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The Sun
5 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi is selling a £7.49 essential gadget that will help zap bugs in your garden this summer
ALDI is selling an essential gadget that will help you zap pesky flies and bugs in your garden this summer. The £7.49 Adventuridge Bug Zapper can kill insects in an instant, making it perfect when enjoying a drink in the garden or a BBQ. Its UV light lures in bugs before killing them instantly. The lantern comes in two colours - blue or black - so it will match any garden furniture you already have. Plus its built-in carabiner means you can attach it to a garden shed or gazebo. It has four light settings, which can help to create the perfect ambiance while also helping to get rid of pesky insects. The device comes with USBC rechargeable batteries and includes a charging cable. Shoppers have taken to social media to rave about the gadget. One person wrote: 'It worked for us when camping and outside in the back yard. 'I got two more this yr because I was so impressed with it last yr.' Another said: 'I bought mine last year and they worked great!' A third person added: 'I love this little gadget. Not only is it a bug zapper, but it is a 4 mode flashlight. Cheap hacks to stay cool this summer 'It is rechargeable and makes a great emergency item for your household.' But you will need to be quick, as the lantern is only available while stocks last. This means that when it's gone it's gone. Shoppers who want to get their garden ready for summer can also get their hands on a black folding recliner chair for just £24.99. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item. There are also several sets of string lights on offer for less than £10. A set of red, blue and purple Solar Hot Air Balloon String Lights would set you back just £8.99. Meanwhile, a set of ten Party Lights cost just £4.99, making them perfect for a cocktail party or garden drinks. The devices are battery powered and can be used indoors or outdoors. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including umbrellas, cocktail glasses, lemon and disco balls. Or a set of Solar Bubble Strings can help you create ambiance in your garden for just £4.99. The string is 4.9 metres long and includes 50 warm white or pastel LEDs. The lights have static or twinkle functions and come with a special dusk sensor. You can turn them on manually or use them on a six hour timer. What other deals are on offer in the supermarkets? Aldi has also brought back a 'brilliant' garden middle-aisle bargain for just £10. The Belavi Easter Island Head Planter will launch in stores on June 8. The planter measures 21x23x31cm, makes for the perfect addition to anyone's patio. Meanwhile, Lidl is selling a selection of 14 pre-mixed cocktail cans with prices starting from just 89p. They include a Bitterol Spritz, a take on the popular Aperol Spritz, Strawberry Daiquiri, Mojito and Pina Colada. Plus, George at Asda is selling a stylish Stand Mixer that is perfect for cooking for the family. The mixer costs just £13.75 - £236.24 less than the KitchenAid version. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@
The Sun
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Aldi selling £7.99 gadget that will keep your garden free of bugs and pests throughout summer
ALDI is launching a budget-friendly gadget this weekend that promises to keep bugs and pests at bay throughout the warmer months. Available in stores across the UK from Sunday, June 8, the Zero In Bug Zapper Lantern is priced at just £7.99 — and it's already catching the attention of bargain hunters. The lantern kills nuisance flies and mosquitoes on contact, helping to create a bug-free zone ideal for BBQs, camping trips or even indoor use. It's designed for versatility, you can hang it up or stand it on any surface, and it works best in low-light conditions. The gadget also features four built-in LED lights and comes complete with a USB rechargeable battery pack and charging cable, making it easy to power up for evening use. Whether you're enjoying a quiet evening on the patio or hosting friends and family for a garden gathering, this simple tool could make all the difference. Aldi says the lantern is 'perfect for outdoor living,' especially for those who want to enjoy summer evenings without being pestered by insects. It's part of Aldi's wider push to offer low-cost garden essentials this season, with the budget supermarket regularly selling out of its Specialbuys aimed at outdoor living. Shoppers have already snapped up Aldi's £4.99 concrete citronella candle, which comes in a range of colours and shapes to suit any garden table. It doubles as a stylish decoration while helping to keep bugs at bay. Other garden deals from Aldi include