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Bug-A-Salt 2.0 Fly Gun - Direct from Patent Holder

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  • Non Toxic, Shoots Ordinary Table Salt.
  • Will Not Splatter Fly, Leaves Insect Whole for Easy Cleanup.
  • Only Shoots a Pinch of Salt, Accurate within Three Feet.
  • 80 Shots of Salt Before Reloading, No Batteries Required.
  • Includes 90-Day Warranty, Limited 1-Year Warranty with Proof Purchase.

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Easy to use
4.4 4.4
Longevity
4.1 4.1
Value for money
4.0 4.0
Accuracy
3.9 3.9

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Manufactured by Skell Inc., the BUG-A-SALT 2.0 is a unique, patented insect eradication device, which shoots a shotgun spray of regular table salt and decimates flies on contact. Originally invented & patented by Lorenzo Maggiore in 2009, there’s nothing on the market like it! BUG-A-SALT, the original salt gun, is the surefire fun way to enjoy a disgusting task. Rid your house of all those pesky pests and have a blast while doing it. The 2.0 model is excellent for flies on windows or screens, and will not damage screens or furniture. This model is recommended for soft-bodied insects like common houseflies, mosquitos, pestilent/poisonous spiders, small to medium-sized roaches, and moths. For use by responsible people only. Do not shoot at pets or humans. No house pets, butterflies, praying mantises, or the like are to be targeted with this device. Operating the BUG-A-SALT is very simple. Table salt is loaded into the hopper. You cock the gun by sliding the handle towards you. This will engage the pop-up sight (indicating it’s ready to fire). Slide the handle all the way forward, release the safety - and you are ready to aim, pull the trigger, & fire. Ordinary granulated table salt works best, sea salt tends to be too moist, and kosher salt is often too large to fit inside the barrel. Practice aiming by drawing a bullseye on a sheet of aluminum foil, place the target three feet away from the tip of the BUG-A-SALT, and aim for the center. Purchase includes 90-day warranty and limited 1-year warranty from inventor/manufacturer.

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
20,511 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance and entertainment value of the outdoor living product. For example, they mention it's effective, well-operating, and reliable. That said, some disagree on quality, value, salt resistance, safety, and ease of shooting.

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1,880 customers mention1,511 positive369 negative

Customers like the performance of the bug-swatter. They say it's effective, well-operating, and reliable with many safety features. Customers also mention that it works better than a normal fly swatting and is more fun. They are happy with the quality and function of the product.

"...Bugs beware!!! this gun is so much more effective than any fly swatter, can kill flies without any worry of collateral damage..." Read more

"...One of the coolest and easiest ways to do a undesirable task. In case you are wondering..yes it stings quite a bit to get shot at close range." Read more

"...With about 200 shots on the clock everything seems to be working well except for the safety that doesn't always reset but aside from the initial..." Read more

"...So in short, this product is awesome, and I highly recommend it. Just be cautious if anyone asks for help..." Read more

1,598 customers mention1,570 positive28 negative

Customers find the product entertaining and effective for killing flies, wasps, and other crawly critters. They also say it's a more sanitary and effective option than a swatter. Some say the product is an interesting toy that makes them laugh. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's entertainment value.

"This product is so much fun to use!!!!! Bugs beware!!!..." Read more

"Wow, this was the most exciting and useful item I think I ever ordered...." Read more

"...Salt makes the extermination of the foul pests invading your home easy, fun, effective, and cheap...." Read more

"...Now I welcome them and I DESTROY them. It is funny when you hit them and they go flying through the air or bounce off the deck furniture...." Read more

298 customers mention254 positive44 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the gun. They say it's well-made, easy to setup, and easy to load. They mention that it takes a little skill, but it'll do the job. The safety is annoying, but super easy to override. The trigger assembly works smoothly, and the sights are pretty accurate. It's also easy to cock and fire.

"...One of the coolest and easiest ways to do a undesirable task. In case you are wondering..yes it stings quite a bit to get shot at close range." Read more

"...Bug-A-Salt makes the extermination of the foul pests invading your home easy, fun, effective, and cheap...." Read more

"...But this thing is FUN. Solves a problem and easy to use." Read more

"...I found it very easy right out of the box...." Read more

1,966 customers mention1,361 positive605 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the product. Some mention that it appears to be reliable and can kill flies without any worry of collateral damage. They say it's easy to hit flying insects and has a slightly larger killing range for spiders. However, others say that it'd only fire intermittently and that it doesn't do so well with horseflies.

"...this gun is so much more effective than any fly swatter, can kill flies without any worry of collateral damage..." Read more

"...This "Bug A Salt (Bug Assault, get it?)" is a great way to turn indoor pest control of flying insects into your own personal shooting gallery..." Read more

"...It almost never kills the fly and only once did it dismember a fly but it almost always hurts them too bad to fly or move quick and you can just..." Read more

"...The bug-A-Salt is well made, and should be expected at its price...." Read more

429 customers mention208 positive221 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention that it's worth the money, affordable, and fun as skeet shooting. However, others say that it is a bit pricey for what appears to be a plastic gun.

