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After all the recent wet weather across the country health authorities are warning Aussies to be on high alert for mosquitos and the health risks associated with their pesky bites. Indoor Mosquito Repellent

You could douse yourself in sticky and smelly mozzie repellant, or buy those equally as smelly and arguably less effective candles. But have you thought of a mosquito zapper?Designed to attract mosquitos, flies and other pesky creatures they zap them so you can sit in your backyard or garden in peace.

With many on the market to choose from we've found some of the best across different price ranges that will save your skin. So get ready for backyard barbeques and Christmas lunch without being bothered by the bites. 

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

This ultrasonic device is chemical and scent free and covers up to 1,200 square feet to send mozzies and other creatures on their way. It takes approximately two to three weeks to take full effect, but uses limited amounts of power. It plugs directly into your power outlet, but the output power is only two to three watts, so it's not going to surge on your power bills. The pack comes with six to use in different rooms in your home and doubles as a night light, so the kids can sleep safe and sound, and bite-free.

Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, this zapper attracts the mosquitos using a UV light and shocks them with 3,000 volts of power. It is completely chemical free and safe around children and pets – especially for little fingers and paws with an isolation net included. 

It has an operation time of five to eight hours and can be recharged within two to three hours using the provided USB cable and lithium rechargeable battery. It's also heat and scratch resistant as well as portable and lightweight.

What looks like a tennis racquet is actually something more powerful. Made from three layers of grids and using 3,000 volts of power, the Night Cat swatter easily kills the annoying mozzies flying around. The two exterior layers are not electric, only the internal aluminium layer is electric, so it is safe to use and hold.

There are two settings – one that turns on that electric layer, and another that activates an LED light to attract more insects towards it. It takes about six to eight hours to recharge, but will last up to 20 to 30 days. 

On the more expensive side of the zappers, this high-tech device has been studied and tested by entomologists (those who study insects) for the best possible product. It uses a repellent that lasts for up to 40 hours and travels up to a 15-foot radius.

It uses a rechargeable lithium battery, which takes approximately five hours to fully charge, and lasts about 6.5 hours on a single use. It is designed for outdoor use only, but is scent-free so your backyard meals won't be interrupted by the mozzies or the smell. 

If you're not a fan of the black, it also comes in blue.

This is one of the more powerful zappers on the market, using 4,000 watts of power to kill the bugs. It uses a UV light to attract the mozzies and zaps them from an internal grid, making it safe to keep around kids and pets. It is lightweight, weighing only 300 grams and covers 80 square metres, so everyone in your backyard will be protected. It is not rechargeable but rather relies on a direct connection to electricity. Included is a 1.2 metre power cord.

Mortein is an iconic brand that does the job well (and has a catchy slogan), so this one is typically towards the top of the list.

Using an automatic timer, the plug-in will release an odourless repellent that will switch off after 12 hours. Included is a refill of repellent that lasts up to 30 uses. This is for indoor use only. 

This option is more of a unique one, as it doesn't kill the pests, but rather makes them move elsewhere. Using ultrasonic waves, it makes the space too noisy for pests to be in and around, so they move away from it. It is designed for indoor use only and covers up to 120 square metres. Although it has a large coverage area, the ultrasonic waves do not travel through walls, so it's recommended to have one device per room. The package comes with six repellers, so that's got you covered.

It does not work immediately after plugging in, and takes time to work the most effectively. It begins to work after one week, is the most effective after two weeks and has stabilised its effectiveness after three to five weeks. 

With two different zapper settings, the B.ALL zapper kills both mozzies and flies. The purple setting kills both bugs, but the yellow setting kills mosquitos, but not flies. It works for up to eight hours in a single use and can be recharged using a lithium battery and USB cord provided. 

It is best used in a dark environment and approximately 1.5 metres above the ground. While it can be used outdoors, it is not waterproof, so please be mindful of the weather outside when using. 

Weighing just under one kilogram, this zapper has a high voltage grid of 4,200 watts to quickly shock the mozzies that come near it. It can be used inside and outdoors and is completely chemical free and odourless. It also has a coverage of up to 80 square metres. It is safe around children and pets and the high voltage shock grid is encased in an ABS plastic material, so there won't be any accidental shocks. 

This zapper has one of the fastest recharge times of only three hours to be back to fully working. It has two settings, one for mozzie attracting and zapping, and the other simply as a night light. It works for up to 16 hours as a zapper and 60 hours as a night light. 

It has an approximate 120 square metre coverage and is best used when kept in a corner. It's also one of the quieter options available, with the zap reaching a maximum of 20 decibels – which is a similar sound frequency to that of someone whispering close by. 

This swatter weighs 340 grams and can be easily taken where you need to keep the bugs away as it's foldable and portable. It has up to a five-hour battery life and can be easily recharged using a USB cable. The purple light attracts mosquitos and zaps them using 3,000 volts. 

The electric grid is protected with two external grids to avoid accidental zaps. Not only can it be used to swat, but can be hung on a wall as a regular zapper and repeller.

What makes this one a little more unique is the more than 2,800 'diamond grid'. This means that there are several possible directions and angles to zap mozzies, so it can zap more no matter where around the device they are flying about. 

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