Safety Devices

Sitting on your patio or deck is one of the most relaxing things to do. After a hard day at work or in the yard, a person can sit in their favorite outdoor chair and just take in the sights and sounds of your deck, patio or yard. I know many people that have that as their nightly routine!! One thing that can ruin a nice, relaxing evening are bugs. Mosquitoes, flies, gnats, and other insects can bother you so much, that it takes you out of your relaxing state and back into the house. Well, today, we are going to try and help you with this problem. We are going to go over the top 3 best outdoor bug zappers for your patio or deck. Hopefully, this will help you stay out on your patio or deck longer and enjoy your evening without the threat of flying pests.

Top 3 Best Outdoor Bug Zappers for Your Patio or Deck

If you are looking to purchase an outdoor bug zapper for your patio or deck, check out our top 3 below. We will make sure to only include the top rated bug zappers on the market today. You can rest assure that we will not steer you toward a bug zapper that is not rated very high. So, onto the top 3 best outdoor bug zappers for your patio or deck:

Flowtron 80-Watt Electronic Insect Killer, 1-1/2 Acre Coverage-OUR TOP PICK!!!!

The Flowtron 80 Watt Electronic Insect Killer is our top pick for the best outdoor bug zapper for your patio or deck. It is not only our top pick, it is the best selling bug zapper on Amazon. Since 1974, Flowtron has been making great products for your outdoor life. With all of its products manufactured in the USA, you can rest assure that they are made with pride. Here are some of the great features that we absolutely love about the Flowtron 80 Watt Electronic Insect Killer:

• Made in the USA!
• 1 and a half acre coverage!!!
• Easy to replace the bulbs
• Will not rust or fade.
• Made to withstand all types of weather
• Works great on all bugs!
• Kills thousands and thousands of mosquitoes
• Easy to use right out of the box
• Well made
• Mosquito repellent that it comes with lasts 20 days
• Dead bugs stay in the zapper
• Easy to clean
• Zapper is quiet until bug is zapped

Things we didn’t like:

• Replacement bulbs are a bit pricey

Click Here To View the Flowtron Bug Zapper on Amazon

Livin’ Well Bug Zapper

 

The Livin’ Well Bug Zapper comes in next on our list of the best outdoor bug zappers for your patio or deck. Since 2012, Livin’ Well has been making pest control products made to help you be pest free. Here are some of the great features that we love about the Livin’ Well Bug Zapper:

• Outdoor or indoor
• Works great on mosquitoes
• Has 1500 square foot coverage
• Works in all weather
• Lasts up to 8000 hours
• Easy clean up

Things we didn’t like:

• a little flimsy

Click Here To View the Livin Well Bug Zapper on Amazon

 

DOUHE UV Light Electronic Bug Zapper

 

Douhe comes in next on our list with the Douhe UV Light Electronic Bug Zapper. Some of the great features that we really love about the Douhe UV Light Electronic Bug Zapper are:

• Indoor and Outdoor use
• Works on different types of bugs
• 800 square feet of coverage
• UV lights that last a really long time
• Mesh grid protects touching
• Very quiet
• Easy to clean
• Can hang wherever you want
• Easy to move

Things we didn’t like

• Cord is a little short

Click Here To View the Douhe Bug Zapper on Amazon

 

Best Outdoor Bug Zapper for Your Patio or Deck-What To Look For

So, if you are looking to purchase an outdoor bug zapper, there are some features to look for so you are getting the best bug zapper for your money. Some of the bug zappers have different features that may or may not fit your lifestyle. So here are some important features to look for when you are looking to purchase the best outdoor bug zapper for your patio or deck:

