Salted Showdown: Bug-A-Salt 2.5, 3.0 & Shred-er vs Invasive Lanternfly! Review and Rigorous Testing.

[@markconley9279]

You can cock the shredder like a regular revolver, single action. It makes the trigger pull shorter so you won’t pull your shot.

[@JohnPauls]

Yes, you definitely can, thank you for sharing that!

[@artvandelay9374]

Those things are the best thing since sliced bread. Just got the combat version like you show here. My brother in law wouldn’t let me leave til I ordered one !!! One of the funnest items I’ve had in some time. Thanks ! They can feel free to send a hat my way 🤘🏼🇺🇸🤘🏼

[@stephenparchewski1998]

I have a 3.0. So far I’ve gone through about 1 lb of table salt. No problems yet…still works like new. For something that is mostly plastic, they are built pretty solid.

[@JohnPauls]

Great feedback thank you, I’ve never had an issue with my 2.5. Even left it outside accidentally once in a moist environment, let her dry and she was firing off again. Pretty stout pieces of plastic 👍🏼. Glad to hear you’re enjoying your 3.0, I’m certainly impressed with its power! Hah, the salt goes fast, don’t it?! 😂 Appreciate the insight Stephen, thank you for watching!

[@magnumxlpi]

Youve added a pound of salt to your yard? LOL

[@stephenparchewski1998]

I live out on the farm, so it’s mostly in our shops and garage.

[@magnumxlpi]

@@stephenparchewski1998 ah ok. That makes more sense

[@schtinerbock4570]

Have tried other brands but there is no substitute for the Bug-A-Salt brand. They really seem to put love into their products.

[@JohnPauls]

That’s the truth!!!! Thank you for the feedback. Please make sure to enter for a free 3.0 Gold Digger on the latest video. Only requires a comment on the video and subscription to Bug-A-Salt’s KZbin channel. 💪

[@exactam0]

“I pity the fly…” 😂 5:03

[@JohnPauls]

I pity the fool who doesn’t recognize greatness when they see it! Great catch Man!!! “Eat your vegetables, or you'll never be as tough as Mr. T!" 💪 thank you for watching.

[@brodies2494]

My 2.5 is coming tomorrow its all they had on Amazon & I had a voucher to spend. Glad to hear it's adequate.

[@JohnPauls]

You’re going to love it! Definitely easier to pump with great output. I’ve been using mine for years and still do. Just remember to give her an old tap near the salt chamber when you don’t use it for a while, the salt will stick and nothing will spray out. Easy to knock it loose again. Happens to all of them.

[@brodies2494]

@@JohnPauls just got here. It's brilliant. Cheers.

[@JohnPauls]

That’s awesome. This is why I love KZbin, the comments are so wholesome and full of energy. I can feel your happiness, enjoy blasting away those pesky pests! Keep us updated.

[@verbalswagrawkey1932]

Got me a Shredder. My 97-year-old dad whom I take care of is a clean-freak. Not that he cleans anything. A fly in the house is tantamount to him falling off the toilet, we have both, old man tipping over, flies. Each time I leave the house I place the Shredder next to him. He grins, as his shakey hand holds the Fly-Killer. Something strange and beautiful happens when he grips the Shredder. He lowers the volume of Fox News, that alone is worth the purchase! When I return he looks at me and says. “I wish we had more flies.”

[@JohnPauls]

This is great! 🤣🤣🤣 thank you for sharing your experience with your dad. Enjoy these moments. Sounds like your dad's newfound love for the Shredder might turn him into a fly-hunting superhero! Just imagine: cape on, Fox News down, and flies running scared from the "Swatter of the Century!" Maybe you should market this to Fox News-finally, a product that keeps their viewers calm and engaged! 🤓🤣

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

LOL, that's awesome. The kid in us never leaves!

