--- title: "I Finally Found an Insect Trap That Actually Works—Just In Time for Spring" description: "We tested the Zevo Flying Insect Trap to see if it really works. Here's our honest take on performance, ease of use, and value." date: "2026-02-24" modified: "2026-02-24" authors: - name: "Glenda Taylor" job_title: "Staff Writer" link: "https://www.bobvila.com/authors/glenda-taylor/" url: "https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/zevo-flying-insect-trap-review/" categories: - "Everyday Essentials" - "Reviews" tags: - "SPR" --- # I Finally Found an Insect Trap That Actually Works—Just In Time for Spring ![Zevo Flying Insect Trap Review]() *Photo: Glenda Taylor for BobVila.com* I’ve tested [bug zappers]() in the past, and while they can be effective, the tell-tale sizzling sound has never been pleasant. The [Zevo Flying Insect Trap]() takes a different approach. Instead of electrocuting bugs, it uses a soft blue light to attract flying insects to an ultra-sticky cartridge hidden behind a white cover. When I tested the starter kit, along with a four-pack of replacement cartridges, I immediately noticed how incredibly sticky the adhesive panels were. Very sticky. The design reminded me of old-fashioned hanging fly strips, but without the visual ickiness. **Rating: 4.6/5** ## Does it actually catch bugs? I tested the Zevo for a full week, moving it around my kitchen and then into other living areas where I have houseplants on windowsills. Over the years, I’ve occasionally dealt with fungus gnats after bringing plants indoors to overwinter, so I placed the Zevo near houseplants in those spaces, and I also plugged it in the kitchen near fruit and produce, which can attract gnats as well. Even though I never noticed a visible infestation in my home, each day the cartridge collected a handful of tiny flying insects. It was clearly doing its job. The trap doesn’t eliminate the source of a bug problem—you’ll still need to address overripe fruit or damp potting soil – but it helps control the population while you figure that out. During my winter test, I didn’t encounter larger [flies](), but I’m curious to see how it performs in summer when doors are opened more often. ## Is it easy to use and maintain? Replacing the cartridge couldn’t be simpler. Each sticky panel has a small tab at the top, which I used to pull the used cartridge straight up and out after unplugging the unit. I dropped it directly into the trash—no mess, no touching any dead insects. Installing a new cartridge was even easier: slide it in, peel away the protective film, and plug the unit back in. - ![Testing Zevo in kitchen near products]() *Photo: Glenda Taylor for BobVila.com* - ![Zevo being handheld]() *Photo: Glenda Taylor for BobVila.com* - ![Zevo with cartridge in place]() *Photo: Glenda Taylor for BobVila.com* - ![Zevo unit and four stick cartridges]() *Photo: Glenda Taylor for BobVila.com* - ![Peeling the sticky backing off the cartridge]() *Photo: Glenda Taylor for BobVila.com* - ![Zevo monitoring insect presence near fruit]() *Photo: Glenda Taylor for BobVila.com* [][][] ## Who is the Zevo Insect Trap best suited for? At around [$19.95 for the starter kit](), the Zevo is affordable, and the [sticky replacement cartridges]() should probably last a month or more, depending on insect activity. It’s not powerful enough to cover an entire home, but for a kitchen, pantry, or plant area, it’s a practical, low-maintenance addition. What I appreciated most was the quietness: no popping, no sparks—just steady, silent bug control. ## Author Glenda Taylor is a BobVila.com staff writer with a background in the residential remodeling, home building, and home improvement industries. She started writing for BobVila.com in 2016 and covers a range of topics, including construction methods, code compliance, tool use, and the latest news in the housing and real estate industries.