• Price-obviously, this is a very important feature. You don’t need to break the bank to get a good, quality bug zapper. If you are spending over $200 for a bug zapper, you may want to start your research over. None of the bug zappers in this article are over $200, but are still great, quality bug zappers!!
• Does it work-along with price, making sure that the bug zapper will work for you is the most important feature to look at. Make sure that you do your own research and check out other reviews to see what others say. We can give you our opinion, but please do your own research!!
• Size-bug zappers come in different sizes. Check out the size of each bug zapper to make sure that it is big enough for your patio or deck area. Also, if you have a small deck or patio, you probably don’t want to have a big bug zapper as part of your decor.
• Coverage-check out each bug zapper that you are interested in to make sure that it has the coverage that you are looking for. If you have a big patio, deck or yard, you want to make sure that you get a bug zapper that will work for your coverage. I have see bug zappers that have over an acre coverage!!!
• Hanging or not hanging-some of the bug zappers are meant to be hung on a hook. Check and make sure that you have a place to hang the bug zapper or purchase a pole to hang the bug zapper on.
• Electric or Cordless-this is another very important feature to look at before you purchase your outdoor bug zapper. If your patio or deck doesn’t have access to an electric outlet, you will have to either get a long, extension cord to use or get a cordless bug zapper.
• Weatherproof or not-some of the more expensive bug zappers can stay outside 365 days a year. It is made to withstand any of the weather elements. On the other hand, some of the other bug zappers are not able to withstand the weather will need to be brought in during those times.

Well, there you have it. We hope that we have helped you with your decision. Thanks for checking out our article on the top 3 best outdoor bug zapper for your patio or deck. Please feel free to leave a comment and thanks again!!

 

If you have a squirrel problem in your yard or your house, keep reading. Today, we are going to give you some great options for removing squirrels the humane way. We are going to go review the best live trap for squirrels. In our last article, we reviewed how to safely remove chipmunks from your yard. We will not be reviewing any trap that will harm or even kill the squirrel. If you have read any of our other articles, you know that we only review traps that will not harm or kill the animal. Killing the animal is our last resort.

Why Remove Squirrels from Your Yard

Ok, I know that squirrels are cute animals. I do like sitting on my deck and watching the squirrels run around chasing each other. It is pretty cheap entertainment. But there are some reasons that you may need to remove squirrels from your yard or house. Here are some reasons that you may need to remove squirrels from your property:

• They get into the attic or crawl space-squirrels sometimes can find an opening in your house and get up into your attic or crawl space. If they get up into your attic or into your crawl space, they can cause some problems. Their droppings can make a big mess and they can also nest up in your attic and have babies in your attic. They also can get into your attic and start chewing on the wood and wires up in your attic. Obviously, after you remove the squirrels from your attic or crawl space, you need to find the opening that they used to get into the attic and seal it. These are really good reasons to remove squirrels from your house or your yard.
• Squirrels can fight with your pets-once in a while, a squirrel will get into your yard and your pet will confront it. Any animal that is cornered will fight back. You don’t want  a squirrel to bite your pet. So if you are having squirrels fighting with your pets, you may need to remove them from your yard.
• They can carry diseases-another reason that you may want to remove squirrels from your yard is that they can carry diseases. Some of the diseases that they can carry are Salmonellosis, lyme disease, tularemia, leptospirosis and rabies!! You don’t want your child or pets contracting these diseases.

These are just some of the reasons that you may want to remove squirrels from your property. Again, if they are not bothering you, your pets or your kids, then, by all means, enjoy watching them run in your yard. Removing them is only if you are having problems with the squirrels.

Best Live Trap for Squirrels-What to Look for Before Purchasing

If you are going to go the route of live trapping squirrels and safely relocating them to another wooded area, there are certain features that you want in your live trap. Here are some of the important features to look for before purchasing your live trap:

• Price-obviously, you don’t want to break the bank when purchasing a live trap. There are good live traps that are under $50-$75 that can get the job done.
• Handle-make sure that the live trap has a handle. You don’t want your fingers poking into the trap when carrying it. Even though the squirrel looks cute, it is still a trapped animal and they will fight back.
• Sharp edges-check to make sure that the inside of the trap doesn’t have any sharp edges. You don’t want to squirrel to cut itself on any sharp edges.
• Easy release door-when you take the trap to a different location, you want to make sure that you can easily open the release door and move away before the squirrel gets out.
• Size of the cage-not all squirrels are the same size. Make sure that the cage is big enough to catch the squirrel. Also, if the squirrel is in the cage all night, make sure it has a little room to move around.