[@verbalswagrawkey1932]

@@JohnPauls I’m trying to be a marketer. I write great ads, commercials when an idea of mine is better than what's already airing. I’ll share my shortest. This was written before COVID-19. Indeed and Zip Recruiter were going gangbusters. I sensed they'd be ready to do TV ads. So I sent this email. In the body of the email I wrote. ‘To whom opened this’ I’ll give you a dollar if you read it. Another dollar if you don't like it. One more dollar for you if you forward this to marketing. -A mid-30s man or lady in casual attire points to the camera/audience. In a stern yet approachable voice and says. “There’s only one thing I don't about work. And That's Looking For It!” James Earl Jones narrator “We hear you Indeed we do.” Tahh dahhh The next day I got an email that said. “According to my calculation, you owe me $2. Thanks for thinking of Indeed. 2 months later I got a cease and desist letter from Indeeds attorney. What’s even worse is 4 months later both Indeed and Zip Recruiter ran their first unforgettable ads during NFC/AFC Championship weekend. $$$$ Thanks for allowing to vent Yours truly The fly killer

[@richosthoff7212]

Lowers the volume on fox news!😂

[@PBRRoughStockRanch]

Great review. Thanks for sharing. I got one on order. 🍻

[@JohnPauls]

Thank you 🍻 You are most welcome!!! Enjoy, let me know your thoughts when it arrives!

[@Sladeonslade]

Dude, this was a great video. You entertained, and educated in, "One Shot" Dad joke is free.

[@JohnPauls]

Thank you Sir 😆😂.

[@TommyJones49]

Problem is you shoot few flys you have to waste co2 as you tale it out of gun leaving it in may, probably hurt the seal.

[@JohnPauls]

That is a valid point to be made although the Shred-er excels at larger prey, flys just disintegrate. However, I did not experience that as these lantern flies were available to shoot in abundance, so every cartridge got used to depletion. You are correct though, leaving the cartridge in will potentially damage the seal. Highly advised to not leave it in the gun while not using, also for safety reasons. Thank you Tommy!!!!

[@rossitherhodie5659]

Kust ordered mine......wish it had longer distance. Need to modify barrel extention to get this. 2 ft is a bit close for my flies, want 6 ft range.

[@robaxl3088]

Will it kill bees?

[@cliffmontagnoli1886]

Do you ever use it inside? Iso how much of a mess does it make. I’d love one of these for inside but my wife thinks it’s going to be too much to clean up all the time. We’ve got a mosquito problem.

[@JohnPauls]

The Shred-er no, the others yes. Usually only takes a shot or two, minimal cleanup, although you are looking at a pinch of salt each shot. If you have a mosquito problem, you might want to use this in addition to some sticky traps. This is definitely the fun way to take them out. Also try Mosquito Dunks. Google it, they work.

[@LLB984]

Pretty cool video

[@JohnPauls]

Thank you kindly 🫶🏼 I sincerely appreciate the feedback!

[@JoeHusosky]

How lethal are they to screening?

[@JohnPauls]

2.5 and 3.0 are safe. I have a clip of that in the video demonstrating. Shred-er, Hell No! It’ll blast a hole right through it. Thanks for watching!!!

[@JoeHusosky]

your content is right up my ally, I have a garagecade (with vpin) and have been a honda fanatic for the last 45 years. I pimped out my sons power wheels jeep 15 years ago with LED head lights and break and running lights, along with a power cut-off switch so he could not go off on his own.@@JohnPauls

[@JohnPauls]

Brother, where have you been? 🫶🏼

[@JohnPauls]

That’s awesome. I appreciate the feedback Joe!

[@JerseyStyle7]

Very cool👍🏽

[@JohnPauls]

Thank you friend 🙏

[@ANT1714]

Will the shreder blow through a screen? I bought it but I did not use it yet,but there are bees all on my screen and getting in my front door.

[@JohnPauls]

Metal : probably not. Plastic screens: probably. The shreder will definitely leave a dent in the screen at close range. Try spraying some white vinegar on the screen. It’ll deter them. Enjoy your Shreder!!!

[@ANT1714]

@@JohnPauls thank you I will do that

[@JohnPauls]

@ANT1714 you’re most welcome

[@fabianluethi03]

14:39 what is this transition called?

