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The earth comes back to life in warmer weather, and unfortunately, so do the pests. Whether you live in the Midwest and deal with midge season, have fruit flies coming out of your sink in the city, or, like me, you’re a tropical plant parent and have showdowns with fungus gnats—getting rid of the bugs is a common headache. I have a zero-tolerance policy for bugs in my home, so I found a stress-free solution for under $20.
I have Zevo Flying Insect Traps plugged in every room of my home. I skipped the traditional bug zapper because I didn’t want a buzzing, electric contraption that would keep me up at night. And I wanted a step beyond the sticky traps I put in my plant pots. One day I woke up to over a dozen gnats surrounding my monstera plant , and decided enough was enough. After I noticed the Zevo traps in my apartment building’s lobby, I gave them a try.
Here’s how they work: they plug in to an outlet and start emitting a UV blue light that attracts fruit flies and other annoying pests. The insects fly towards the light and get stuck on the hidden Zevo cartridge, like a glue trap. The device is curved, so it hides any bugs that get trapped from view. I first started using them last summer, and it took care of my gnat problem in just two days. I find that one cartridge will last me months, so I don’t have to keep spending money on refills. And when you are ready to change them out, there's an easy tab to pull, so you don’t have to touch anything gross or make a mess.
There’s so much to love about these traps. They’re silent while they work; there are no harsh or smelly chemicals emitted into the air, and it’s super easy to use. Sadly, there is no way to dim the blue light. It can be bright in my bedroom at night, but I sleep with a weighted eye mask, so it’s less of a concern. Besides, you don’t want to completely block the Zevo from view, or the insects won’t be able to find their way to it.
The Zevo traps are much cheaper than calling an exterminator. And they come in different sizes depending on your needs. There’s a compact version for a bug-attracting nook in your home, or a larger model for large rooms. It’s ideal to place these traps near where insects tend to congregate, such as a kitchen fruit bowl or a trash can. Placing it right behind my plant pots means a bug problem is gone before it has the chance to get worse.
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