Bug-A-Buster 2.0 Salt Gun – Yellow

The Bug-A-Buster 2.0 in yellow is the classic version of our pump-action salt gun: a simple, hand-powered tool for knocking house flies off the patio table, the porch rail or the kitchen window without spraying anything near your food. If you want a bright yellow salt gun for flies that is easy to find on a busy porch, this is it.

Bright yellow is easy to spot on a cluttered workbench or in the grass, so it rarely goes missing between fly seasons. If you want one dependable salt gun to keep by the back door, this is the straightforward pick. Every yellow salt gun for flies in this range runs on plain table salt.

Key features of the 2.0 Yellow

• Pump action: one pump sets the spring and loads a shot. No CO2 cartridges, and the salt mechanism needs no batteries.
• Proven 2.0 design: the simple, hand-powered model for everyday fly control.
• Runs on table salt: the top-loading hopper takes ordinary dry, fine salt, so there are no special refills to buy.
• Pop-up sight for quick aiming at a fly on a wall, rail or window frame.
• Textured grip for a steady hold while you pump and aim.
• Chemical-free: nothing sprayed near food, children’s toys or pets.

Where it works best

Back porches, decks, picnic tables and garages where flies settle on flat surfaces in daylight. The high-visibility colour makes it a practical choice for shared spaces where several people grab the same tool. As a yellow salt gun for flies, it works best on flies resting on rails, tables and window frames.

A salt gun works on flies that are resting, not flying. It is best for house flies, horse flies and deer flies. It is not intended for wasps, hornets or yellow jackets, which are more likely to be provoked than stopped. For a heavy infestation, remove the breeding source (bins, compost, pet waste) first and use the salt gun for the stragglers.

How to use it

1. Fill the hopper with dry, fine table salt.
2. Pump once to set the spring and load a shot.
3. Wait for the fly to land, then move in slowly to about 2–3 feet.
4. Line up the pop-up sight, then squeeze the trigger.
5. Pump again to be ready for a follow-up shot.

Specifications

Care and clog prevention

Damp salt is the most common cause of clogs. Keep your salt in a sealed container, empty the hopper if the gun will sit unused, and store it indoors. See our guide to the best salt for a salt gun for tips on which salt to use. Store your yellow salt gun for flies indoors with the hopper empty.

Safety

Wear eye protection, never aim at people or animals, and keep the gun away from children. It may look like a toy gun to others, so use it at home or on your own property. Read our salt gun safety guide before first use.

Is this the right salt gun for you?

Choose the yellow 2.0 if you shoot mostly in daylight and want the simplest model. If you often chase flies at dusk or indoors in dim rooms, look at the 2.0 Laser instead. Compare every model in our salt gun buying guide or browse all salt guns. In short, the 2.0 is the simplest yellow salt gun for flies in our range.