What are Bug Vacuums?
A bug vacuum is a specially designed portable vacuum which is intended to pick up insects and other small household pests. The advantage of a bug vacuum is that it is quick, efficient, and non-messy, allowing people to dispatch insect invaders quickly and with a minimum of fuss. Electronics and home supply stores may stock bug vacuums, and they can also be ordered through online retailers in a wide variety of styles and designs. To use a bug vacuum, someone turns it on and points it at the unwanted invader. The vacuum sucks the bug into a holding chamber which does not permit the bug to escape; some insect vacuums also deliver a brief jolt of electricity to kill the bug. When the holding chamber is full, the bugs can be dumped, and the process can begin again. In addition to being used indoors, bug vacuums can also serve on the patio and in the garden during periods of insect infestation. Flyswatters, newspapers, and similar tools can leave unsightly smears when they are used to kill i