Amazon’s genius fruit fly solutions sold 200K units this month
What’s that annoying, tiny bug buzzing around? You might think it’s a gnat—which is a type of fly—but chances are good that it’s a fruit fly. Fruit flies are one of the smallest species of fly—according to WebMD, the average adult is 0.12 inches long and 0.08 inches wide. They eat fruits and rotting plants and need a lot of moisture to survive. They’re also a common household pest.
In addition to being a nuisance, fruit flies can actually be harmful. Luckily, there are ways you can get rid of them—whether you see one buzzing around occasionally or you have a full-on infestation. Amazon is well-stocked with many different types of traps and gadgets that have tonnes of great reviews for their ability to rid your home of this common pest.
Landisun Fruit Fly Sticky Traps 48PCS
These sticky traps are low cost, but higher maintenance than some other solutions, since they need to be replaced frequently as their glue wears out and loses its adhesive properties. Still, with 20,000 units sold, you know they’re likely to work. “These traps are easy to set up and discreetly capture gnats without the need for chemicals. The bright yellow colour attracts the pests, and the sticky surface ensures they can’t escape once caught,” one reviewer wrote.
Zevo Flying Insect Trap
Amazon has sold 90,000 of these plug-in traps. They cost more but require no maintenance—just plug them in and let them work. Reviewers rave about them: “Flies, mosquitoes, and gnats constantly bothered me, but not anymore! I bought these, and they work really well. The blue light base lures the pests in, and the sticky pad captures them without me having to worry about randomly walking into or onto a sticky mess,” one happy customer wrote.
Terro Fruit Fly Trap 4 Traps + 90 Days Lure Supply
In the last month, 50,000 shoppers have bought this set of four traps. Their fruit shape attracts flies, and a built-in window allows you to see how many insects you’ve trapped inside.
Safer Home Indoor Plug-In Fly Trap for Flies, Fruit Flies, Moths, Gnats and Other Flying Insects
These plug-in traps are a hit, with 70,000 units being sold, and no wonder, since they work without any chemicals. “It’s so cool to find a product that is low-cost, long-lasting, and just plain works,” one happy reviewer wrote.
