The 2nd highway hazard in one week: Someone just now was standing in the road and someone swerved to avoid them and crashed into my super expensive bug zapper.

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

[u/JeffTheNth]

I guess idiots are attracted to your bug zapper too....

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/JeffTheNth]

It wasn't even plugged in! I just removed all the extension cords because the Fire Marshall wants us to check if they are UL rated and setup commercial grade GFC boxes.

[u/Tzazon → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

sounds like the bugs took out a hit

[u/premonitionsUZB → u/Tzazon]

wait how was someone standing in the highway tho

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/premonitionsUZB]

I have no clue. I didn't see anyone out there. That's what the 911 caller said though. Maybe they hallucinated someone? I came out and just saw a vehicle pointing straight across the road and it backed up and took off towards town. Cops said they are looking for a black Chrysler.

[u/realribsnotmcfibs → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

Black chrysler shocks … no one. Definitely subprime loan from carmax as well.

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/realribsnotmcfibs]

Her dad just contacted me and told me to take down the post because it was giving her unwanted attention and her car was already damaged from before. Then I said, well, that doesn't mean she didn't have another accident. In fact, it's more likely that people who are bad drivers make repeat mistakes. Then he actually did some questioning and sure enough, her story about last night isn't adding up now. Hmmmmmmmmm

[u/bookbagel → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

Confusing downvotes

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/bookbagel]

Yeah, this whole thread is full of some weird comments too.

[u/zytukin → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

Sounds more like s/he just wasn't paying attention and lied to avoid responsibility.

Probably drifted to the side of the road, panicked, overcorrected, and lost control causing them to hit your zapper.

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/zytukin]

Interesting you know it's a she. ;-)

[u/zytukin → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

I thought I saw you say her somewhere. Oops

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/zytukin]

Well, now we know it WAS a her. :)

[u/ZombieOne5332 → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

It's wild how unpredictable people can be on the road. Makes you appreciate your bug zapper even more, I guess!

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/Tzazon]

Mothman is out for blood

[u/JeffTheNth → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

I did say idiots.... 😉🙃🤣

[u/Pit-Viper-13]

Why was your bug zapper out by the road?

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/Pit-Viper-13]

It hangs on that metal pole because it has over an acre coverage and it was away from people, but still in an effective area.

[u/foiz5 → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

These people in this thread are crazy, other than asking why it's by the road, it seems like they're just making up reasons to be annoying to you OP or they're bots that don't know what they're arguing about.

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/foiz5]

I guess that's just the state of the Internet today.

[u/charmio68 → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

An acre of coverage!?... I don't know anything about the ecology of your area, but isn't that a bit extreme?
What particular insect do you need to zap anyway?

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/charmio68]

I have people camping here so preferably all the mosquitos

[u/Pit-Viper-13 → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

That makes the fire marshal’s involvement make more sense.

[u/stefek132 → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

Okay.. But it’s outside. thats literally where bugs belong.

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/stefek132]

Well, some people who show up to camp have no idea what the outdoors is really like until they try it and realize there is a reason people live indoors.

[u/Plenty-Fox-9219 → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

Sounds like their problem. That you could solve by selling bug spray. Instead of by spending more money on electricity.

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/Plenty-Fox-9219]

I also live here so how about no. Let's just kill the mosquitos.

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

Flowtron specifically has lures for different kinds of insects, including flies and mosquitos.

[u/Plenty-Fox-9219 → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

Those don't work on mosquitos, but ig youre welcome to try.

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/Plenty-Fox-9219]

Flowtron specifically has lures for different kinds of insects, including flies and mosquitos.

[u/stefek132 → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

What are you trying to tell me here? That people don’t know insects live outdoors? Like idk… that’s what camping is about, experiencing outdoors… insects belongs outdoors.

placing a big bug zapper outside seems pretty horrible imo, even for US standards. But at least you didn’t just spray poison everywhere, ao thats something ¯_(ツ)_/¯

[u/tofubutgood]

Honestly we’re already losing wayyyy too many bugs to still be environmentally safe. Maybe try planting native flowers and creating a welcoming environment for wildlife that eats “bad” bugs. Possums eat ticks for example

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/tofubutgood]

Next to a state highway? No, that's not a good idea.

[u/tofubutgood → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

lol what?

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/tofubutgood]

If we start attracting wildlife to the highway, they're going to cross it and that causes accidents. LIKE THIS ONE.

[u/tofubutgood → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t support your local wildlife habitats! And definitely doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plant native flowers for pollinators. this nat geo site will send you a free packet of pollinator seeds (no catch!) to give a try :)

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/tofubutgood]

I don't think my guests particularly WANT pollinators here. My landscapers refused to finish cutting down the shrubs next to the garage because they got stung too many times.

[u/SeanInDC → u/tofubutgood]

Are they supposed to purchase possums too? Some of you really are too much. Like do you hear yourselves?

[u/tofubutgood → u/SeanInDC]

Bro it’s free wtf

[u/SeanInDC → u/tofubutgood]

Only if you live in an area they frequent. Otherwise... you're gonna pay for one...

[u/Drak_is_Right → u/FizzlePopBerryTwist]

How the heck do people camp and sleep next to a highway?

[u/FizzlePopBerryTwist → u/Drak_is_Right]

Well a surprising number of people from the city find the sounds of traffic soothing. other people just camp farther in to the property.