Anyone adding to their indoor plant collection this winter will know that with more plants comes greater internal serenity – and also a greater chance that one plant may attract unwanted pests. Pests in the garden is one thing; it’s quite another when they invade my personal space.
As such, I’m always on the look out for easy, non-toxic and chemical free ways of deterring and obliterating plant pests. In particular, those minute fungus gnats and fruit flies that can get airborne and are tricky to control and catch. A problem I am confident the Zevo Plant Trap, available from Walmart will be able to solve.
It works by attracting flying bugs via UV and blue light, trapping insects within a cartridge that you simply replace when it gets full. Houseplant experts and shoppers alike say it is a 'game changer' for trapping gnats and fruit flies in the home, and love that it is a no-mess, chemical free solution to common houseplant pests.
Using UV and blue light technology, this trap lures, traps and kills insects on a mess-free cartridge that’s easy to change once full. You simply plug it in and let it do the work. It also has a minimalist, compact design and can be set up in minutes.
Why Consider the Zevo Trap, and What Shoppers Say
Pests are something Hilton Carter, houseplant guru, interior stylist and author, knows a lot about. When I interviewed Hilton for our latest Garden Diaries series, he spoke about his daily plant rituals, and how he always wipes down at least one of his plants daily to keep on top of any pest outbreaks.
‘I’m really intentional about my home,’ says Hilton. ‘Every plant and object has a reason for being there. What I like about the Zevo trap is that it’s clean and simple, and it blends right in with my plants instead of standing out.
‘I can use it right in my indoor garden without it pulling attention away, which matters to me because the plants should always be the focus. It takes care of a real issue while still fitting the look I’ve created.’
‘When plants are such a big part of daily life, solutions need to feel thoughtful and discreet, he adds.
Shoppers agree, noting how easy and effective the product is to use.
'This is such an innovative idea that actually works,' says one five star reviewer. 'No mess, no odor. After plugging mine in, after three days I checked, and I saw that it did capture two gnats. This device really works and I will definitely be using consistently in the future to protect my plant babies.'
Another adds: 'We have a lot of houseplants and I never realized how many of those tiny soil flies and fruit flies were actually in the house. This product is amazing, you won’t believe all of the little flies it captures.'
As soon as the trap is full, you can replace the cartridge, which are available from Amazon.
Another customer who saw amazing results noted how easy these cartridges are to change: 'No smell, no mess, no “oops I sprayed that directly into my eye,” which is a plus. Easy to install and replace, even for people who avoid reading instructions (me)'.
One thing to note is the traps need to be plugged in where insects will see them, and not hidden behind large pieces of furniture or electronics.
No-one wants gnats or tiny bugs flying around and multiplying in the kitchen; it's enough to put anyone off owning indoor plants. By dealing with the problem before it becomes an issue, you won't risk harboring any unwanted resentment towards your indoor greenery.
