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# Bug-Zapping Bulbs
The ZappLight Bulb Obliterates Mosquitoes Upon Impact

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-08 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugzapping
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/zapplight-mosquito-led-light-bulb/41725/) & [zapplight](http://zapplight.com/)

The ZappLight light bulbs are highly innovative LED light bulbs that, in addition to keeping your environment well lit, are also capable of [killing mosquitoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqitter-mini) who venture near.

These light bulbs offer 920 lumens for neutral white light for illumination, in addition to a [blue UV light that attracts insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelsis). The bulb has an open-sided design which draws mosquitoes and other flying insects nearby before zapping them with the electrified grid once they get inside. Users can enjoy the flexibility of turning the bug-attracting blue light on or off at any given time. The electrified grid is designed to be inaccessible to prying children's fingers.

These bug-zapping bulbs are an intelligent way to battle mosquitoes and other flying insects, with their dual-functional nature making them a smart and elegant product.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.9/10
- Popularity: 55% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Dual-functional Light Bulbs:** The ZappLight Bulb demonstrates the potential for light bulbs to have dual functionalities, such as both illumination and insect killing capabilities.
- **Insect-repellent Technology:** The development of the ZappLight Bulb indicates a growing trend towards integrating insect-repellent technology into everyday products like light bulbs.
- **Child-safe Design:** The ZappLight Bulb showcases the importance of implementing child-safe designs in innovative products to prevent accidents or injuries.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Lighting Industry:** The ZappLight Bulb presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the lighting industry to create more multi-functional and value-added light bulbs.
- **Pest Control Industry:** The emergence of bug-zapping bulbs like the ZappLight Bulb opens up new possibilities for the pest control industry to offer more convenient and eco-friendly solutions.
- **Childcare Product Industry:** The child-safe design of the ZappLight Bulb suggests an opportunity for the childcare product industry to develop more innovative and safety-conscious products for children.

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