anti-rust fencing panels, colourful planters, and solar-powered lighting, all priced to suit every pocket. If you're heading on a camping trip or caravan break this summer, the zapper's portable design and rechargeable battery make it easy to take on the go. And while most bug repellents rely on sprays or sticky traps, this zapper offers a cleaner alternative with no mess or harsh chemicals. Aldi's garden gadgets have built up a loyal fan base online, with shoppers often praising their affordability and ease of use. The Zero In Bug Zapper Lantern is expected to sell fast, so those hoping to grab one should head to stores from Sunday before stock disappears. It's not the only budget option on the high street either, rival stores like Home Bargains and B&M are also offering low-cost pest solutions, from citronella torches to portable fire pits. IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know. here's what you need to know. Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent. Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents. Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass. 3
Gizmodo
15-05-2025
- General
- Gizmodo
Amazon Offers the Indoor-Outdoor Bug Zapper for Nearly 50% Off Just in Time for Mosquito Season
Warmer winters and wetter springs are conspiring to make your summers truly miserable, because those are the ideal conditions for breeding massive flocks of mosquitos and other flying pests. You can only swat so many of those greedy little bloodsuckers with your hands before they drive you from your deck or patio into your home, so you're going to need to roll out some heavier weaponry like the Gootop Bug Zapper, which is on a great limited-time sale at Amazon right now. See at Amazon The Gootop is also the rare electric bug zapper that you can also bring indoors for when you need to battle fruit flies, gnats, and other indoor pests — even fleas. It's lightweight and non-toxic and easily cleaned, and the 15-watt bulb can be replaced to keep the zapper killing as many pests as possible. Amazon's 43% off sale brings the Gootop Bug Zapper's price down from $70 to just $40, and there's also an on-page 5% coupon that drops it even lower. You Fly, You Die Flying insects absolutely love blue-violet light, and the warmth emitted by a lightbulb. They actually like it even more than they like your scent and body heat. (No offense!) That's how bug zappers work — the light and heat lure them in, and then they meet up with 4,200 volts of lethal electricity that kills them instantly. Killing mosquitos and other flying pests like this is far safer to humans and pets than chemical sprays and pesticides, and much more effective than citronella candles and torches designed to repel skeeters, not kill them. You're far better served luring them into the deadly blue light of the Gootop Bug Zapper, which is effective over outdoor spaces as large as half an acre. The Gootop Bug Zapper has a built-in hanging ring and 4.26-foot power cord to give you plenty of options for outdoor placement. Just don't place it near other outdoor lights, as that will diminish its luring power. Inside Job Anyone who's ever dealt with an indoor proliferation of fruit flies or pantry moths knows how hard they are to get rid of. They're only minimally attracted to chemical or scent-based traps, and they reproduce at far greater rates than the numbers who get eliminated by those products. The Gootop Bug Zapper isn't like the heavy zappers of old, which you wouldn't even consider using indoors. It stands only 12 inches tall and weighs just a hair over 2 pounds, so it's completely portable. It's designed for indoor use as well as outdoor, and is just as effective on indoor pests like those fruit flies as it is on the mosquitos and other outdoor menaces. Amazon's limited-time sale makes the Gootop Bug Zapper the best $40 solution to keeping your outdoor gatherings free from mosquitos and other annoying pests, and the inside of your home bug-free as well. Don't forget to click the 5% on-page coupon to make this deal even better. See at Amazon
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
28 Things To Get For Your Backyard This Spring
