Maggiore is the artistic madman behind Bug-A-Salt, a $40 “gun” which uses table salt as buckshot to stun or kill bugs, especially flies. Salt makes the product safe to use around food, and it also doesn’t blow the bug to bits. “That’s another thing that’s beautiful about it, it leaves them whole,” he says.

Does a salt gun actually work?

In conclusion, yes this product works, yes it kills bugs, and yes you can even use it while cooking if you’re tired of using the boring old salt shakers we have all grown accustomed too.

Does the Bug-A-Salt hurt?

While it won’t hurt anyone to get shot with it, the salt is problematic if it gets into anyone’s eyes. … While there are other products that have a similar function, the Bug-A-Salt is unique in its action and use of table salt ammo.