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Banish bugs with this top-rated trapper — just $19 with our exclusive code

Put down the chopsticks, Mr. Miyagi. It's way easier to catch flies with this table-top gadget.

Korin Miller

July 23, 2024 at 5:47 AM

Bug zappers can be effective, but they leave behind an unsettling burning odor after they've done their job on flying pests. Fly swatters leave fly parts splattered on your countertops. And, well, if you're not a Karate master from Okinawa, now living in California's San Fernando Valley (or his top student), you're not going to get very far with chopsticks. There's a better way. It's quiet, it's effective and it has over 51,000 five-star fans.

We're talking about the Katchy Indoor Insect Trap, which is currently marked down to a never-before-seen price, courtesy of a coupon and a Yahoo-exclusive discount code.

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Katchy Indoor Insect Trap

$19$39

Save $20 with coupon and code

Wax on. Wax off. And then wax poetic over how effective this gadget is at banishing fruit flies, gnats and more from your home. Make sure to apply Yahoo's exclusive code 20JULYKATCH for the full discount.

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$19 at Amazon

Why is it a good deal? ??

With an on-page coupon that drops the price by 30%, plus the code listed above (20JULYKATCH), the total price of this gadget drops by 50%. That makes it the lowest price on record for this bug trap, and a great, inexpensive way for you to catch that pesky flyer that seems to avoid every other trap you set out for him.

Why do I need this? ??

To use the trap, find a spot where you tend to find gnats, mosquitoes or other flying insects, like near a fruit bowl or garbage can. Plug in the Katchy, flip it on and let it go to work. The device uses UV light to attract the bugs, a fan sucks them in and a sticky glue board traps them for good. The whole thing looks much better than hanging glue traps from your ceiling.

The machine is maximally effective when it runs for three days. After that, you'll want to remove the glue trap and put in a new one.

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What reviewers say ??

More than 51,000 shoppers rave about how well this gadget works.

Pros ??

"I bought this product for my parents since they have a mosquito and fruit fly problem and the amount of bugs this product catches is insane. It’s so impressive that I had to buy one for myself and my mom bought another one for her horse trailer," a five-star fan wrote. "Modern design, so it's not an eyesore. Bugs do not get zapped, so there’s no burn smell like other bug catchers. I would recommend everyone buy this."

Another fan called it "an awesome little machine" and added that they grow orchids "and occasionally I get a flock of fungus gnats. A week of running this machine and most are gone. It is quiet, and has a manual or automatic (only in the dark) mode so it can accommodate your needs."

One homeowner said it was surprisingly effective against flies. "Mesmerizes flies!" a fellow shopper shared. "It’s been catching even the large flies in our home which we have tons of due to kids always leaving the friggin’ door open. The light seems to completely put flies into a trance. It’s pretty great so far!"

Cons ??

Some shoppers say it could be better with some improvements.

"I wish they lasted longer," wrote a shopper. "Lifespan is about three years. We have one in each of the bedrooms and have successfully kept the mosquitos away while we sleep."

Shared another shopper: "I wish there was an easier way to clean the fan blades since the guard thing on the top doesn’t come off. Neither one a dealbreaker by any means!"

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Katchy Indoor Insect Trap

$19$38

Save $19 with coupon and code

The glory of loving this bug catcher: More than 51,000 Amazon shoppers give it a perfect five-star rating.

Save $19 with coupon and code

$19 at Amazon

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.