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GroundGuard Sentinel
The Solar Bug Zapper That Stands Guard All Night
Solar Powered — No Cords, No Outlets
Kills Bugs Within Seconds
No Chemicals, No Sprays, No Refills
Auto On at Dusk, Off at Dawn
60 Day Money Back Guarantee
Jake R.
I’d heard mosquitoes aren’t really attracted to UV light alone so I was worried. But with the free mosquito attractants I got, it WORKS AMAZING. It worked so well we bought 3 more for the front and the back yard.
Yes. The high-voltage grid eliminates them on contact. You'll hear it working within the first few minutes. It's most effective against mosquitoes when placed at ground level between your seating area and where bugs breed (standing water, garden beds, tree lines).
The UV light draws bugs that are already in your yard toward the zapper and away from you. It doesn't create new bugs — it intercepts the ones that would have bitten you anyway. More units in a perimeter means more interception before they ever reach your seating area.
Yes. The electric grid sits behind a steel cage with gaps too narrow for a finger or a paw, so it's safe to have around kids and dogs. And because it only runs from dusk to dawn, it's already switched off by the time bees and butterflies are out working in the daylight — so it leaves your pollinators alone.
The Sentinel In Action
3 Quick Steps for Permanent Protection
Stake It
Push it into the ground anywhere bugs bother you — patio, grill, fire pit. No wires, no outlet, 30 seconds.
Let It Charge
The solar panel keeps it charged on its own. Cloudy stretch? Top it off with the included USB-C cable.
Watch it Work
A sensor turns it on at dusk and off at dawn. Nothing to plug in, empty, or babysit.
Stake It
Push it into the ground anywhere bugs bother you — patio, grill, fire pit. No wires, no outlet, 30 seconds.
Let It Charge
The solar panel keeps it charged on its own. Cloudy stretch? Top it off with the included USB-C cable.
Watch it Work
A sensor turns it on at dusk and off at dawn. Nothing to plug in, empty, or babysit.
How GroundGuard Actually Works
Check an old hanging zapper and you'll find a tray full of moths — while your ankles are still covered in bites. So you figure zappers just don't work on mosquitoes. And you're right, but not for the reason you think.
Mosquitoes are weak flyers — barely km/h, grounded by the slightest breeze — so they hunt low, within 60cm off the ground. And it's your feet they're after: they target the bacteria down there, and the scent is like catnip to them. That's why most of your bites land on your legs and ankles.
A zapper up in the air never had a chance. GroundGuard stands right in the mosquito flight path — the bugs that used to feast on you fly straight into it instead.
The amount of bugs this thing has in it every morning is amazing. We can actually enjoy the outdoors at night now! Charges great and lasts all night! You can hear it zapping the entire time. I loved it so much I got another one for the other side of the yard!
Greg H.
Verified customer
This zapper started clearing our patio the moment I plugged it in. The 365nm light immediately caused a swarm of bugs from all walks of bugdome to congregate around their new shrine to glorious bug doom. After a few nights, there was a noticeable reduction in the mosquitos and we were able to spend time out after the sun dropped.
Tammy R.
Verified customer
I was skeptical at first, but after using it for the month of December I am a BELIEVER!! This thing has saved all of our bbqs from mosquito invasion. It will draw flies, mosquitos, and gnats away from you and your guests and keep them occupied. Easy to use, easy to clean.
Jennifer P.
Verified customer
I absolutely love this thing. Over the summer, the kids and I just watched thousands of bugs get zapped every night. We finally got our porch back from the bugs!
Mike D.
Verified customer
I was VERY hesitant about getting this zapper, worried that it wouldn't work. Well, I was wrong. We normally have a lot of mozzies out on our patio, that sometimes make it impossible to sit outside. The very first time I plugged it in, within a few minutes, we were startled by a zap. It works super fast.
Lisa M.
Verified customer
We do a lot of dinners outside in the summer, and occasionally we do family time when the sun starts going down. This has been a game changer. It keeps everything away from us. I actually bring it onto my front porch when we aren't using it in the back. I've even brought it in the kitchen for a day because flies got in. The battery lasts a decent time. I've never had it run out on me yet.
Dale W.
