# Insect-Killing Guns The BUG-A-SALT is a Solution to Kill Bugs in a Non-Toxic Way By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-07-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugasalt References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2012/07/24/bugasalt-is-a-shotgun-that-kills-flies-with-a-pinch-of-salt/) & [www3.indiegogo](http://www3.indiegogo.com/projects/161050?c=home) Put your fly swatters and magazines away, as the BUG-A-SALT is the solution insect-haters have been waiting for. SKELL INC., based in Santa Monica, has come up with a gun that will kill flies from a distance. Go ahead and let them buzz around the room, as you’ll be able to shoot them from afar with bullets made out of salt. This [chemical-free alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqitter-mini) is the perfect way to get rid of bugs. Just like a normal gun, you load a cap of salt shots, slide the cocking handle and turn the safety off. Then, it’s just ready, aim, fire! Those bothersome bugs will be no more. The salt that’s used to [kill the insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isca) is just regular table salt, making refills easy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Non-toxic Insect Repellents:** The success of the BUG-A-SALT gun presents an opportunity for the development of other non-toxic insect repellents. - **Innovative Pest Control Tools:** The BUG-A-SALT gun has shown that innovative, unconventional methods for pest control can be successful and should be explored. - **Eco-friendly Bug Zappers:** The BUG-A-SALT gun presents an opportunity for the development of eco-friendly bug zappers that use alternative methods to traditional pesticides. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pest Control Industry:** The pest control industry should explore and invest in innovative and non-toxic methods for controlling pests like the BUG-A-SALT gun. - **Outdoor Recreation Industry:** The outdoor recreation industry should take note of the BUG-A-SALT gun's success and explore innovative solutions for dealing with pests during outdoor activities. - **Home Goods Industry:** The home goods industry should take note of the BUG-A-SALT gun's success and explore alternative, non-toxic methods for pest control in the home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Fly Swatters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-insect-trap.md) - [Multifunctional Pest Control Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniper-hotshot-multipurpose-insect-killer.md) - [Chemical-Free Fly Repellent Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shooaway.md) - [Laser-Powered Mosquito Zappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-matrix.md) - [Pet-Friendly Insect Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-control-spray.md) - [Comprehensive Insect Control Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-bugs.md) - [Solar-Powered Pest Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-zapper-lantern.md) - [Electronic Mosquito Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-mosquito-repellent.md) - [Chemical-Free Mosquito Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqitter-mini.md)