The Executioner Fly Zapper Mosquito, Wasp, Bug, Insect Killer Swatter Electric Fly Zapper Racket Single Layer for Efficient Zapping Indoor Outdoor (White)

First off, mosquitos are incredibly hard to kill. And with Dengue around (I live in the tropics) it has become critical to do so. And rackets are the most non-chemical effective weapon yet. Of all I tried, the Executioner has been my favorite for years. It is relatively expensive but it works and lasts. I love the feedback: flash, thunder, and sometimes smoke (unlike the overly protected Black and Decker I also got, which lets you wondering if you made the kill. Words of caution: be careful not to hit something hard in the frenzy of the battle and break the racket. Finally, I like the use of standard batteries, but do consider rechargeables. And don't touch it while pressing the button: it won't harm you but it's unpleasant).

So far this is the best bug zapping racket ever . It’s not a toy it is stronger and more powerful than the others there is no guard and the mosquitos literally explode . I have already recommended it to friends 😁

I got this bug zapper specifically to use against a bad spotted lantern fly infestation at my office. This item is very effective with these large, hearty, quick bugs. It doesn’t always kill them immediately but it definitely stuns them, allowing for an easy follow up squishing. I was pleasantly surprised that the 2 AA batteries it uses haven’t needed to be changed since I started using it over 1 month ago following consistent, heavy use. I would particularly recommend this item for use against large bugs. I had previously tried a different unit that had a two-mesh electrical circuit but the spotted lantern flies were too large to connect the circuit. This has a simple and far more effective single-layer circuit system.

It works, but the zap is so loud that I don't like using it.

Deadly on all bugs you can hit with it. Housefly are hard because they are so quick, but it makes quick work of deer flies, hornets and even fruit flies. We are still in our first set of batteries after using it daily for 2 months.

Had an executioner go out last week after using it for a year almost everyday (country living tends to mean flies) with no issues. This version doesn't 'pop' or carry the same charge as the previous version from the UK. Many times the fly doesn't die. But it's decent, a bit flimsy as 2 wires disconnected after only having it for 2 days. Still working but doesn't seem like it will for long.

Love it. Doesn’t have that idiot guard on it so gets the small gnats the others won’t. Yes, I zapped myself once. It more surprised than hurt and I didn’t do it again. I threw away the other two because it was so frustrating to keep swinging at flying bugs that just passed through the screen unharmed.

Purchased two, one has worked satisfactorily, the other worked for less than a week, thereafter continually sparking without anything around. I cleaned the wires to no avail, and contacted the company on their website link on Amazon requesting a replacement. No response in more than three weeks.. So, their customer support stinks. Amazon not anymore help. Given my experience, I'd say future purchasers have a 50/50 chance of getting a unit that works, NYT Wirecutter recommendation or not. Buyer beware.

This is my second exterminator. The one before lasted years and years but finally needed replacing. This one is even better with the safety catch and is really cheerful despite the purpose.

Well made and effective.

Works very well and is the best one that I have ever had.

A fabulous product purchased as a gift and much appreciated by the recipient. We had seen one in action before & this did not disappoint.

Gives out a lovely crackle. As far as I’m aware this zapper is the only one without the grills front and back which cover the inner mesh. This makes it much better to use on spiders and large flies. Highly recommended.