An electric and high-voltage bug zapper. A standing weeder to prevent you from bending over. An outdoor side table that doubles as a cooler. Promising review: "This stuff is a miracle! I know it says patch repair but we had an entire bare backyard that needed tending to. I mixed two bags of this stuff with a 2-lb bag of grass seed and of course raked the yard and tilled to over turn the dirt, spread this stuff and watered 2–3 times a day lightly. I even forgot about it one day and still to my surprise I had nice grass growing all throughout the backyard. Our backyard is very shady so I didn't expect these great of results we also have a dog that runs around the yard constantly barking at airplanes and people who walk by. Still this stuff is going strong, very impressed." — Amazon customer $16.44 at Amazon Promising review: "I have a brick patio. When I bought this house it was covered, and I mean covered with moss. A good power wash each spring was never enough to stop the moss from returning, and month after month during the summers was a struggle, man vs plant. I did that for two years, cursing and complaining the whole time. This April I did my spring power wash as usual and immediately treated this patio. It is now going into August and I have not had even a wisp of moss this year — I mean nothing! I would recommend this product without any reservations. When you put it on you may think to yourself that it doesn't look like you really did much. It dries quick and looks the same as it did before, but wow does it do exactly what it says it will do." — PM in NH $20.64 at Amazon Promising review: "It will kill any flying insects like mosquitoes, gnats, flies, horse flies, fruit flies, house flies, moths, bees, wasps, and pretty much anything else that's flying around lol! I use this anywhere it's dark. It has a blue-violet light that attracts flying insects, and the voltage electric grid zaps them on contact, you can hear them being zapped and you're like yes! I got another one and I like it so I don't have to put up with the smell and mess of those nasty sprays, that take your breath away and leave a big mess behind. I also don't have to worry about all my little pets and kids smelling that spray because there looking at them fly into this elegant zapper. It's so lightweight and easy to use, you can hang it everywhere you like. It doesn't have to warm up and starts working when plugged in. I love it ZAP! The best part is it's easy to clean, when the dead bugs fall onto the tray you just use the brush that's provided. The bulb is replaceable, so if it starts being less effective at attracting flying buys, you can replace it and the bugs will continue ZAPPING. This is a good buy." — Maija solaja $39.98 at Amazon Available in nine review: "I applied this product on an uncovered deck, which takes a beating from the sun and rain in the summertime and snow sits on the deck in the wintertime. I've tried several other wood sealers but nothing we have used holds up as well as this product. When it rains you can watch the water bead up and run off so you know that this product is working. I apply this product every summer to my deck to keep it in top shape. I also apply this sealer to the wooden floor of our covered porch and the boards shine like brand-new. Probably would not have to apply every year to the covered floor area but I do." — Bubba $32.78 at Amazon Amazon Grampa's Weeder is a family-owned small business that's home to a standing weeder design that's been around since 1913. Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to made weeding review: "Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim given we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weeds was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get, especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled." — JG $44.99 at Amazon Amazon Promising review: "With three dogs, two small and one large, scooping the yard is a never-ending job. But with the Arm & Hammer swivel bin and rake, there is no more bending to pick up the doggy droppings. I am able to easily use the rake to push the droppings into the bag covered bin. When I am done cleaning up the yard, I just simply remove the plastic bag from the scoop, tie it off, and dispose. I do spray the rake off with the hose sprayer and then clip the rake onto the scooper for easy storage. I really like this handy scooper. It makes a very icky job much easier to handle." — Kelly Eldred $18.22 at Amazon Available in three review: "No assembly required, super easy to put up, and adds so much character to our backyard. It's also very comfortable to sit in. I'm only 5 feet tall, so I'm able to sit cross-legged with extra room." — Amazon customer $47.99 at Amazon Amazon Amazon Promising review: "Got an outdoor can, the kind the mechanical arm on the garbage truck picks up and tips over, with the lid opening by gravity. Placed this on the inside of the lid, near the hinge to lessen the chances of it being scraped off during emptying and no flies/maggots! No apparent odor, just seems to put a big hurt on the fly party that used to be my trash can (litter box contents, remnants of meat, etc)." — Michael E. Bradley $9.84 at Amazon Amazon These gloves are designed to have a snug fit (which keeps your fingers flexible and also keeps dirt from entering), so if you prefer a roomier fit, size up from your usual glove size. Available