Katchy Automatic Insect Trap

I have had my Katchy for more than three years. I was introduced to it in Vietnam when i was visiting family. I was very impressed and came back to the US and bought one myself. IT WORKS VERY WELL. It is best at catching small flies, gnats and great at catching mosquitos. I have found that it does not catch house flies well, but they don't really bother much. I even took it with me when I went to Africa for over a year. It really kept the mosquitos down. I know that people have said many negative things about this, but from my perspective almost all of what they complain about is user error or expectations that are unrealistic. Keep the sticky cardboard changed and place the Katchy in an area near an entrance or where it can be seen clearly by the little flying buggers. I like my Katchy.

In the heat and humidity of Florida summers, the gnats can drive one insane. This device has a steep price tag, and the description sounds a little exaggerated--like a sales pitch. But fly-tapes don't work--they catch 'em, but they are SO messy (touch one with the elbow of a shirt, and by the time you've gotten loose, the shirt is ruined). Sprays don't work that well--they can't keep up with the gnats' reproductive rate--and you toxify everything else in the room. So in desperation I tried the Katchy. It comes professionally packaged--reminding me slightly of an iPhone. But once out of the boxes, I became suspicious. It's just a blue (ultraviolet?) light over a vacuuming fan blowing on a circle of sticky paper. I thought, oh, no, this thing is for mosquitoes! I don't have problems with them. But I turned it on. I let it run for an hour or so, wondering if it would catch anything--that particular day there didn't seem to be any gnats (I had emptied all the garbage). I checked it. Happily the bottom is hinged, and with a click of the release, it drops down, revealing the circle of sticky paper. Five captures! I was impressed. I let it run for the rest of the day (again, this was a day in which the gnat problem wasn't bad), and I saw its sticky floor was sprinkled with a dozen or more, including other bugs. As a loyal American who respects tradition (and therefore never reads the instruction manual first) I ran the thing all day and night, then found out the instructions are to run it only at night! I don't know about that. I am not bothered by gnats at night. I am bothered by them in the daytime. The unit has two controls: manual and automatic (which means it turns on/off with sunset/sunrise). By now the sticky disc is carpeted with gnats (yahoo!), but if I let it turn off during the day, I begin to see gnats again. My compromise is this: I let it run at night, but if I see a gnat by day, I turn it on manually for a few hours. My only criticism is that it's quite large--hard to place both near me and near the garbage--I mean, I can live with gnats in the garbage until I take it out; its those that pester ME that brought the Katchy to my home. But life is good. The gnat problem is controlled. It remains to be seen how long this device lasts before wearing out. I does have moving parts. BTW, I've never seen a survey question for "Adhesion" before. Guessing it refers to how many bugs get stuck permanently on the disk (which implies past problems with escapees?), I gave it a 3 because I honestly don't know how many if any fly back out of it. As of now the sticky disc is covered with dead gnats and other bugs, and it's about due for a replacement. So far, it's great!

No Katchy Katchy, no worky. I have fruit fly's around the Kitchen sink and a plant across the room. I set it up near the sink for a week, right where they all like to fly around and annoy me, and it caught 1 fruit fly, I think it was by luck alone. Then I set it near the plant for a few days and it caught zero. I tried it in auto mode at night only, and I let it run 24/7 I don't think the blue light is attracting them, they don't seem to want to go near the thing, even though they can sit on fruit or a plant right next to it. I was hoping it would work but I guess its back to the drawy board to find something else that Katchee's fruit flys.

This is a powerful product that does its job extremely well. I've tried many different ways to deal with fruit flies, but nothing is as effective as this unit. It was so effective I got a second one, because we keep fruit in two different areas in our kitchen. I also bought one for my very elderly mother. The automatic setting is great, and when it's quite warm and we have not just fruit but farm stand tomatoes in fairly large quantities, I leave it on all day. It catches more than just fruit flies, too. Pantry pests, moths, flies - there are a variety of bugs that get caught in it! I would give it 5 stars if it were easier to clean. The tray that holds the sticky trap is easy enough to deal with, but the fan screen inside the unit under the light is ridiculously difficult to clean. I've been reluctant to remove the interior screws to remove the electric part of the unit for fear that once I do it won't work properly afterwards, so I use a variety of narrow implements to scrape out the dusty gunk that settles oni the grill and fan grate. But it's ridiculous to have to do this! It should be fairly easy to enable the top part of the unit to open, enabling a proper cleaning. The unit can't do its job if air can't flow through it! Apart from that, it's a very useful and easy to use item that we rely on nearly all year.

As a dedicated crafting business owner and jeweler, maintaining a clean and pest-free environment is essential to ensuring the quality of my work and the satisfaction of my customers. My experience with the Katchy Automatic Insect Trap has been nothing short of revolutionary, and I'm thrilled to share my overwhelmingly positive review. From the moment I incorporated the Katchy Automatic Insect Trap into my workspace, I noticed a significant difference in the reduction of pesky insects such as mosquitoes, gnats, and fruit flies. The trap's innovative design combines UV light with a powerful suction fan to effectively attract and capture insects without the use of harmful chemicals or zappers, creating a buzz-free environment that enhances productivity and peace of mind. One of the standout features of the Katchy trap is its ease of use and low maintenance. Simply plug it in, and the trap goes to work, silently and efficiently eliminating insects without any hassle or intervention required on my part. The inclusion of a light sensor ensures that the trap operates only when needed, conserving energy and maximizing efficiency. Furthermore, the sleek and compact design of the Katchy trap blends seamlessly into my workspace, complementing its aesthetic without detracting from its functionality. The black color adds a touch of sophistication, making it a stylish addition to any environment. But perhaps the most impressive aspect of the Katchy Automatic Insect Trap is its effectiveness. Since incorporating it into my workspace, I've noticed a significant reduction in insect activity, allowing me to focus on my crafting projects without the distraction of buzzing pests. This has not only improved the quality of my work but also enhanced the overall atmosphere of my workspace, creating a more pleasant and inviting environment for myself and my customers. In conclusion, I can't recommend the Katchy Automatic Insect Trap highly enough to fellow crafting business owners and jewelers. Its innovative design, ease of use, and exceptional effectiveness make it a must-have tool for maintaining a pest-free environment and enhancing productivity. Investing in the Katchy trap has truly been a game-changer for me, and I'm confident it will be for you too.

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received a faulty unit, and the seller doesnt respond. i would advice others to not buy this listing.

I had issues with tiny flies in my flat and this works perfectly. I put it in the kitchen area and it automatically flicks itself on at night, then hums quietly and glows while it does its work. After a few days use I have no flies zipping about and they’re stuck in the bottom on the paper. I’ll keep it running though just to make sure they don’t come back and the population builds up again.

I had two of these in Florida and they worked great! I bought one in the EU for 4x the price but it isn't as powerful and doesn't work as well. A big disappointment. (Also had to buy an adapter to plug it in)