Raid Essentials Flying Insect Light Trap Starter Kit, 2 Plug-In Devices + 2 Cartridges, Featuring Light Powered Attraction

I have an older version which uses rectangular pieces. I’ve had it for a long time. Needed to update, I have strong confidence in Raid products therefore I purchase this one

Does what it should.

These have been set up for 3 days. 4 traps, one in each “danger area” (near drains, pet cages, and kitchen area) in my apartment.First of all, immediately after plugging two of them in my kitchen lost power (not a blown fuse). Hasn’t happened again since I spaced them out so I’m hoping it was a fluke or a coincidence.The first image is the Raid trap after 3 days. The second is the z brand trap I previously had in the same outlet after 3 days. The flies are still everywhere and sometimes hover near the blue light, so I assure you it’s not that the problem was simply solved before these arrived.None of the 4 traps have a single fly on either sticky pad. They simply aren’t sticky enough (or something else about them doesn’t appeal to the flies). I’ll be going back to the other brand asap.

the 'sticky cards' are not cut out like the actual raid cards, and the pictures shown in the listing. These work and fit the Raid unit though. 4/5 due to pictures not matching what they actually look like.

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We've had small flying critters in our kitchen for a while. The tried-and-true method, using vinegar and dish soap to trap and drown them only got our kitchen smelling like salad dressing.When we plugged one of these into a handy kitchen outlet where we've seen lots of the pests flying about we expected good results. After a week, nothing. The sticky trap was as clean as the day we unwrapped it.Then I moved it to an outlet about 10' away. Instead of countertop height, this one was at floor level. To me, that seemed less likely to work. However, I also believe that if something doesn't work, it might be time to try something else.Now it's two days later. The sticky part of the trap is covered with about a dozen insect carcasses, and we haven't spotted any flying around the kitchen.So, that's the trick. Thinking like an insect probably won't work because those buggers don't really think. However, if you find that the trap isn't catching anything, consider moving it someplace nearby. Once you find the right spot, I think you'll be as delighted as we are with how well these traps work.And a brief description might be helpful. There are two parts to this thing. The main part consists of a plug, a blue light, and a translucent curved shield. The trap part of the trap is a rigid plastic sheet that's covered on both sides with very sticky glue. That sheet snaps in behind the curved shield. It works by the bugs being attracted by the blue light and possibly a scent embedded in the glue. Once they touch either side of the sheet they're stuck and will die. When bugs sufficiently cover the adhesive on the sheet, you pop it out and replace it with a new (inexpensive) one. The good news is that thanks to the translucency (not a word, but it should be) of the curved shield, you don't have to look at the dead bugs unless you're checking the trap.

I love the fact that it’s Raid. One of the biggest bug brands to ever exist. The way it works is that once attached to the wall it emits a blue light. That blue light attracts all types of bugs and the closer they get around it, the quicker they get stuck on a sticky double sided square it comes with. This was my favorite especially during the hot summer. Mosquitoes would be caught, no questions asked. Less bites=happier me. :)!

I have tried several different things to control the seeming endless parade of fruit flies in my house. I’ve tried a light and fan combo thing in the kitchen near the produce like bananas, which works pretty well, but isn’t great for small spaces. We have our cats’ litter boxes in a bathroom and it attracts little flies. I plugged in this Raid bug catcher and it really did the trick. Also acts as a sort of night light. I have a second one in our master bath, as I have most of my house plants in there and there are always little bugs. The refills seem a bit pricey for a piece of gluey plastic, but the form and function seem quite good.