Bug – A – Salt 2.0 Fly Gun Review

Bug-A-Salt Review

The Bug-A-Salt 2.0 seems like a silly invention, but it is one of the safest and most enjoyable ways to get rid of flies in the home. Using the salt gun may take some practice at first, but it is a unique way to rid your home of insects, especially in the summertime when there are more
getting inside.

It may not be sufficient for large infestations, so we do recommend looking into additional pest control options if you have more than a few flies or insects throughout the house.

Ease of Use

To use the Bug-A-Salt, all you need to do is load table salt into the small container on the top of the gun. When you cock the gun by sliding the handle toward you, the pop-up sight comes up for you to look through and take aim. Pushing the handle forward will release the safety, and all you need to do is aim and shoot.

The hardest part of using the salt gun is aiming correctly. The manufacturer recommends practicing first on a sheet of aluminum foil so you can see how big the salt pellets are when they leave the gun and how big of a range you have. When fully loaded, the gun should provide you with 80 shots of salt.

Clean-up is easy as long as you are careful about how much you shoot the gun inside. Keep in mind that it releases granules of salt that you will want to wipe or sweep up, though the overall cleaning process is much easier than wiping up messy chemicals from other products. The Bug-A-Salt also promises to keep insects intact after they have been shot so they can be easily swept up, and you will not need to deal with a mess after they are shot.

Common Household Ingredient

The Bug-A-Salt uses table salt to kill insects, which everyone usually has handy in their pantry. Though the gun itself may seem costly for a plastic tool used to kill insects, it does not require batteries or additional costs like pesticides.

By using salt, the pest gun is a safe alternative to other options that spread toxic chemicals in and around your home. You will not need to worry about your children and pets while you are using the Bug-A-Salt. Furthermore, it is exceptionally safe to use even in the kitchen or around food – as long as you do not mind a little extra salt falling on the table. Unlike other products and pesticides, there is no need to be overly cautious when using Bug-A-Salt around food and in the kitchen, a common area for pests.

The salt works as a projectile to either stun or kill bugs. While it is strong enough to deliver a fatal blow for small insects, it will keep the bugs intact for easy cleanup.

Is Bug-A-Salt Safe for My Family and Pets?

The Bug-A-Salt is one of the safest forms of pest control that you’ll find on the market. It’s a fun innovation that turns ordinary table salt into a projectile, which can hit flying insects and kill them quickly. Not only is it safe for your family and pets, but it can also be a fun way to enjoy the otherwise tedious task of smushing or spraying at insects.

The Bug-A-Salt gun should not be given to small children, and it also should not be shot toward pets. For adults and teenagers, however, it provides an exciting method of getting rid of aggravating pests.

The gun has an auto safety lock feature, which is a great way to make sure your kids are not tampering with it or putting themselves in harm’s way. Though it only contains salt, it would still be painful to get shot accidentally, especially in the face. When the gun is not in use, store it out of reach of children and pets.

Suitable for Different Types of Insects

The Bug-A-Salt 2.0 works to kill flies, mosquitoes, spiders, roaches, moths, and more. We read through several Amazon reviews where users claimed it worked best for flies and kept its promise of keeping them intact for easy cleanup.

The manufacturer does not intend for the Bug-A-Salt to be used against helpful or harmless insects like bees, butterflies, praying mantises, or dragonflies.

Kills Hard-to-Reach Insects

We have all had bad experiences with fly swatters. Usually, they are just too big to get to a fly before they notice what is coming and move away. With the Bug-A-Salt, it delivers a swift blow to the insect using non-toxic salt. The shot is just powerful enough to harm insects, but not enough to damage any furniture or windows.

One of the best uses for the Bug-A-Salt is when flies hide in hard-to-reach places, like corners of the room or windows. If the bug is too far for you to swat at or hiding in a corner, the Bug-A-Salt can reach it easily by propelling the salt at a maximum of three feet.

Does the Bug-A-Salt Fly Gun Work?

The Bug-A-Salt 2.0 is a surprising alternative to messy fly traps, toxic chemicals, and exhausting fly-swatting. The gun uses a manual pump action – no batteries required – and all you have to do is aim and sweep up after. Some users enjoy using the gun so much that they purposefully leave the door open to try and trap a fly inside as target practice.

Though the device is suitable for multiple insects, keep in mind that you may have different results. The gun was initially designed for flies, but will also work against, roaches, mosquitoes, poisonous spiders, and more. For bigger insects like roaches and spiders, you may need to shoot them more than once. Mosquitoes can be much quicker than flies, so you’ll need to be extra precise when you aim. Sometimes users did report that the insects were not always left intact, and at times the insects may just be stunned instead of killed.

Suggested Application

The Bug-A-Salt 2.0 is easier to use indoors, though no cleanup is required when you use it outdoors. Inside, we recommend using the gun when insects are in hard-to-reach places like corners, crevices, and windows.

When you use the gun inside, try to clean up as you go, so you are not left with a big mess. A handheld vacuum is the easiest way to clean up the salt that has fallen to the ground. Sometimes, the gun might stun an insect rather than killing it, especially if you shoot from too far away. If this keeps happening, you may need to adjust your aim or practice with a target before shooting more bugs

Bug-A-Salt is known for its funny, tongue-in-cheek instructional videos. Though they are not as serious as typical tutorials, they are still helpful for users who need help or have just started using the product.