[@JohnPauls]

I believe it was a morph transition

[@Jeff-cu7tn]

In the early 90's as a teen i had a 10 pump pneumatic BB gun, i use to put a pinch of salt down the barrel and plug the tip with a small peice of toilet paper and shot bugs of all sizes, everyone i showed thought it was the coolest idea, fast forward 20 + years and i see this thing 😳 of course i had to have it 👍 but using it over the years even tho I LOVE IT, i miss my old BB gun idea cuz it was WAY more powerful than the bug assault, AND unlike their new revolver, it didnt require BUYING CO2 CARTRIDGES... CUMON BUG-A-SALT.... how about take some of the MILLIONS youve made off all of us and give us the BEST version yet... a PUMP UP PNEUMATIC salt gun WITH REFILLABLE TANK ..... NO CO2... NO PREFILLED CARTRIDGES 👎 ONE TIME PURCHASE FOR AN AWESOME SALTGUN THATS IT 🙏🏻 i think you guys can handle that YOU OWE US .... if you dont do it someone else eventually will

[@JohnPauls]

Hey there Jeff! First off, thanks for sharing your vintage bug-blasting creativity! Your old BB gun salt trick sounds epic. Just a quick heads-up: the Bug-A-Salt 2.5 and 3.0 are indeed pump action, so no CO2 needed for those models. Just some elbow grease and salt. Only the Shred-er requires CO2 cartridges and ammo. But hey, who knows? Maybe your idea for a supercharged, pump-up pneumatic salt gun will inspire them to create an even more powerful version. Until then, happy salt-blasting!

[@Jeff-cu7tn]

@@JohnPauls yea i got the 3.0 and yes of course the pump action is super cool which is part of the fun 👍 and i also plan on getting the widow maker hahaha 👍👍👍 but theres nothin like a metal n wood pneumatic bb gun thats built to last, has variable power levels, n shoots salt 👍 THATS what the world needs not these plastic toy guns with parts that wear out... it may take MANY years but parts do eventually wear out and fail... and now that the WORLD has seen HOW POPULAR Bug a salt has been, its time for someone to create something alittle less like a plastic toy for ALL of us bug snipers out here ... hey Bug a salt ... you've created a monster ... NOW FEED IT

[@bringer-of-change]

This is a cool little thing. A gun for killing very tiny things. I have an idea for a robot that uses machine learning and programming to profile and target specific species of insects of the users choosing and it automatically flies around and takes them out, eats them, and actually eats the bodies as fuel.

[@cjangula77]

I have the 3.0 and shredder. The shredder is devastating! I will not.use it indoors as it splatters bug guts everywhere but it works great on yellowjackets outside and literally cuts them in half.

[@JohnPauls]

Couldn’t agree more! Thank you for your feedback! Please make sure to enter for a free 3.0 Gold on my most recent video. Shredder makes a mess of em 😅

[@iblankedurmommy]

They sent me the sheddr and 3.0 and I've made a lot of content with them and they still work like new !

[@rondaking382]

Hey, where did you get the red dot for your shredder? Mine did not come with one??

[@JohnPauls]

Hey, it’s an accessory they sell. Can be added to any of their salt guns.

[@john5243]

That humble brag about your pool was weird 🌝

[@JohnPauls]

What humble brag, bought the house with it, it’s a liability and an expense but we do enjoy it.

[@kaceyweaver8073]

My son and I love our Bug A Salt … we shoot those invasive Joro/Goro (whatever they’re called) spiders around our property in the spring and summer. Definitely need to upgrade to the Shred-er!

[@JohnPauls]

Supposedly coming our way, I’ll look out for those Joros and put the Shred-er to the test. Thank you for your feedback!

[@JoshThompson25]

My only concern would be with the shredder leaving it loaded. For example if you load up and shoot one fly then the shreeder sits for awhile does tne co2 leak? Damage the seal? Etc. My guess is the shredder is more for mass extermination where you plan to use the whole co2 cart up in one usage. The 3.0 probably better for those couple shots and ot being used again for a bit

[@JohnPauls]

Great point and agreed! The Shred-er is indeed designed for those heavy-duty, mass extermination sessions, where you're likely to use up the CO2 cartridge in one go. If you're only taking a few shots and then leaving it for a while, sticking with the 3.0 might be a better choice to avoid any potential CO2 leakage or wear on the seals. It's all about matching the tool to the task at hand. Thank you for your feedback!

