A Gigantic Bug Zapper Racket

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Tired of tiny bug-zapping rackets and annoyed by large numbers of tiny mosquitoes? Our solution is to build a bigger electrified racket, capable of killing swarms of mosquitoes at a time. This project involves constructing an electrified screen for mosquito control. The screen is crafted from laser-cut acrylic and plywood, reinforced with fiberglass rods. The frame measures 35 cm x 74 cm, featuring a 30.5 cm x 61 cm opening. This opening is spanned by a row of spring-steel 1.1 mm diameter wires spaced 3 mm apart. The wires are divided into two sets of alternate wires, one held at the reference voltage and the other at 1.4 kV above the reference. What you'll need: * A laser cutter to cut plastic and wood * 0.25" plastic sheets (12"x24") - the net frame must be made from plastic because damp plywood conducts electricity at 1.4 kV * 0.25" plywood (cheaper than plastic) * 1mm diameter spring steel (20 yards) to create parallel zapping wires * Copper wire to connect even and odd wires * Solder * The electronic innards of a standard bug-zapping racket * Uncovered millinery wire can be purchased from Hats by Leko for $19.99 per 30 yd roll or Judith M Millinery for $30 per 60 yd roll This video showcases a standard bug zapping racket killing hundreds of mosquitoes in just one minute: https://youtu.be/YyEk6h-TKqk. How much more effective can you be with a big racket?