in sizes S– review: "Snug fit, very dextrous. I feel very protected from wet soil and yard debris (probably not thorns — haven't pushed it). I really love these gloves for gardening and even for light construction, like sanding wood. Grips really good and helps me get my hands dirty when I don't really feel like it. No need for a nail brush after gardening with these gloves." — Delayed Gratification $9.99+ at Amazon Promising review: "I really researched and shopped around before I purchased this from Amazon. I cooked my first pizza on it and it came out like a pro!! We will be using this especially during the summer as it pretty much stay in the triple digits here (the Mojave Desert). I cannot believe it took less than 10 minutes to bake an entire pizza. I recommend that you go to the KettlePizza website to get pointers from some of the celebrity chefs that they have videos of. These pointers really did help me to cook a perfect pizza!" — Kim Suzanne $144.95 at Amazon Available in 12 colors and a variety of review: "I've been meaning to get something like this for years. Our patio has no cover at all, especially in early spring when the leaves aren't back. The sun is unbearable at times. We bought the install kit and used it to attach the two sides to the house and used a ratchet strap to attach the other end to a tree on the other side of the patio. So far it's holding up well. We added lights which makes it super cozy at night and completely changes the feel of our patio." — Kaitlyn Tugend $33.98 at Amazon Reviewers say it's lightweight (for moving around) but very sturdy once set up, so a light breeze won't blow it over. Available in two review: "I love the size and the fact that it takes five minutes to set up and five minutes to take down. Very portable and lightweight to carry. Very sturdy. I would highly recommend." — Kathi $88.95 at Amazon Available in two review: "Excellent! Easy to use and clean up. My outdoor patio is a little rough and it took a full gallon to cover 200 square feet." — RLB $32.74 at Amazon Promising review: "I use these every year to keep thrips from destroying my grapes. I don't like to use toxic chemicals in the garden, and these have been a lifesaver for my organic garden! Within a couple of days these sticky traps are covered front and back with nasty thrips. I put them up at the very beginning of the season and they stay up until harvest." — joni j $8.89 at Amazon Mighty Mint Store is a small business that creates pest control sprays formulated from natural ingredients. Promising review: "Sprayed this product on garden plants while at least 50 bugs were feasting on the single ripe tomato of the bunch. The scattering was real! Came out this morning to zero bugs on my tomatoes and I live in Florida (bug capitol of the US). Natural product with delightful scent that is safe to spray around my dog. Affordable as well. Happy customer! " — Terri H $19.98 at Amazon If you want some cute waterproof pillows to pair them with, check these out. Available in five review: "Great set for the price! I needed a smaller chair and table set for my front porch as it is not very wide and this was perfect. Sturdy build and comfortable. Not hard to put together: all pieces were included and the instructions were easy. Can't wait to sit outside with a cup of coffee and watch the cars drive by." — Debbie Jackson $92.99 at Amazon Promising review: "When I bought this, it was totally on a whim. I was convinced that because it was so inexpensive, it would be a cheap piece of junk! Was I wrong! It does a great job of lighting up the table with the three different settings. AND, if you turn it upside-down, you can further vary the brightness. (Sometimes you just want a hint of a glow, rather than a spotlight in your face.) I'm very happy with this, especially since I left it out all summer long with no issues. It was hidden under a closed umbrella, but I'm sure it got a little damp with rainwater and it survived! For just $10, it is such an easy solution for my patio that has no electricity, and therefore, needs something battery powered." — LouiseN $9.99 at Amazon Copper Hummingbird / Etsy Copper Hummingbird / Etsy Copper Hummingbird is a small biz based in Tucson, Arizona. Nancy Biggins, the founder, worked as a zookeeper in the hummingbird aviary at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, so these feeders are the real review: "This is beautiful. I ordered two so I could hang one off the other. Within a day I had birds flocking to it. The copper is so pretty and looks great. Highly recommended." —Jennifer Serafin $29 at Etsy Promising reviews: "Well-made bee house with a sturdy hanger that has made an attractive addition to my garden as well as a home to the mason bees that are so important to my veggie/flowers. I