Best Trap for Squirrels-Our Reviews

Now that we have gone over some reasons to remove squirrels from your yard and also what to look for when purchasing a live squirrel trap, we are now going to go over our reviews of the best trap for squirrels. Again, we are only going to review live traps. We are not going to review traps that can kill the squirrel. Killing the squirrel should be your last resort. Onto the reviews:

Havahart 1030 Live Animal Two-Door Squirrel Trap–Our Top Pick!!

Our top pick for the best trap for squirrels is the Havahart 1030 Live Animal Two-Door Squirrel Trap. Havahart has been making animal traps since 1940 and the 1030 Live Animal Two Door Trap is one of their best. Here are some of the features that we love about the Havahart 1030 Live Animal Two Door Squirrel Trap:

• We love the 2 doors-animals can enter from either end
• Reasonable price
• Great company
• Nice metal handle
• Rust resistant wire mesh
• Smaller openings in mesh
• Handle guards for transporting animal
• Works on other animals

Some things we didn’t like:

• Takes practice setting the trap

Here is a great video showing how to set the Havahart trap for a squirrel:

 

Click Here To View the Havahart 1030 Live Trap on Amazon

 

Humane Live Animal Trap 31″X10.5″X11.5″ Catch Release Cage

This is a little larger trap that we really like. Here are some features that we really liked about the Humane Live Animal Trap:

• It’s a little larger
• Reasonable price
• Rust resistant wire mesh
• Trigger rod is outside so animal won’t damage it
• Collapsible
• 1 year limited guarantee

What we didn’t like:

• Because it is bigger, you may not catch the animal you are after

Here is a great video showing how to set the live trap up and catch a rodent!!!

 

 

Click Here To View the Humane Live Animal Trap on Amazon

 

Havahart 1077 Small Professional Style One-Door Animal Trap for Squirrels

Havahart comes in with a really nice live trap for squirrels. Here are some of the features that the really liked about the Havahart 1077 One Door Live Animal Trap:

• One door makes it easier to set
• Great company
• Reasonable price
• Metal handle with handle guards for safe transporting
• Smaller mesh openings
• Rust and corrosion resistant
• Smooth edges as to not hurt the animal

Some things we didn’t like

• Can only catch animal from one end

Here is a really nice video on selecting a place for your trap:

 

Click Here To View the Havahart 1077 Live Animal Trap on Amazon

Well, there you have it. These are our top 3 best live traps for squirrels. Please feel free to leave a comment!!

If you are mowing your lawn, you need to make sure you are protecting your hearing. Today, I am going to review the best hearing protection for lawn mowing. Since people prefer one or the other, I will review the best ear muffs for lawn mowing and the best ear plugs for lawn mowing. After losing partial hearing in my left ear, this is a very important review for me to do. I want to make sure that I can help people keep their hearing for as long as they can. I am sure my no care attitude about my hearing in my younger days was the reason for my hearing loss. So do me a favor and make sure that you use proper hearing protection when mowing your lawn or other loud indoor/outdoor jobs.

Click Here To Check Out Our Top Pick for The Best Hearing Protection for Lawn Mowing

 

The Best Hearing Protection for Lawn Mowing-What To Look For

There are certain things that you need to look for when purchasing hearing protection for lawn mowing. In my last article about the best radio headphones for lawn mowing, I only talked about radio headphones. Today, I am only going to review hearing protection that just protects your hearing, but doesn’t play music. Some people don’t want to listen to music while mowing their lawn or have a job that doesn’t let you listen to music. So here are some very important things to look for when you are looking to buy the best hearing protection for lawn mowing:

• Hearing protection-obviously the most important feature is how much noise the ear muffs or ear plugs eliminate. You don’t want to buy some hearing protectors that just look cool, but don’t eliminate the noise. That is not going to do you much good as far as protecting your hearing.
• Comfort-if your hearing protectors are not comfortable, you either are not going to wear them or you are going to be uncomfortable while you are mowing your lawn. Either one is not good.
• Adjustable-not every person has the same size head. Your hearing protectors need to be adjustable so it fits snug.

