Does it trap bugs like some of the other liquid pool covers reportedly do?
474371
I've not noticed that; I run my skimmer frequently so that seems to take care of bugs and other debris. It did seem to help hold the heat in.
720144
No. It rolls onto the cove at the pool bottom, but not up the walls. Mine works very well on the bottom which is where the stuff settles. I brush the walls a couple of times a year, but there really isn't anything there that I can detect.
2224268
yes, but it is not worth buying unless you are using it to keep out leaves. If it rains everything in the cover will get into your pool. Also the tie down system is not very good. I would not recommend this item at all. It is worthless.
391803
We clean the pool before we use the solar cover. I'm not sure what you mean by "trapping dirt". It lays directly on the pool water so if there is a lot of surface debris it will get on the cover.
508883
Amy, this product has 2 pouches that collect debris from the bottom of the pool Each 1 works independently based on the direction the cleaner is going. After 3 or 4 uses, I took the cover off, hosed off the pouches and put them back in place. This is a very good product.
391799
Depending on how high the water level is, it may be right on the water's surface or a little above. I don't remember having a problem with trapping dirt underneath. Usually it keeps the junk out of the pool.
52514
No. Trap doesn't work. I put it in the hole directly in the top before putting white tube on. Works great!
1254161
Yes, supposedly bugs are attracted to the color, go to it, then get stuck on the goo and can't get unstuck. The goo is very effective.
305736
I think its for water drainage or just extra ventilation. I have been in the tent at night on the deck and havent had any issues with bugs.
1283244
I gave the Bugzooka I purchased to friends, living out of my state. They catch all sorts of bugs with it, but they are lucky enough to have no Stink Bugs yet. The Bugzooka should catch Stink Bugs in hard to reach spots, but if you release them outside, they will come back in. Whenever I saw one, I would use a tissue to brush it into a small, plastic container. Then, I'd empty it outside. But, I was finding up to six a day. Finally, I started flushing them. Hate to do it, but now I find only one or two a day and sometime a day will go by without any. Also, never vacuum them or crush them. And keep any beverage glass covered. You don't want to take a drink of lemonade, with a Stink Bug floating in it. I did that once and it was nightmarishly awful!!! Good Luck!
478888
Yes, it is designed to keep bugs, like moths, out. It is even cedar-lined. There are no holes after zippered up. There are three (3) zippers - 1 vertical & 2 horizontal that meet at the very top. Because they are three individual zippers, they do not meet for a complete seal. However, there is a cloth flap that covers the top opening so it protects/covers up that slight opening.
1619384
It does trap water underneath. I use it on a pavered area, so it works for me. The product is very good quality however. Hope it helps.
1812487
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!
2147571
Sounds like the cover will work on your pool. I got rid of the hold down water balloons because they spring leaks too easily. Instead I ordered through Amazon black snap top plastic boxes that simply fill up with water and hold down the cover a lot better. You can place the boxes on top of the excess portions of the cover that you fold up.They're a bit pricey but worth it.
1732211
This cover just sits on top of the water. You need to get one the same size diameter or smaller than your pool. Laying flat like it does, the wind never seems to be able to get underneath it. Just vision, Blue Industrial Strength Bubble Wrap. Heats the pool up nice, helps keep the warmth in at night. Even helps with chlorine retention.
1798778
Not sure about water bugs, but as far as most other in-house pests, it works great. I don't need the "bug guy" anymore.
56985
I have an 18ft above ground pool and it catches bugs, leaves and whatever else floats in the pool instead of it going to the filter............