BuzzBugg Reviews

BuzzBugg Review: Legit or Scam?

Reviewopedia staff  -  Updated:  July 14, 2023
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BuzzBugg is a portable bug zapper and camping lamp that the seller claims is effective at attracting and eliminating mosquitos and other bugs.

Below we take a closer look at BuzzBugg to see if it works as advertised.

How Does BuzzBugg Work?

The seller claims the device works by luring flying insects with a 360 degree UV wavelength. 

Once they fly into the BuzzBugg a low-voltage mesh shocks them instantly.

The seller states that BuzzBugg works on all common pests such as:

  • Mosquitoes
  • Fruit Flies
  • Moths
  • Gnats
  • Flying Beetles
  • No-See-Ums

The BuzzBugg is also designed with extra features intended to make it outdoor friendly, such as being solar powered and doubling as a camping light.

The seller states it uses patented "FlashBeam Technology" (a safe blue light of 365nm wavelength) and has shock-resistant 7mm microplastic bars around the mesh wire to ensure safety for pets and children.

In addition to solar power the BuzzBugg can also be charged via a USB connection.

Is BuzzBugg an effective mosquito solution?

There has been a lot of research done on mosquitos as they are a huge vector for disease spread.  

The WHO estimates that almost 700 million people contract a mosquito-borne illness every year, resulting in over 1 million deaths.

There is also a huge business interest in providing effective solutions for killing mosquitoes for their role as nuisance insects.

While some research has shown that mosquitoes are attracted to UV light, there are many more factors and nuances at play.

For instance, one study found that the type of light mosquitoes are attracted to varies across species and that the intensity of light may play a bigger role than the wave spectrum.

Furthermore, new research has found that carbon dioxide and human odor are the key signals mosquitos use to locate and bite people.  

Mosquitos can detect the pulses of air caused by exhaling, with those same receptors also working to pick up on human odors.

A study of electric bug zappers found that they were very inefficient for killing mosquitoes, but were devastating for other non-target insects.

Ultimately, if mosquito eradication is your main goal, purchasing a BuzzBugg it is not the best solution.

Potential Red Flags

Below are some potential issues with the BuzzBugg that should be noted.

  • Website does not clearly outline their return policy
  • Misleading advertising
  • Company address is for a distribution/fulfillment center
  • Same address has been used for other cheap quality products reviewed on Reviewopedia

Customer Reviews & Complaints

At this time there is not much legitimate feedback from users.  

There are lots of generic bug zappers like the BuzzBugg on the market that tend to get mixed reviews.  They usually have issues with reliability and effectiveness.

Below is an example of one such company, it is selling the exact same product as the BuzzBugg under the name of ZapTek.

Another bug zapper that looks identical to the BuzzBugg, sold under a different name

( Another bug zapper that looks identical to the BuzzBugg, sold under a different name )


Another bug zapper that we have previously reviewed is the BuzzBGone, which has a 1/5 rating from over 50 customer reviews.

Effective Mosquito Control

Experts recommend using a multi-pronged approach to ridding your property of mosquitos and protecting yourself from bites.

This includes:

  • Using skin repellents
  • Landscape cleanup - removing natural yard debris and any standing water
  • Larvicides - can be placed in areas of standing water such as ditches or bird baths to prevent larvae from developing
  • Adulticides (what pest control companies spray)
  • Mosquito control devices - more expensive but carbon dioxide traps can be an option
  • Mosquito nets

Customer Service

If you have any issues and need to reach someone, you can do so at the company’s email:  [email protected] or phone number +1 (888) 973-0764.

Their terms of service page lists an address of:

BuzzBugg
2345 Vauxhall Rd,
Union, NJ 07083

They do not post a return policy on their site but the terms state that they reserve the right to charge a 15% restocking fee to process returns.

Competitors and Alternatives

There are many highly rated products on the market for addressing mosquito and bug issues.

In addition to the preventive methods mentioned about, some popular alternatives include:

Thermacell

Thermacell uses heat activated repellent technology to create scent free zone protection of 20ft.  Their technology is designed to disrupt and irritate mosquitos' sensors to keep them outside the protection zone.

It is the #1 seller on Amazon and has a rating of 4.2/5 from 17k+ reviews.  It only costs $32.99 but does require refill cartridges.

 

FlowTron

A heavy duty bug killer, the FlowTron uses a 15 watt high intensity ultraviolet bulb to attract flying insects into its electrified grid.  

For best results add the Flowtron Mosquito Attractant.  Covers up to a 1 acre area.

The FlowTron has great reviews on Amazon with a score of 4.5/5 from 23k+ reviews.  

It costs $54.94 + $11.59 for the attractant on Amazon.

 

DynaTrap

This top of the line product targets mosquitoes, biting flies, house flies, moths, no-see-ums, June beetles, wasps, yellow jackets, stink bugs, gnats, and biting midges.

It can be placed 20-40 ft away from people and works in 3 ways.  It uses a UV light and Titanium DiOxide coating that releases CO2 to lure insects into its trap.  A fan then sucks them into the basket.

It’s an 'Amazon’s Choice' product and has a rating of 4.1/5 from almost 6,000 customer reviews.  

However, it is more expensive than the other options.   The DynaTrap costs $145 on Amazon.

 

If you have any experience with the BuzzBugg, please leave your reviews below.

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BuzzBugg Customer Reviews

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Trash
July 15, 2023
Total trash. Had it on next to me for hours at night in Texas heat, mosquitoes ate me alive and it recorded zero kills. Could not get a return.

Marketing Scam
July 12, 2023
I got scammed. Ordered three. NONE of them worked! Literally, none of them remained on for more than a few minutes. Called to return and get refund. They keep a percentage!!!

Misrepresented product of Extremely Bad Quality
May 31, 2023
Worst internet product I've ever purchased. Returning having been promised "30 day guarantee" was the worst, most in-cohesive experience I could possibly imagine, and the reason for returning in the first place is because the product is of the poorest quality imaginable. It was entirely misrepresented and in no way performs as it is sold. None of my questions to customer service were directly answered, and all of it felt like no more than a sales joke of a never ending run around of nonsense.

honj June 16, 2023

Unfortunately, I ordered this as a Father's Day gift. I ordered it 1 month before Father's Day. NOTE: There have not been any supply chain issues affecting any deliveries to our area in many months, YET the international call center that responds to the Buzzbug customer service number, first promised delivery within 10 business days (OOPS, way past that!) and then clearly read the next tele-prompt - saying that it was "supply chain issues." The tracking number they gave me is for DHL and has the item in one NJ location with a shipping label since three days after purchase.

RichardCadmus August 30, 2023

I have an old Hosiery Mill Factory that I'm using now, as a warehouse. The top floor has developed some serious water leaks so we put down some .6 mil plastic sheeting on the floor and use large plastic bin boxes to catch water and pump it out with regular sump pumps when needed, until we can afford to address the roof repairs properly. The remediation plan is working fairly well but it has created a horrible mosquito problem on the top floor. I purchased 6 BuzzBugg units a month earlier but hadn't tried them yet. We plugged them in at 5PM on Monday, just turning on each one to the bug zapper setting, and distributed them around an 8,500 Sq. Ft. room fair equally, when working in that room became impossible because of the number of mosquitos, At 5PM the the following day, we returned to that room to discover that 99% of the mosquitos were either dead or gone, and the few that were left almost acted as if they were afraid to come near us! The roofer I'm working with has asked me to order him 4 BuzzBugg units!