plan to give one to each of my gardening friends for Christmas!" — P.A. Nelson"Great way to save the world one backyard at a time! My grandkids and my son loved it! Super good for teaching kids to know that we need ALL bees not just honey bees." — Lucy $23.98 at Amazon Available in three sizes and five review: "I ordered the raised flower bed because I just couldn't prep my hard ground for a garden. It arrived a week sooner than it said it would be here, and it took me about 20 minutes to put it together. It saved me hours of unnecessary work, and my garden looks great." — Christine Hanaki $39.99 at Amazon Available in three sizes and three review: "Love this product for so many reasons. The raised design keeps our dogs and nature friends out of the garden. It's great for elderly and people with back or knee problems. You can still garden. Easy to put together. We got a 4-foot garden. Possibly overloaded it, but we have four tomato plants, three eggplants, three green peppers, three red peppers, and three strawberries. Highly recommend." — Cybil $64.99+ at Amazon. Available in brown and review: "This product is the bomb, so much so we purchased a second one... Had outdoor game day with our children and this kept everyone outdoors. Easy access to beverages for all ages. Would definitely recommend to any outdoor party goers." — Leslie A. McClendon $74.99 at Amazon Available in two sizes, four colors, and with or without a review: "I am so happy that I bought this for my pup!! We hang out together outside and I don't worry about bugs/ants from the ground getting to him, he loves to lay on the hammock as I call it and he looks like a king! The other great part was it took NO TOOLS and I had it together under 15 minutes (and I'm not the savviest)." — Mary $39.95+ at Amazon Amazon Amazon Promising review: "I laughed when I first saw the picture of this item. I thought, well if they don't work I'll use them for a costume. But they are amazing at pulling weeds. I use mine for those pesky weeds in the rocks. One pull and you get root and all." — Cynthia Williams $7.96 at Amazon Twist it onto your faucet (or faucet splitter), then screw in your hose, and run it to your sprinkler or other watering device. You can program it for how often and how long you want it to run. It also has a rain delay mode that can push off the schedule for 24, 48, or 72 review: Easy garden irrigation. The timer works great. I put a splitter on my normal spigot and ran the hose through my raised beds. This will be great in the incredible summer heat of Texas — saving me from hosing down the plants in 100-plus-degree weather. The connections are leak-free so far. The screen is intuitive and user-friendly. So far my plants are thriving! I may even buy another for other areas of my yard. — Rob $29.99 at Amazon Promising review: "Good size. I'm 5'4" and I bought it for my 3-year-old and 2-year-old for the spring and summer. I didn't need anything huge; I have a nice size deck and we spend a lot of time on the deck so I wanted something big enough for them to have some wiggle room to keep cool but not too big so it wouldn't take up to much room. I also purchased an outdoor grass rug to put it on to protect the bottom of it and keep it from getting splinters (just a suggestion if you plan on using on the deck). It has a drain plug so cleaning and getting fresh water is not hard at all." — Majestic 0220 $43.99 at Amazon Available in seven sizes and three review: "I have a 3-month-old lab who I wanted to start introducing to water on a hot summer day. It was perfect because 1. He likes to chew everything and this one can't pop and doesn't seem like it would puncture easily. 2. The sides kind of fold down if he was slowly getting in but then I could easily reform it. 3. Super easy set up and clean up. Now I don't have to have a huge ugly plastic pool propped up on the side of my house." — LBella $29.99+ at Amazon It comes with 10 hoses and is designed to clean pools up to 30 feet in length. Promising review: "I bought this pool cleaner as a quick desperation fix as my $500 pool cleaner died, leaving a green swamp! Talk about easy assembly! Twenty minutes later it was zipping up the pool including the walls! I couldn't believe it, the suction power was incredible! My green pool was crystal clear! What I thought was a short-term fix and a great value for the money is now my go-to pool cleaner. I recommend this for all in ground pools. It's a gem! Worth every penny and it will save you hundreds over expensive cleaners but more to the point it works great!" — Steve from Tucson $78.67 at Amazon 18 Items That Will Turn Your Concrete Backyard Into A Total Oasis 29 Products That'll Instantly Upgrade Your Backyard These Outdoor Heaters Will Keep Your Backyard Toasty In Cold Weather
