Katchy Indoor Insect Trap for Fungus Gnats - Is it Better than Yellow Sticky Glue Boards?

[@daniellebillingsley2003]

Thanks for the review. I am buying ALL THE THINGS because these gnats are driving us slowly mad. I have tried rocks covering soil, Neem oil, Venus Flytrap, Vinegar solution and have just purchased sticky traps, diatomaceous earth, and those pellets. About to get this Katchy too before my wife throws out all my plants out of annoyance. My next step is getting one of those carnivorous frogs that grow to the size of a dinner plate. These gnats are the scourge of our lives right now.

[@namehere8433]

I identify with your post. I've tried EVERYTHING to get rid of fungus gnats, but still they seem flourish. Peroxide rinses, mosquito bits, diatomaceous earth, sand, sticky traps, cinnamon, changing out soil.....nothing has eradicated them. Most frustrating is that they will seem to lessen, then return. This was a wonderful review----for this specific product and as a review judged by itself.

[@Wannabanauthor]

I went through the same thing you did, and in the end, I just tossed all my indoor plants. I couldn't eat or drink without interference, and I was just miserable at home but I couldn't leave because of the pandemic.

[@saemiy2]

Wow... so useful, i was just about to buy yellow sticky tape for gnats, but then i saw this video, and remembered that i have this device in the storage.. gonna try this tonight, hope it will work on balcony patio tho.. thanks!

[@reneehill4645]

Thanks for telling us about this. Fortunately since I started growing veggies and herbs indoors I am glad to say I haven't had any trouble with gnats. But with the possibility I am glad you informed us here about this option to deal with them.

[@TikkiOOO]

Fortunate indeed! Thanks for the feedback Renee!

[@Amarand]

I have two Katchy units that I've been running continually since 2020. The only thing, I wish maintenance were easier. Replacing the sticky circles is fine/easy, and you can even get inexpensive (and almost identical) off-brand sticky circles that fit/work perfectly, but after a few years of cycling seasons, humidity, and inevitable dust in the air, a lot of this gets stuck on the inside of the unit. I'm sure eventually this will cause the fan to fail, but for now, I just do my best with an electric blower to blow out what I can.

[@rmuya]

Thanks for the great review. Using both would be best: the Katchy at night and yellow sticky paper during the day.

[@martyrose]

Hi Tikki! At first glance, I thought you'd misspelled Kratky. LOL! Last summer, I bought a similar contraption for mosquitoes. It worked pretty until you stop to consider the ratio of mosquitoes to the size of the device.🤪 I'm still convinced moving is the only option. Thanks! Hope you're staying warm!

[@TikkiOOO]

Ha, that is funny Marty Rose! Kratky - Katchy. If I move, it will be to a warmer climate, it is super cold and they are forecasting more snow tomorrow.....thanks for the comment, always!

[@avgrim7729]

I wonder if you put a uv bulb next to the yellow tape it would lure them toward the yellow tape?

[@LamGorYun]

nice intro. im sold on the katchy. sick and tired of fungus gnats. and i want to keep my plants.

[@jefjam7]

I bought a Sundew (Drosera Capensis) to deal with a fungus gnat issue - worked a treat.

[@TikkiOOO]

Thanks Jef-Jam, I'm looking into getting some carnivorous plants, great idea!

[@seang1032]

Great for gnats and fruit flies and even mosquitoes. Terrible for the larger house flies. Thanks for the video!

[@sandram5664]

Thanks for testing the Katchy Tikki. I never knew there was such a great appliance.. I haven’t had any gnats yet this year 🤞, but now I know what I’ll be buying if I do.

[@TikkiOOO]

It is pricey I think, if it was cheaper I would buy a bunch and put them in every room...check for a sale price. Thanks for the comment Sandra M!

[@jerumd]

I installed 3 of this in my Tarantula room, and so far I am impressed. It kept catching tons of fungus gnats all night long I kid you not. The only downside is you're just gonna keep purchasing these sticky round boards just to maintain it.

[@jadam5595]

I read you can fill the bottom with olive oil and just wash it out later too, will also give you more room for dead bugs

[@JudyG53]

Thanks Tikki O. Fungus gnats drive me nuts and I have a lot that came in with winter-forcing bulbs I have indoors. I have been using lots of the yellow stickies that look like butterflies. I will try the venus flytrap idea and maybe the Katchy if needed. Much thanks for the info.

