Look, I'm normally skeptical about these middle-aisle gadgets at Aldi.
But after spending last summer getting absolutely demolished by midges during every single BBQ, I figured £7.49 was worth the gamble on their Adventuridge Bug Zapper. Spoiler alert: I went back and bought two more because the first one actually worked like a charm. My mate Dave saw it in action at our last garden party and his exact words were "where the hell did you get that thing?"
UV Light + Instant Death = Happy Me
The concept is dead simple - UV light draws the little demons in, then ZAP. Gone. It's weirdly satisfying watching flies meet their maker while you're trying to enjoy a pint outside. The thing comes in blue or black (I went with black because it looks less like a kids' toy hanging from my gazebo), and there's this built-in carabiner clip that actually holds properly. None of that flimsy plastic rubbish.
Four different light settings too, which is handy because sometimes you want full-on bug warfare mode, other times just a subtle glow.
Real People, Real Reviews (Not Just Me Being Weird)
Turns out I'm not teh only one obsessed with this thing. Someone on Facebook wrote about using theirs for camping and backyard hangouts: "I got two more this yr because I was so impressed with it last yr." Another person called it their "little gadget" that doubles as a proper 4-mode flashlight and emergency kit essential.
Honestly? That emergency flashlight bit sold me too. Power went out during that storm in March and this thing lit up half my kitchen.
But Wait, There's More Garden Stuff
If you're already heading to Aldi (and let's be honest, you probably are), they've got other bits worth grabbing. There's a folding recliner chair for £24.99 that looks decent enough, plus string lights starting under a tenner.
The Solar Hot Air Balloon String Lights caught my eye at £8.99 - bit quirky but in a good way. And those Party Lights for £4.99? They come shaped like cocktail glasses and disco balls, which is either brilliant or terrible depending on your taste. I'm leaning towards brilliant.
Solar Bubble Strings for another £4.99 give you 4.9 metres with 50 LEDs and a dusk sensor. Six-hour timer function too, so you don't have to remember to turn them off after a few drinks.
The Catch (Because There's Always One)
Stock levels. When it's gone, it's gone - classic Aldi move.
I learned this lesson the hard way back in 2019 when I missed out on their cordless hedge trimmer and spent the next six months checking every week like some kind of garden tool stalker. Don't be me. If you want the bug zapper, go now.
Other Supermarket Bargains Worth Mentioning
Aldi's bringing back that Easter Island Head Planter for £10 on June 8th (21x23x31cm if you're measuring). Lidl's doing pre-mixed cocktail cans from 89p - Aperol Spritz knockoffs, Mojitos, the works. And George at Asda has a Stand Mixer for £13.75 that's apparently £236 cheaper than the KitchenAid equivalent. Haven't tried it myself but the price difference is mental.
Anyway, that's my take on the bug zapper situation. Worth every penny, especially if you're tired of being eaten alive every time you step outside.
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