how well does this canister do in trapping bugs and insects? For me, those are more a problem than leaves
990327
not too well I am not happy with any components of this machine I picked the most expensive recommended by pool person big mistake
990328
Jim, mine is on the vacuum line to the pool sweep. It gets anything on the bottom including bugs. The skimmer gets anything floating on the surface. Charlie K. Anaheim Ca.
990329
this canister will contain bugs, insects, leaves, pine needles and such. but the only thing that it traps is what has been sucked up by your pool vac. so if the bugs are floating, this won't make a difference. either scoop them out when they are circling in the skimmer basket or use a fine net.
990330
First bug has to sink to the bottom for the cleaner to pick them up. Then it depends on the cleaners ability to pick the bugs up. Once trapped in the canister, they're dead and won't get out. For me I mostly find the occasional worm.
990331
If the bugs float to the bottom, it will get them. I have a crazy millipede problem in my back yard and they all seem to like to jump in the pool and die. That is what prompted me to get the auto pool cleaner in the first place. This canister traps them.
990332
I'm unable to reply regarding bugs since my usage is for leaves specifically. It's terrific for that use.
1008367
I use it for stink bugs and they're too dumb to fly away which is good because you do have to get really close to suck it up. I love the bug zooka tho!
2121316
In my limited experience, if the pine needles are dry, it does OK. It gets stuck alot if they are wet. It is not a vacuum cleaner but does OK in picking up some of our pine needles. Works great on leaves, even if they are not entirely dry.
1008366
You need to be very sneaky, and patient. But you're right. This device is much better for stinkbugs, spiders, or those insects that don't view a large tube near them as a threat. It is also 100% effective on dead bugs.
878797
We have only used it successfully for rodents. Insects... like cockroaches.... don't seem to be effected.
1857297
I placed it around my house at beginning of May and then the middle of June. I did have less insects but it does not do the job of real pesticides which I avoid. I also used a spray type from Ecosmart around the house too. I am going to do it again soon.
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It does not trap bees. I have had bees flying around my place and flying around me or the plants I have but I have only seen flies in these bags. We also have a lot of wasp, in which I wished it would catch them...but it doesn't. Now that is not to say that an occasional bee or wasp might get trapped in one, but what is used stink real bad in which all it does is attract flies, because flies like things that are rotting or spoiled and bees do not....like I said all I have ever caught is flies with it.
2211164
Interesting question. I have never really seen any insects dead or dying (I use the fogger and Bonide for mosquitos, 'no-seeums' and horse-flys) but this stuff does relieve me of their presence for a day or two or until it rains. Living in Florida with a pool that is uncaged or screened, I use the fogger for parties, bar-b-ques and social gatherings around the pool. I do not use it as a permanent pest removal tool. The fog settles on the ground and in bushes and rids me of the pests for the duration and beyond for my gatherings and I am pleased with its effectiveness.
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I use this can for termites, and bore beetles that have put holes in the wood. You can also purchase Termidor to mix in a garden sprayer.
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I think it could mulch them without much problem, but I question how efficiently it would suck them up. With dry, raked leaves it has no problem, but if the needles are matted thick in the ground, it may not work to your expectations.
716058
My son-in-law uses it mainly outside for mosquitoes and it completely incinerates them. I've hit a few flies inside and they're dead with one hit. If I hold the zapper down low and swing upward, I can usually catch them mid air. I look for the body on the floor so I don't step on it. The zapping sound (snap, snap, snap) is great! I don't know about bees and wasps.
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Absolutely! The smaller the insect, the more likely it is to get trapped. They kind of just get sucked in my the fan. Larger insects are attracted to the light. I plugged mine in for the first time this year, and I had to empty it within the first 48 hours, which is really fast. It was completely full - Bugs on the inside and beatles in the water along the outside. BEST TRAP I'VE EVER HAD!
1283245
It works great with stink bugs. That is why we got it. We keep one upstairs, downstairs & at work. Works great with spiders too. My son said it "makes catching bugs a sport".
511217
I used this to rescue our Summer from bees last year / the unit requires you to hold it mostly horizontal, being sure to keep the cap side up to push air and powder through the stem to function most efficienty. If you go vertical with it, shake the dust back to the bottom between squeezes.
1099537
While I'm not a mechanic, I don't think there is sufficient back pressure to cause an issue. I've never experienced an issue using it, nor have a couple of friends who have also used it to deal with underground pests.
85485
Rosemary, I'm not sure about those specific bugs, but I was having issues with cockroaches and crickets. the bug spray from the store took care of the cockroaches, but not the crickets. I bought this stuff, and after the first spray the outside perimeter looked like a cricket and cockroach graveyard. I thought I was going to have to dig a trench for a mass burial in my front yard. From my experience with this product, I think it would be safe to assume it would knock out your beetle problem.
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I use it to suck up bugs occasionally, it usually doesn't kill them so they could crawl out when you pull out the filter to empty it. If you want to see how the filter looks go to the parts page on the dirt devil site. We love this handheld!