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

Just the best exterminator of irritating flies and bugs! Robust and lasts for years, deff the best zapper I've ever bought, well worth the money. Watch the little blighters snap, crackle and pop!!! Recommend

fabulous, good weight and size, works very well as there is no health and safety mesh in the way batteries included highly recommended

Helluva thing. Well worth the extra couple of quid for improved performance over the standard size one. Small stuff like fungus gnats and fruit flies explode on contact. Can't comment on wasps etc, as I let them go now- there's so few about. But suspect they wouldn't like it. Excellent battery life from the larger C cells. Still on the originals after 5 months. Recommended.

Great product - most smaller flies are killed after one hit, and most bigger flies are stunned in one hit then killed on the second hit. However, my swatter only came with 1x C-battery inside the battery compartment. And battery compartment cover appeared to be missing the 2x plastic catches, so the cover cannot lock into place properly. It was shipped with a rubber band which can keep it in place, but not sure if the plastic catches were snapped off, or if it’s a manufacturing defect.

My advice? Buy the Pro model. I've purchased four of these over the years, beginning with the standard model, which is excellent by the way. But the newly released and upgraded Pro version has two distinct advantages: 1) a larger mesh and longer reach, making it easier to catch fast moving flies 2) higher capacity C sized batteries instead of AA's, for longer lasting use. To use these you simply press the button on the handle to energise the mesh, wave it over the offending moth or fly, and ZAP! Bluebottles spread disease, but wave this at them and they generate a loud crack and spin to the floor as if they've been hit my a Patriot missile. And the moths that have ruined my expensive wool rug and drilled holes in my suit literally explode on contact. Retribution is strangely satisfying, it turns out, and the invading hordes stand no chance in my well defended household. So yes, this thing really is lethal to flying insects. Their demise is instant, so it's a humane way for them to go, and it's a lot safer to your family than spraying poison around that will also go into your lungs. There are plenty of cheapo knockoffs around, but the Executioner is the original, best made, and most effective in my humble opinion. Buy one - you will not be disappointed! Lastly I'd like to appeal to users NOT to zap any bees. Bees are friendly creatures that we all depend on for pollinating our food supply. They only sting in self defence, if severely harassed. Bees are our friends :-) Bluebottles, hornets, wasps, horse flies, clothes moths etc, not so much.

Makes it much easier to strike any intruders. It doesn't always one shot them, but it knocks them out long enough for me to finish the job.

... however, I cannot guarantee the same for our 4,6 and 8 legged friends... I have had countless hours of fun (I am now questioning myself for writing this, possibly has a sinister tone underlying somewhere here...) whilst departing of our airborn buddies to higher skies. Honestly, you will enjoy this until the very last zapp of battery everytime! Don't get me wrong though, this is no sport for the faint hearted. Each and every time you pick this up, you will take on the role of "The Slayer" and there upon you will embark some of the most thrilling and exciting (ahem...) adventures in your very own home. Ah heck, go the whole hog, buy your self a cape and some face paint and really get some revenge, stalking your prey until CRACK!! It's over in seconds, strewn across the floor (eww!!) The fried crispy remains of what could have been a restless night leg and chest slapping. But you, the king zapper, have taken the problem into your own hands, brought war into your own home, and ultimately you won. Executioner pro in holster, ridiculous grin on your face, you too will stroll off into the now bug free sunset carefree wondering just where oh where will you get your next bug zappin feast of fun! Enough said, I do hope I have articulated myself with grace and done the Executioner Pro the awe and marvel it deserves. I could not live without you my friend, rest well, tomorrow is going to be a hot day, and we both know what that means.... :)

I bought this as I've had a swarm of midge-like things bothering me in my garden a few times and I wanted some payback. And for little midges and clothes moths, this racket works pretty well. However when attempting to dispatch a housefly, the limitations of this zapper were laid bare. Firstly, the impressive build-quality and heft of the zapper works against it: It's a bit like trying to play badminton with a tennis racquet, the zapper is a bit too heavy and unwieldy to track a fast-moving housefly. Holding down the button to keep the racquet live isn't much of a bother, but I did loosen the battery cover with the occasional swing at the fly. The "Pro" version uses C-type batteries, whereas the standard version uses AA batteries. Secondly, it just doesn't have the punch needed to dispatch a good-sized housefly. I caught up with the fly and the zapper gave out an impressive crack of spark as the fly made contact with it, but after being zapped, the fly just flew off. With a combination of disappointment in the zapper and newfound respect for the fly, I pursued the fly around the house until I cornered it against a window and caused the pest to fly into the zapper's wires. Another crack of spark and noise, but the fly just dropped a few inches under the zapper and flew away. In fairness it was clearly stunned and landed on the ground. As it landed by the back door, I opened the door and it flew outside, probably wondering what on earth had just happened. As I get the occasional wasp in the house, I now know that the zapper is unlikely to kill a wasp on first contact my zap alone, and after zapping, I am likely to be faced with a wasp that is not only alive and well, but pretty ticked off and looking for revenge. It would be a bit like facing a pitbull with a taser. Yeah it might work, but if it doesn't, I've just made things worse. In conclusion, for clouds of midges, this is absolutely a great zapper. For larger insects, it's not a guaranteed kill, and when tackling wasps, that's a definite problem for me. Additionally, if you're not particularly strong, I think this zapper is going to be too heavy to be effective and useful. That said, it IS pretty cool-looking. If you must have one, I suggest you buy the smaller version, as it'll be lighter and more useable than the "Pro".