Verified customer
I live in a marshy area and have a pond out back. I get so many mosquito bites that I don't even want to be outside. I go out every morning and clean out probably a tbsp worth of dead mosquitoes. My husband likes that it doesn't kill off all the moths since they are bigger. I am just happy I am not getting bit any more!! It doesn't even need direct sunlight to charge as I have a lot of trees.
Karen S.
Verified customer
I was initially a bit skeptical about how well a solar-powered unit would perform, but it has completely exceeded my expectations. The battery life is phenomenal. It charges fully during the day, even on partially cloudy days, and it consistently runs strong all night long. Every morning, I see the evidence of its work, a pile of zapped flies, mozzies, and moths.
Sharon L.
Verified customer
I found a way to control mosquitos on my deck. I love it so much that I ordered another one for my son who lives in Brisbane. In fact, I am thinking of getting another one for my daughter in Philly. If you are in need of mosquito control, this is a must.
Amanda & Chris T.
Verified customer
GroundGuard Sentinel — Solar Bug Zapper
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Why Customers Switch to GroundGuard
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Comparison
GroundGuard
ThermacellAerogardHung ZapperCitronella
Targets mosquitoes at ankle height
✓
✕Targets you and the bugs
No refills, no ongoing cost
✓$0/yr after buy
✕$45-65 a year in mats and fuel
No outlet required
✓
✓
Yard-sized coverage
✓2,100 sq ft
✕Only covers 15 feet
Works in rain or wind
✓
✕Wind or rain stops it
No chemicals near kids & pets
✓
✕Puts bug poison in the air
Targets mosquitoes at ankle height
✓
✕Just masks your scent
No refills, no ongoing cost
✓$0/yr after buy
✕~$50 a year in cans
No outlet required
✓
✓
Yard-sized coverage
✓2,100 sq ft
✕Protects you, not the yard
Works in rain or wind
✓
✕Sweat and rain wash it off
No chemicals near kids & pets
✓
✕DEET sprayed on skin
Targets mosquitoes at ankle height
✓
✕Bugs fly under it
No refills, no ongoing cost
✓$0/yr after buy
~$60-100 a year in power
No outlet required
✓
✕Needs an outlet and a cord
Yard-sized coverage
✓2,100 sq ft
~Catches moths, not mosquitoes
Works in rain or wind
✓
✓
No chemicals near kids & pets
✓
✓
Targets mosquitoes at ankle height
✓
✕Hides smell. Kills nothing.
No refills, no ongoing cost
✓$0/yr after buy
✕$65+ a year
No outlet required
✓
✓
Yard-sized coverage
✓2,100 sq ft
✕Only 3-5 ft of cover
Works in rain or wind
✓
✕Wind blows the smoke away
No chemicals near kids & pets
✓
✕Open flame and bug spray on skin
Claims pulled from maker websites and EPA records. GroundGuard tested in real yards.
Trusted by Australian Homeowners. Proven in Backyards.
Trusted by Australian Homeowners. Proven in Backyards.
94%
Of customers say it outperforms every spray, candle, and zapper they've tried.
92%
Of customers say they can finally sit outside past sunset without getting bitten.
83%
Of customers ordered a second pack to cover more of their yard.
More than a bug zapper, it's mosquito season handled.
GroundGuard catches thousands of bugs without sprays, chemicals, or electricity. Just stake it, forget it, and enjoy your outdoor space again.
One Sentinel covers up to 195m² — plenty for most patios, decks, or pool areas.
1 Sentinel — up to 195m²
2 Sentinels — up to 390m²
3 Sentinels — up to 585m²
Most customers grab two — one for the patio, one further out in the yard — to cover the whole space with no gaps (and save $149.95). Bigger property? Three wraps it in a perimeter so nothing gets through.
What bugs does it kill?+
GroundGuard Sentinel eliminates all the bugs that ruin your outdoor time
Mosquitoes
Gnats & no-see-ums
Flies
Wasps & hornets
Moths
Other flying insects
No sprays. No candles. No swatting.
Does it work during the day too?+
The UV light is most effective after dark when it's visible to insects. During daylight, bugs are less attracted to UV light. GroundGuard is designed for evening and nighttime protection, which is when mosquitoes are most active.
