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	<br>A bug zapper, ~~extra~~ formally ~~referred to as~~ an electrical discharge insect ~~management~~ system, electric insect killer or (insect) electrocutor trap, is a machine that attracts and kills flying insects which ~~can~~ be attracted by gentle. A light source attracts insects to an electrical grid, ~~where~~ they are electrocuted by touching two wires with a ~~high~~ voltage between them. The identify comes from the characteristic onomatopoeic "~~zap~~" sound produced when an insect is electrocuted. How Does a Bug Zapper Work? Inside Poundland's electric fly zapper bat. Do ~~[https://git.jackbondpreston.me/clairylt55208 Zappify Bug Zapper]~~ zappers actually work? Bug zappers are ~~often~~ housed in a protecting cage of plastic or grounded ~~metallic~~ bars to stop ~~individuals~~ or bigger animals from touching the ~~excessive~~ voltage grid. 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