Use the Robot After Insects Settle
A conventional pool robot is useful for dead insects and fragments on the floor, not as a general surface-skimming or pest-control device. Fine media may retain small debris that passes through a coarse leaf basket, while a net or skimmer handles floating insects more directly.
Coverage matters only where the debris is located. A wall- or waterline-cleaning model may collect material on those surfaces, but it cannot keep new insects from entering the pool.
Keep Cleanup Separate from Water Care
Remove visible debris, maintain circulation, and continue routine testing. A robot does not sanitize the water, treat bites or disease risk, or diagnose why live insects are present. For persistent live insects, follow local pool-maintenance and pest guidance rather than relying on the cleaner.
Filter and Basket Maintenance
- Skim the surface first so the robot's filter is available for settled debris.
- Rinse the basket after a loaded cycle and avoid handling debris with bare hands when that is a concern.
- Check filter seams for bypass and inspect brushes with power disconnected.
- Follow the maintenance guide before the next cycle.
If a slick or growing film accompanies the insects, use the algae guide; a robot alone cannot resolve live algae or chemistry.
