outdoor space (and your cheeseburger)!
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
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