KATCHY Indoor Insect and Flying Bugs Trap Fruit Fly Gnat Mosquito Killer with UV Light Fan Sticky Glue Boards No Zapper Black

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However, the trapping method limits its overall effectiveness and because it kills over time, the risk of escape is higher than it could be. These flies can already exist in your drains or other parts of the household that might have prime breeding ground so they don’t necessarily come from other collections! Katchy is careful to say that their machines help reduce bugs, but they are not a complete insect killer lamp.

Consider this option for on-the-go or single-room mosquito and gnat protection, but don’t expect the world! With the help of a suction fan and a sticky pad, the Katchy Indoor Insect Trap collects pesky critters. While it is able to hold smaller insects quite well, bigger ones like house flies can manage to escape from the glue pad, so despite 3 layers of trapping, it falls to a 7/10. Katchy says that the glue boards can last up to 4 weeks each, and I would say that is about accurate.

The USB power source mechanic also allows it to be brought in the car or on the campsite as long as you have a USB charging port available. I don't think it will catch sewer flies but those tend to respond to hot vinegar flushed through a running disposal with hot sink water, then follow with a cut up lemon and some ice cubes run through the disposer. KATCH RELIEF: with 3X TRAP POWER the UV light attracts the fruit fly, gnat, or mosquito, the fan sucks it in, and the sticky glue boards trap it. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. It's OK for tiny insects like gnats, fruit flies and mosquitoes, but the adhesive on the glue cards isn't strong enough for flies.

At an advertised 320 square feet of coverage, this trap receives a 6/10 for its effective attraction range. Once you’ve emptied the bottom of the trap, just put a new glue board into the device and you’re ready to go again. It is recommended that you clean your trap once a week, clearing out dead bugs from the glue traps once they begin to cover the surface to ensure it stays sticky.At night or when no one was in there, I’d turn off the light, close the blinds, and shut the door, leaving just the insect trap plugged in. It can be plugged directly into a USB port, or plugged into an A/C outlet using the included USB to A/C adapter plug. To cut to the chase, I’d say yes—if you’re just now getting a Katchy, spending a few extra bucks to invest in a Katchy Duo is probably worth it.

Brittany is a seasoned DIY home and garden expert, running a creative brand since 2014 that inspires others with approachable plant care guides, woodworking tutorials, and decor projects. This device hides the dead bugs inside it so you can be blissfully unaware just how gross your kitchen or bathroom really is. The Katchy is great for anyone trying to get rid of drain flies, mosquitoes, gnats, or fruit flies, in the home. Whether you set it manually or use the automated sensor for night time operation, this option has earned an 8/10 rating because it is very simple to use.Warranty: No formal warranty, but the manufacturer states that you can contact them "within a year" for a "prompt full refund" if you don't see results. The smaller effective range means it excels in tandem with another solution or for smaller rooms where it can reach most of the pests. Read more about the condition New other (see details): An item in excellent, new condition with no wear. There is no fan but the light is brighter and the adhesive on the StickyTech glue cards is stronger.

You might choose to chase an indoor bug around with a fly swatter in the hopes of landing a good hit, leaving a mess all over your walls and windows. I have one room where the booth and most of my houseplants live (plus my spring starts as I go into that season as I update this) and the first one is outside the grow booth on the floor where it clears that room pretty well. If you want something quick and easy to address your bug problem, consider adding the KATCHY Indoor Insect Trap to your home.

While devices like the Katchy indoor insect trap work great to get rid of pests like mosquitoes, removing bodies of standing, stagnant water helps prevent them in the first place. Insects fly in through fairly large openings in front of the light on the sides and are caught directly on the card. This indoor insect trap combines fan suction, attractive ultraviolet (UV) light, and a sticky pad, all in a fashionable design, to create a safe and sanitary solution. After asking around for other options that work better, I was pointed to the Katchy and man oh man do I wish I had grabbed some sooner! Within the first week I already had to change the sticky pad that was covered in more fruit flies than I was even seeing in my room.