[@WILD6B66ST]

I had a question of theyre good for daddy long legs, and brown recluses, my home is overrun with any kind of spiders, due to the city having poor landscaping in my neighborhood so more plants... more pests... Want to grab the Widowmaker

[@JohnPauls]

That’s a great question! Takes a couple shots with the pumps on the larger of those arachnids, Shred-er obviously wipes them out but not as cost effective. I have an upcoming video on the Widow Maker, stay tuned and thank you for watching! Widow Maker 3.5 is 👌🏼

[@KevinMah-ol5on]

I've had my 3.0 for a couple years now. WRT spiders, my preference is to catch and relocate outside since they kill other bugs, but sometimes they are in a spot not easy to catch so then I'll shoot them. I have found that about 8/10 times, 1 shot is enough (if shot from within 1 ft) but 2/10 times I'll need a follow-up.

[@JohnPauls]

Great feedback, thank you!

[@WILD6B66ST]

@@KevinMah-ol5on exactly, I keep daddy long legs, I annihilate black widows and brown recluses though. I tend to try and keep some daddy long legs in the house, but my wife is extremely terrified of spiders and since my home is so close to a Smurf village... since my property managers landscaping is God awful I gotta find a better way to get rid of em without squishing them with shoes

[@ronaldjenkins9805]

Spiders, even large ones, are usually done with one shot. I think it's because their abdomens are quite fragile.

[@JohnPauls]

Bug-A-Salt owners, chime off in the comments if you savor the salty taste of victory blasting these bugs into the shadow realm! Have a wonderful day!!! 🫶🏼

[@DuraheLL]

can you refill the speedloaders for the shredder?

[@JohnPauls]

You can, there’s tutorials available to do so. The reload packs I ordered through Bugasalt are convenient and easy to order so haven’t had the need to try it yet, although others have been successful.

[@777plastic777]

Product warning, possible high MSG High blood pressure High Anxiety Slight tendency towards violence against insects Slight high tendency for improper use against your close friends or family High possible chance of use at the next BBQ....on BBQ The uncontrollable urge to shout " kill them, kill them all" line credit Rico = starship troopers. 2nd greatest alien bug movie of all time.

[@JohnPauls]

😂🤣😂 You nailed it! Warning label approved! 😆 Just remember: if the neighbors start hearing Starship Troopers quotes from the yard, they’re either in for a show…or they should run for cover! BBQ bug battles are the new summer sport! 🧂🔥

[@AustinRodriguez-qs1hq]

Nice to see you’re using your neighbors house as a safe back stop to stop the salt once it passes through your aluminum foil …..

[@JohnPauls]

It’s my house in the background and the salt barely made it to the pool, beyond the aluminum foil. Thank you for your concern.

[@AustinRodriguez-qs1hq]

@@JohnPaulsyeah tell that to your neighbors when they find salt stuck in their siding pal , sheesh inconsiderate

[@JohnPauls]

LOL

[@bradycat8044]

lol I saw this and didnt want to buy anything new so I just spent the past hour muzzle loading my childhood Daisy pump action pellet gun with salt and shooting bugs and its way more powerful!

[@JohnPauls]

@@bradycat8044 lmao that’s creative and as old school, as it gets, muzzle loading hahah! 👏

[@jpnphom5470]

Man….man…i hope bug a salt use co2 gas cartridge on their next riffle design

[@JohnPauls]

@@jpnphom5470 That would be absolutely epic!

[@MudSluggerBP]

Think you got your inches and cm mixed up there 😂😂

[@JohnPauls]

You sure? The fisheye lens does distort distances. 🥴

[@brianschooley3833]

Cool concept...but not that good actually. Have to get close to the target

[@JohnPauls]

You can manage from a foot away for smaller pests, these lanternflys get their wings destroyed at that distance but it doesn’t kill them immediately. Closer causes more carnage.

[@ronbrandich4196]

Great Video, BUT shooting the bugs in your Pool put's DEAD Bug Crap all over! In Florida we have a Screen caged pool and are NOT Plagued with bugs and I'm NOT going outside to find bugs to shoot~~~LOL! Looks like a great product, BUT you'd have to be careful with small children for sure as kids LIKE GUNS of any kind!