Is it even strong enough if it’s solar-powered?+
Yes. The panel recharges the built-in battery by day, and at night the zapper runs off that stored power through a 4,500V grid — enough to drop mosquitoes, flies, moths and the rest on contact. If your yard's shaded or you hit a cloudy stretch, every unit includes a USB-C cable to top it off, so it never depends on perfect sun.
How long does it run on a charge?+
A full charge runs it about 8-10 hours — dusk straight through to early morning. The light sensor flips it on at dusk and off at dawn, so it only draws power when it's actually dark. No switches, no timers, no babysitting.
Is it loud? Will it buzz all night?+
No constant hum. You'll hear a faint click each time it catches a bug, but there's no buzzing bulb or motor. Staked a few feet out in the yard, most owners stop noticing it after the first night.
Can I leave it outside in the rain?+
Yes — it's built to live outside through rain and storms; the housing is weather-sealed. Most owners bring it in over the winter off-season to preserve the battery, but it handles the elements all season while it's out.
Does it need cleaning?+
Barely. There's no tray to empty — caught bugs fall away on their own. When the grid starts looking gunked up, just hose it off and you're done.
I'll probably come back and order later.+
Most customers say that too. Then mosquito season peaks and they wish they'd started sooner. Every night without GroundGuard is another evening spent inside or covered in bites. Our 60-day guarantee means there's zero risk in starting now — but there's a real cost in waiting.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 552 reviews.
This thing has worked perfect so far. I love the fact that it's solar therefore we don't have to plug it in. We don't have to use no batteries or anything. It has a couple switches on it. The first one is so you can leave it on at all times and then the second one is so that it will only come on at night time that's the setting that we use. Our bug light definitely kills bugs. I do see like small wasp in here flies mosquitoes everything. It was actually very easy to set up. All we had to do was...
Delivered today. Used tonight. Fantastic for game night in the ranch after a rainy day with pesky bugs lingering around. Worth the investment, works very well!
We lost power in our back patio so we needed a different solution ended up buying the solar panel bug zapper and it's been great. You can tell from the photos that it has caught a lot of outside pests lol
But, customer service contacted me to make it right and replaced my original zapper with a working one. I haven't had issues with my second zapper. It works great!
I just received the bug zapper today. I didn't have enough time to charge it with the solar so I charged it with the c cable. I would have to say it works. I had it on about an hour and this is what I walked outside to. A lot of them were stuck to the screen. I knocked them off so I can clean it. It is very satisfying to hear the pops and the moths actually sizzle. I'm camping so there are tons of annoying bugs
Absolutely! Here's a 4-star review for the Newly Upgraded Large Solar Bug Zapper: We recently upgraded to this large solar bug zapper for our camping trip at the fairgrounds, and overall, we're very pleased with it. The bigger lamp effectively attracts mosquitoes, flies, moths, and fruit flies in a full 360° range, which definitely helps keep the area bug-free. The 4500V high-powered electrical grid does a great job of zapping pests immediately, and the expanded range really makes a difference...
This product here. I have no words. Video speaks for itself. I was sparking with joy hearing the bugs short circuiting sparking with gusto. I felt like I was waiting for my popcorn to be ready to eat. Would recommend to friends and family too.
This solar-powered bug zapper is easy to set up, runs entirely on sunlight, and makes a big difference in keeping bugs away from the immediate area. It charges well during the day and lasts through the night, attracting and zapping mosquitoes, moths, and other pests without the need for cords or batteries. Cleanup is quick and simple, and while it won't clear your whole yard, it's perfect for patios, porches, or any small outdoor space where you want fewer bugs.
Got this to get rid of bugs and i feel it works well. I've used the solar panels 100% of the time to recharge it and battery life easily last all night. Very easy to assemble and size is perfect to sit about anywhere. I have the feet stuck between boards in my deck. When it's on at night it's zapping away plenty of bugs so little noise is to be expected. I bought 2 of them very happy how they work.
This thing works!! So nice to not have to run an electrical cord to kill bugs. Just bought a second one for another part of the yard. Check out the photo. I have it on a deck box at the moment and poor froggy went for an easy meal. R.I.P. froggy
Work like a champ - you cant have enough for outdoors though. I use 3 for a normal size back yard. I just set them to come on at night time - all three fire up automatically within a minute of one another. I got up at 3 AM and they were still crackling
This was a great buy for my patio. I love when you get a good product that is operated by solar, as some time they tend to be week in lighting or over all power. Not this thing! I have now recommended this product to ALL my family and friends, and I have now purchased two more!
