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Re: Ultra-violet Insect Zappers.
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Tim Arheit <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Wed, 11 Aug 2004 23:07:20 -0400
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At 05:41 PM 8/11/2004, you wrote:
>does anyone know if they also attract and kill honeybees?  Especially
>after the sun sets.

I have never seen a honeybee attracted to them, and I really don't think
many bees are out after dark.
While these devices have a feel good pop and zap sound,  I don't think they
do much for the mosquitoes either.  I seem to remember a consumer reports
test that determined that they did little against mosquitoes.  Devices that
use carbon dioxide as an attractant work better for mosquitoes.

-Tim

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