Ear Plugs vs. Ear Muffs

Because some people like ear plugs when mowing their lawn and some people like ear muffs when mowing their lawn, I am going to review both. So what is the basic difference between the two?

• Ear plugs-are smaller devices that are meant to be inserted into the ear canal to protect the ears from a variety of things like noise, dust, wind and water. They can be made of foam or silicone and do a very good job of protecting a person’s hearing.
• Ear muffs-fit over the ears to protect them. The ear muffs have a metal or plastic head band that fits over the top of the head or the back of the head. The ear pieces are covered with cushion and fit over the ears.

Both have their advantages and disadvantages. In fact, some people where both at the same time when they are doing a job that is very, very loud. I have used both and find that the ear plugs, when inserted properly, block the noise a little better, but are not as comfortable and don’t protect your entire ear of flying debris. Also, the ear muffs can get very hot if you are mowing your lawn in the middle of the day. Because they both are fairly inexpensive, you can try both out and see which one is better for you.

Here is a nice video about Hearing Loss Myths and Facts:

 

Best Ear Muffs for Lawn Mowing

If you are a person that prefers ear muffs to ear plugs keep reading. Of all the hearing protection that is on the market, I feel that the Professional Safety Ear Muffs by Decibel Defense is by far the best ear muffs for lawn mowing. Here are some of the features that I really, really like about them.

• Maximum Hearing Protection-these are so good that they are used in Nascar, rock and roll bands, shooting ranges and sporting events. They reduce more sound than any other ear muff on the market today.
• Comfortable
• Lightweight
• Come in different colors
• Sturdy construction
• Durable
• Adjustable for larger heads
• Great for sleeping

Click Here To Check Out Our Top Pick for The Best Ear Muffs for Lawn Mowing

 

Here is a nice video on the Professional Safety Ear Muffs by Decibel Defense

 

If you are not a fan of the Professional Safety Ear Muffs by Decibel Defense, click HERE to see a nice list of other ear muffs for lawn mowing.

 

Best Ear Plugs for Lawn Mowing

Now, if you are a person who prefers ear plugs to ear muffs, keep reading. After trying many different kinds and brands of ear plugs, I really, really like the Howard Leight by Honeywell Laser Lite High Visibility Disposable Foam Earplugs. Here are the features I really like about these ear plugs:

• The foam expands to fit any size ear canal
• Easy to grab and insert into your ear
• Comes in 5, 10, 25, 100 or 200 pair packs
• Can be used in different industries including sleeping!!!
• Disposable

Click Here To Check Out Our Top Pick for The Best Ear Plugs for Lawn Mowing

 

Well, there you have it. I hope that I have helped you in some way with your purchasing decision. Please make sure you use hearing protection in whatever you do. Like I said above, I suffer from hearing loss and tinnitus and really hope I can help prevent you in suffering from this. Please feel free to leave a comment and thank you very much for stopping by.

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my post on the top 3 best radio headphones for lawn mowing. If you are like me, you want to listen to music or talk radio while you are mowing your yard. Especially if your yard is very large and mowing takes you 2-4 hours or more! Most people tend to do better work and enjoy their work more when they are listening to music. The headphones that I will be talking about will both help protect your ears/hearing and also provide you with listening entertainment. So sit back and check out my reviews.

Click Here To View Our Top Pick on Amazon!

 

Best Radio Headphones for Lawn Mowing-What To Look For

So you are tired of being bored while you mow your lawn and want to listen to the radio while you are mowing. Here are some things that you need to look for before you purchase your headphones.