I only had this hooked up one day and so far I like it you can actually see the spark at night of the bugs being zapped. It's pretty neat. I like the fact that it's solar power and you don't have to have a cord ran into it so you can have it different places around the yard.
I wanted a bug zapper for the backyard because every time the sliding door is opened into the backyard, mosquittos & large flies come in the house, not to mention, the kids get bit when playing outside. It is very easy to use. Just had to assemble the stands. Not complicated. And pushed easily into the dirt. It was smaller than I thought it would be, but still works. We did plug it in the first day to be sure it would charge fully, as we wanted to use it that night.
This bug zapper really works and made hanging outside so much better! We were watching fireworks and relaxing in the garage, and we could hear the little pop pop as it zapped away bugs — it definitely kept a lot of them away from us. I love that it's solar powered and rechargeable, so I don't have to worry about plugging it in all the time. It's also super versatile — you can place it on a table, hang it from a tree, or stake it into the ground.
I live near water, so mosquitos are always a problem every year. I have tried many things and was skeptical on how well this would work, but it came in yesterday and already put a dent in the local mosquito swarm on the first night. If I had the money, I would buy 10 more and have a mosquito barrier. 100/10 rating
Fantastic idea - wonder why someone had not thought of this earlier to use a detachable solar power panel for a bug zapper; an optional, long extension cord is included, as well as a chain which can be used to suspend the solar panel. This zapper can also be charged up via a USB cable if sunshine is not available. It can also be mounted on two stakes. All these permutations make it very versatile.
It's smaller than I thought it would be, but it's very effective. it's about the size of a quarter cookie sheet. I put a beer can in the first pic for a size reference. Every time I hear it pop, it makes me a little happy.
Easy to use and install has everything you need to either hang it or put it in the ground. Seems to last all night and keep hearing it zapping bugs so it's working
These have gone above and beyond and met our expectations! We have a pool and a creek in our backyard and the mosquitoes are horrendous. We bought two of these and they have cut down on the mosquitoes! We are actually able to sit out on our deck and enjoy it! Highly recommend!
When I say this solar bug zapper made our outdoor evenings better—I mean it! I keep it charging in the sunny front yard during the day, and when it's time to fire up the grill, I carry it over to the back patio where my rose and lily beds are in full bloom. The soft blue glow does more than just look good—it pulls in mosquitos like a magnet, so we can actually sit and eat without the constant swatting.
I ordered this with the thought of controlling flying insects in the garden especially at night. I was impressed enough with it after a few days I ordered a second one. I clean the zapper wire screen every second day. I keep them both on auto which turns them on at dark and off at dawn and allows them to solar charge all day. Zero problems with either one. Cost is very low for what you get in bug killing returns. Our garden area is approx. 65' X 110'. Highly recommend.
This thing works great! Charges all day, comes on at dusk and stays on all night. I live in an rv park. And then has been a game changer for my rv lot. Fully waterproof, I leave it out all the time. Helps reduce insects and bugs while sitting out at night.
This zapper has greatly reduced the insects in our backyard this year. No biting flies, or other annoying summer pests. Some nights it is a fun fireworks show!
Set this bug zapper up and you won't need to lift a finger except to clean it occasionally. The light is very effective at attracting regular old houseflies, and then they get zapped. This bug zapper is silent otherwise, and with the solar panel you can put it anywhere the sun shines.
This big zapper is AMAZING. It catches so many unwanted pests around our bonfire pit. We love it. I will be buying another one for our front porch area also.
Works very well. I bought two: one I have hanging from a coach light and plugged into the wall outlet using the USB-C connector, the other powered by the solar panel and in the yard set to turn on after dark. It comes with a brush to clean the grill. I am very pleased with this purchase, the items work as advertised.
I found a way to control mosquitos on my deck. I love it so much that I ordered another one for my son who lives in Florida. In fact, I am thinking of getting another one for my daughter in Philly. If you are in need of mosquito control, this item is a must.
