14-05-2025
24 Products To Help Keep Bugs Under Control
An electric bug zapper so being outside is actually fun instead of an epic movie called Battle Against the Bloodsuckers.
A lavender-scented Raid ant and roach killer spray designed to keep killing for up to 13 weeks after you've sprayed an affected area! And, of course, it kills on contact — it's "Raid," duh.
Or a family-safe Wondercide indoor pest control spray that uses essential oils to eliminate bothersome bugs on contact. Not only does it kill, but it also repels! So those ants, roaches, spiders, flies, fleas, ticks, wasps, scorpions, mosquitoes, fruit flies, silverfish, moths, gnats, carpet beetles, earwigs, palmetto bugs, and waterbugs (*INHALES DEEPLY*) should become a thing of the past. This is safe to use on carpets, furniture, and bedding.
And! Wondercide also makes a plant-powered flea, tick, and mosquito spray for pets — got a pup who hates tight flea collars and big flea pills? Opt for this non-harsh formula that kills and prevents 98%–100% of fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes — it even gets rid of eggs and larvae!
A pack of two ready-to-use fruit fly traps for luring and killing the fruit flies trying to take over your home, now that summer produce has been reintroduced to your kitchen. Just pour the included liquid bait into the "apple," and let it do its work. And each trap lasts for up to 45 days!
A powerful and sleek indoor insect trap sure to attract all kinds of flying insects so they're not buzzing around you and your home. Mosquitoes, gnats, and fruit flies are sucked into the device where a sticky trap awaits them at the bottom.
But if you don't have the counter space to spare, try a light-up plug-in insect trap whose inner sticky glue cards are free of chemical insecticides so it's safe to have in a home that also has kids and pets. This trap catches flying pests and keeps them hidden until you're ready to replace the glue card.
A pack of 10 pest control pouches — just place one of these peppermint-scented pouches wherever you're having issues in your home. Spiders, ants, cockroaches, moths, and other pests who hate the smell of peppermint will likely stay faaaar away. Each pouch lasts up to 2–3 months!
A patio table mosquito net enclosure if those pesky pests are the only reason you haven't been able to enjoy your coveted outdoor space.
And an easy-to-install magnetic screen door, because insects are forever barred from entry to your home. This will help keep them out while letting in breezes.
A butterfly-shaped insect catcher that'll get rid of those annoying gnats calling your monstera and fiddle-leaf figs home. Just stick one in soil and let these natural traps do what they do (trap).
A kid-safe, plant-based bug spray made with citronella, rosemary, and lemongrass essential oils to help keep mosquitoes at bay while you're visiting the bays. Make sure to reapply every three hours for consistent protection!
Or a super-concentrated DEET insect repellent if your summer plans involve being in bug-dense areas. Hikers, fishermen, hunters, and campers — I'm lookin' at you. In addition to being long-lasting, this spray features a low-odor formula, so you can repel pests but not game (once again, hunters, I'm lookin' at you).
A realistic decoy wasp nest that'll trick scout wasps (yep, there are specific wasps that are sent to scout) into believing that there's already a colony living near your home. And since wasps won't build their homes near another colony (a little antisocial, but OK), they'll just move on. And that means you can enjoy your front porch without fear of getting stung.
A pack of six ultrasonic plug-in pest repellers because they use two different sound wave frequencies to tell stubborn roaches that they're not welcome in your home.
A portable electric mosquito repellent — this DEET-free and scent-free shield keeps mosquitoes up to 15 feet away. Each repellent mat lasts up to four hours, and changes color to let you know it's time to replace it. So bring this out to your backyard and have some worry-free fun!
And if you wanna feel extra protected, a pack of 10 DEET-free mosquito-repellent bracelets that use essential oils to keep bloodsuckers away. Some reviewers suggest wearing one on your wrist and one on your ankle if you're in mosquito-dense areas.
Window screen repair tape because little flying pests are finding their way in through the tears in your screens. This triple-layered tape is waterproof, so you don't have to worry about it peeling in the rain.
A pack of two extendable window screens you can easily install vertically or horizontally, so you can open your windows to feel those summery breezes without worrying about all the mosquitoes outside planning a blood heist.
A foam gap sealant to close up any small spaces where pests can crawl or fly through. Once applied, it'll expand up to one inch wide.
Nontoxic adhesive window fly traps that'll catch flies before they ever get a chance to flit inside. Plus, it's water- and weather resistant, so come rain or shine, you know your home will still be fly free. These also work on mosquitoes, gnats, and most other flying insects.
An electric bug swatter since mosquitoes have been trying to call your house home so they can make a meal out of you. This compact racket can be used indoors and outdoors!
An easy-to-use bug catcher whose bristles will safely collect the offending party. No more trying to catch a bug with a cup and a piece of paper! Easily nab the critter, then release it outside.
A bottle of ant bait granules you just shake around the perimeter of your home to create a barrier that'll keep ants outside. It works by tricking ants into believing the granules are food, so they carry them back to their colonies where they eat them and, well, die.