"...This gun is not cheap and I didn't want to just replace it for the full amount...." Read more

"...after owning it now for a month on our bug free patio, it's worth it's weight in salt!😎..." Read more

"...It may be a bit pricey but many a friend has visited our home, "played" with it and left saying, "We need one one these"...." Read more

"...of the foul pests invading your home easy, fun, effective, and cheap...." Read more

310 customers mention128 positive182 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the salt resistance of the bug spray. Some say that it uses salt, which is great for making a mess. They like that the amount of salt it shoots is extremely small, and only salt gets on the floor. Others say that the gun does leave a little salt on the floors and accumulates all over window sills. They also mention that occasionally the salt gets stuck in the gun and it only shoots air.

"...Once you get out to 4 ft, the salt is too spread out to assure a hit and has lost much of it punching power...." Read more

"...There are two things that I really love about it:1. It uses salt so it's a cheap ammo and it's not toxic...." Read more

"...the first 10 shots went off without a hitch but then the Bug-A-Salt started having issues and the safety would remain off after each shot instead of..." Read more

"...worried I may end up with salt all over my home but it uses very little salt at a time...." Read more

193 customers mention92 positive101 negative

Customers are mixed about the safety of the product. Some mention that it is very safe, has bold warnings on the gun, and has many safety features. They appreciate the safety switch to the left rear above the trigger. However, some say that the safety must be disengaged for each and every shot, the cocking/trigger/safety mechanism is a bit tricky, and the safety doesn't always reset.

"...clock everything seems to be working well except for the safety that doesn't always reset but aside from the initial issues in cocking the Bug-A-Salt..." Read more

"...The must have really soft bodies because they are very easy to kill.How about this? Ever try and swat a stink bug? Yuk!..." Read more

"...When you cock it, you have to remove the safety...every time you cock it...." Read more

"...I've shot this directly at paper and it won't break it, so this model is safe, in my experience, on mirrors, glass, ceramics, and other similar..." Read more

173 customers mention58 positive115 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of shooting. Some mention it shoots like a mini shot gun, aims well, and allows targeting from a distance. However, others say that it's not a point and shoot thing, makes follow-up shooting very difficult, and has issues shooting an effective payload. The point of aim is a little low, but once you get used to it, it'll be a fly killer.

"...I've hit a yellowjacket but the shot only stunned it temporarily; it was able to immediately fly off after hitting the ground...." Read more

"...Bug-a-salt allows targeting from a distance and if you miss, the spider usually stays still until you can chamber another round.PROS..." Read more

"...Also, I've noticed the gun sometimes has issues shooting an effective payload when pointing it UP at a target, especially noticeable when you aim it..." Read more

"...Target hit but not down..... Target hit but not down, over and over, target hit but not down. So many pumps of the Big Bee that it bled my knuckle...." Read more

Works as advertised!
5 Stars
Works as advertised!
I had seen this gun on a tv advertisement but had never seriously considered owning one until a fly, I think it was a blow fly, invaded my space. I chased that thing around for 3 or 4 days with a fly swatter but just couldn't get him. After knocking a bunch of stuff off the sink with a swing of the swatter I decided enough was enough and ordered the Bug-A-Salt gun. The first thing I noticed were the sights. There is a notch front and a notch rear as opposed to a blade front and notch rear and non-adjustable. To remedy this I bought and installed an inexpensive laser sight and zeroed it so that the red dot was in the middle of the shot pattern at approx. 3 feet. Now I had a weapon. This gun is solid. There is no flimsy feeling to it at all. I've taken out spiders, large moths and house flys with no problem. I used aluminum foil as a back-stop to set up the laser sight as the shot pattern shows up clearly on the foil. The laser can be purchased on Amazon.com for around $14.00 Wizard Archery Compact Red Laser Sight. If you decide to go with the laser I would advise, after checking to make sure the laser works, to remove the warning label and any sticky residue from the laser housing then mount the laser into it's ring mount first before mounting the unit to the gun. Mount the laser so that the slide switch is horizontal and the adjustment screws at the front are at the 10, 2 and 6 o'clock positions. Be easy on the adjustment screws. Light snug is tight enough to avoid stripping them out. When inserting the laser into it's ring mount first remove the clamp screw and slightly spread the ring open with a screwdriver blade or coin. There are felt strips inside the ring and the laser will push them out if the ring isn't spread a little. Just go easy, you don't want to crack the mount. Also with the laser mounted at the front of the gun the windage and elevation adjustments are just the reverse of rear mounted sights. I didn't intend to write a book when I started this review but I figured if anyone else was considering buying one of these guns and wanted to set it up like mine they could benefit from this info that I had to learn the hard way. I never did get a shot at the blow fly. It died of old age before I was ready to start blasting bugs.
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