• Noise Reduction-first and foremost, you need a pair of headphones that will reduce the noise while you are mowing. If you have a loud lawn mower and your headphones don’t reduce noise very well, you won’t be able to hear the radio and it could also harm your hearing.
• Comfort-if you are going to be wearing these headphones for a long period of time, you definitely want them to be comfortable. The ear pads should have a nice cushion on them so they rest against your ears to provide comfort while mowing. You also want to make sure that the headband is adjustable, so you can adjust for comfort.
• Sound quality-if you want to listen to the radio while you mow, you want headphones that have great radio sound quality. You don’t want to hear static or radio stations that cut in and out for your whole lawn mowing job.
• Battery life-depending on the size of your lawn, you want headphones that have a good battery life. You don’t want your batteries running out half way through your lawn!!
• Connects to other devices-with technology advancing faster and faster, you may want a pair of headphones that will connect to your phone, laptop or Bluetooth enabled device. So if you can’t pick up your favorite radio station because of where you live and you have a phone, laptop or MP3 player with songs on it, you can listen to your playlist instead of the radio.
• Lightweight-obviously, you don’t want something heavy on your head for a long period of time while you mow your lawn. Make sure your headphones are lightweight and fit snug.

Now that we got the preliminaries out of the way, here the top 3 best radio headphones for lawn mowing.

3M Worktunes Wireless Hearing Protection with Bluetooth Technology and AM/FM Radio–Our Top Pick!!!!

My favorite radio headphones for mowing the lawn is the 3M Worktunes Wireless Hearing Protection with Bluetooth Technology and AM/FM Radio. These are some of finest radio headphones on the market today.

Features We Love

Here are some of the features that we love about the 3M Worktunes Headphones.

• Great company–3M has been making quality products since 1902 and have made another quality product in the 3M Worktunes Wireless Hearing Protection with Bluetooth Technology and AM/FM Radio.
• Noise Reduction-I really like how these headphones drown out the noise while I mow the lawn. I only hear the music and nothing else!
• Comfortable and Lightweight-These are the most comfortable and lightweight headphones that I have found. I hardly know they are on!!!
• Connects to other devices-the 3M Worktunes Wireless Hearing Protection with Bluetooth Technology and AM/FM Radio will connect to your IPhone, laptop or MP3 player so you can listen to your playlists while mowing your lawn!! How sweet is that? It makes time go so much faster while you are mowing.
• Easy setup instructions-Obviously you don’t want to dink around with setting up your headphones when you get them. 3M has made very easy to follow instructions with voice assist!! How easy is that?!
• Great battery life-another great feature is the battery life. I use rechargeable AA batteries and they seem to last forever. I nice female voice tells you when your batteries are low.

 

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Verdict

As the title above says, the 3M Worktunes is our top pick for the best radio headphones for lawn mowing. We love how lightweight they are, how clear sounding they are and the options it provides. You can’t go wrong buying a pair of these.

Next Level Of The Best Radio Headphones for Lawn Mowing

Now that we gave you our top pick, here are the radio headphones that came in a close second. If you are not interested in the 3M Worktunes Radio Headphones, you can check out the full list of Radio Headphones HERE or keep reading and check out the next best on our list.

Howard Leight by Honeywell Sync Hi-Visibility Digital AM/FM Radio Earmuff

This is another really nice pair of radio headphones. The lime green color gives it high visibility in case you are mowing your lawn at night. They also drown out the sound of your mower, weed eater or spouse very, very well!! The audio is excellent along with the 10 preset stations it provides so you can change stations at will. If you are like me, I hate hearing commercials while I mow, so this makes is easier to put on a radio station that is playing good music. You can connect multiple devices to the Howard Leight Headphones and its lightweight design makes it seem that you don’t have headphones on at all!!

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Stanley Sync Digital AM/FM/MP3 Radio Earmuff

Last but not least on our list of the top 3 best radio headphones for lawn mowing is the Stanley Sync Digital Radio Earmuff. This is another great pair of radio headphones. Stanley makes great products and these radio headphones are no exception. It has a slimmer ear cup design than the other 2, but still gives you great audio and hearing protection. It also has 10 preset radio stations and also connects to multiple devices in case you want to listen to your playlists instead of the radio.

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Well, here are your top 3 best radio headphones for lawn mowing. Any of these 3 will work for ear protection and audio while mowing your lawn, trimming your weeds or any other outdoor or indoor job you need to do that needs ear protection. Like I said above, most people work better and enjoy work more while listening to music. I totally agree with that and that is why we provided you with the 3 best on the market. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave a comment.