Eliminate annoying bugs by zapping them to death.
Bug zappers have been around since 1934 and have not changed all that much in form or function. Formally known as electrical discharge insect control systems, bug zappers are designed to kill bugs outdoors with an electrical current. Bugs are essentially fried by the units and die quickly. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Purchase an ultraviolet light to use as the bait in your zapper. Most insects are highly attracted to mercury and neon vapor and both of those things are emitted by neon light. Attract mosquitoes with the heat of the light bulb. Mosquitoes are more prone to be attracted to heat and carbon monoxide.
2. Design the transformer to provide the electricity to power the bug zapper. The transformer is made to increase the voltage that emits from your electrical outlet from 120 volts to at least 2,000 volts. This voltage increase is needed to kill the insects that are attracted to the zapper.
3. Build wire mesh grids around the ultraviolet light. Connect two terminals of the electrical circuit to the wire mesh. The meshes are separated by just millimeters, so when the insect attempts to fly through them to get to the light, the body of the insect completes the circuit and zaps the bug to death.
4. Build an exterior casing around your zapper. Most nowadays are made in the shape of a lantern out of a type of composite plastic, but properly-grounded metal can be used. Build an exterior grip around the casing/housing to prevent people from being able to reach in and getting zapped. Keep the unit out of reach of children and pets.
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