[@JohnPauls]

@@ronbrandich4196 Thank you for the feedback and for watching. I clean the pool daily, adds minimal time skimming their bits out, I obviously don’t go shooting them into the pool every single day. I’ve seen the caged in pools, bugs are a significant problem to necessitate that in the first place otherwise why would you make your pool area look like a WWE arena?! Up until these guys came around, we didn’t have bugs other than your normal butterflies, occasional beetles and mosquitoes that can easily be avoided with mosquito dunks and property maintenance, so cages aren’t a requirement. Absolutely valid point. All of my kids know the dangers, and every single salt gun is put out of their reach, locked away when not in use. They also have safety’s on them. Not that they are foolproof and completely fail safe, but BUGASALT always considers safety in their design. Thanks again!

[@ronbrandich4196]

@@JohnPauls Well when you live in Florida you will almost NEVER see a Pool WITHOUT a "WWE arena" cage as we DO have Bugs in Florida for sure, BUT with a cage, and we've lived in Florida for 12 years, we really don't have bugs in our pool area. NOW, IF I wasn't 77+ I MIGHT buy one just to have FUN, BUT can you IMAGINE me going OUTSIDE with one of those Looking for bugs to shoot? The neighbors MIGHT call the authorities to "Take me Away"~~~LOL Also glad to say we have various people to take care of our property and our pool. We also live on a canal here in Florida and again we are NOT plagued with bugs~~thank the Lord! GREAT VIDEO too!

[@JohnPauls]

God bless you at that young age. Thanks for the kind words! Sounds like you've got your own little bug-free paradise down in Florida. Maybe you don’t need a Bugasalt, but imagine the fun you’d have if you did-target practice by the canal! Your neighbors might be a little confused at first, but once they see your sharpshooting skills, they’ll probably want to join in. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! I hope you are enjoying your golden years. 🙏

[@ronbrandich4196]

@@JohnPauls I DO have a BB/Pellet Rifle, among other "Firearms" in my possesion, that I could go down to our Fresh Water canal, BUT again I do believe as our home is on a corner VERY BUSY road that someone MIGHT call me out!!LOL Have a Great Day!

[@JohnPauls]

@@ronbrandich4196 haha this is true. We’re fortunate to live on a very quiet street with only a few neighbors. Fortunately for us, these Lanternflys are diminishing year after year as the local fauna now know they are edible. Take care 🙏

[@jesseortiz6261]

what is that irritating sound your editing with ,video great but lose the

[@JohnPauls]

Sorry only on this video. Tv static

[@theredsaint11]

No need for using our Lord's name.

[@JohnPauls]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. I genuinely appreciate your feedback and understand your concern regarding the mention of our Lord’s name. I strive to respect diverse perspectives and apologize if the content inadvertently caused any discomfort. Your comment will certainly be taken into consideration for our future videos. Thank you

[@kamustang769]

@@JohnPaulsthanks for being respectful about that! Rare to see

[@alphamonkey56]

I commend your professionalism here but Hey wasn't this person (he or she) being just as offensive by choosing to use the word "Our" implying ​others share or also have the same "lord" concept as her's and then taking on assumption this magic ruler king would be the same being as other folks philosophical views.. Had he said "my" lords I wouldn't feel so aggressed right now. But she/he assumes "we" or "others" have also carried along the same spiritual road and excepted this notion as some sorry of excepted cultural truthhood? I just feel like it's a giant and pushy way of personal communication she chose towards others. When she could have just referred to "my" lord instead. She didn't even tell us which "lord" was being discussed.. I'm still wondering honestly.. I mean maybe she's right about your personal ruler dirty but probably not your and mine both? If that's assuming we also have "lords" as a ruling deity god to begin with. His assumptions seem pushy assuming and end the end just rude@@JohnPauls

[@skypallman6169]

Well you're welcome to move your ass right along to the next video.... Sorry but this world does not revolve around you, Mark Matthew Luke and John ur @$$ to bible study. Make sure you bring a nice percentage of your earnings to give to God. Since... ya know .... God needs money 🙏

[@Del_Monico]

Are these non toxic?

[@JohnPauls]

It is non-toxic, and no batteries are required. Uses ordinary table salt for ammo.

[@Del_Monico]

@@JohnPauls you should have mentioned that in the video.

[@JohnPauls]

You sure I did not? You should re-listen, at 44 seconds into the video. I have kids, the main reason I prefer this method.