[@JudyG53]

I just researched Venus Flytrap and learned that most gnats escape. Then there was Butterwort. Now it has sticky leaves and works great but looking at a plant with a bunch of dead gnats stuck to it is more gross than my yellow sticky pads. Might have to get a Katchy. lol

[@TikkiOOO]

I'm inclined to try the Butterwort..... its good to know we are not suffering alone with the gnat problem...really annoying! Thanks Judy!

[@lobosolitario-j4c]

You can set the Katchy on manual to work during the day if desired. I bought one and it works great.

[@TikkiOOO]

Yes you can, thanks for the tip!

[@empowercarole11]

Very helpful. I am buying the Katchy trap to get rid of my fruit flies!

[@CH-iy4go]

I love your channel. I just got the Katchy duo. I have it in my grow space. The

[@jimbaritone6429]

A couple of notes: I haven't tried the Katchy trap yet, since the current price on Az is $80-$90. I've had success with the yellow glue boards, but only temporarily. I have NO plants in the house, BTW. I've also seen other traps listed, with a UV light and a high-voltage electronic "zapper." These have not worked. I think, this is because the gnats are much smaller than the distance between the two electrified grids (positive and negative) to avoid arcing. These traps will catch mosquitos just fine, but gnats just sail through and out again. (I've confirmed that by experiment). So, the Katchy trap may be at least a partial solution, but at the $80 it's a hefty investment. Some Amazon products are returnable - if they are, it'll say so next to the price. Otherwise not. The really frustrating thing about these gnats is that even after apparently removing them all - none flying or lying around - they return after varying periods, usually several weeks. They are a really frustrating pest.

[@jordanmiller6374]

So did you ever invest in a katchy? They were just 26 and some change on Amazon for prime day.

[@bunberrier]

That was a great comparison! Thanks

[@littlemissy8356]

I've found sticky traps to work really well.

[@JudyG53]

I just bought this device via the link but mine does not have the auto setting but instead has a low or high setting. So, it will be a manual on/off, but no big deal. Just a head's up to others who order. You may get a different model/style than you expect.

[@TikkiOOO]

Hello Judy, I'm curious, did you buy the white one? I bought the black one from that link and it has manual and auto mode. Maybe the white model is different? Thanks for the comment!

[@JudyG53]

@@TikkiOOO I bought the black one. The company may have just changed stock or something. It happens sometimes on Amazon. So far, however, my gnats like the yellow sticky paper better but it is helping as well. 😊

[@marikalemay1218]

Thank you! What about the sound of this machine? Is it loud?

[@btpuppy2]

Great, thanks! Tired of all the yellow traps, but as you say, they do work!

[@TikkiOOO]

Ugly, but efficient....and much cheaper than a Katchy! Still I splurged and bought one, and it does work. Thanks btpuppy2 for the comment!

[@sarahs6756]

Thank you this was very helpful!

[@icemage21k]

Nice vid, i have given up on eradicating those gnats, there will be new ones sneaking in during summer anyways. Instead i got me a few butterworts, they keep the population down and also get nice flowers.

[@TikkiOOO]

What a great idea....I will have to look for the plant, I don't think I've seen them in the local nursery's....thanks icemage21k!

[@namehere8433]

In the midst of my gnat battle, I watched this review. I've been diligent in my gnat triage; basically I did everything anyone on KZbin suggested and I gotta say, a multi-pronged approach seems to have done the trick (repotting, peroxide 1:4 drench, mosquito bits, sand topping, cinnamon, drying out for 2 weeks, bottom watering. It was a huge task, made harder by doing it in a small NYC apt. I bought the Katchy to catch the last few gnat survivors that were still flying around and it seems to have worked---I had about 20 gnats after one night of using Katchy and no more since. I haven't seen anything unwanted in the topsoil of my potted plants. I continue to put a few sticky traps around just to see if any gnats reappear-so far not one. Time will tell. But I wanted to thank you for your review.

[@thersgarden3144]

Cool new to hydroponics. I'll give try it out.

[@TikkiOOO]

Good luck growing and thanks for leaving a comment, I appreciate it!

[@thersgarden3144]

@@TikkiOOO Thank you.

[@markg2930]

good video. i thought about getting one before butt defiteley will get one now for my grow tent.

[@TikkiOOO]

Thanks Mack, I appreciate the feedback, good luck to you!

[@CH-iy4go]

Sorry for my abbreviated comment. I got distracted me hit the wrong button. Anyway, the katchy has been running for about 40 minutes. I just checked it and there are at least 100 gnats on the sticky board already. I had no idea I had that many gnats. I cannot wait until the morning when I get to see what carnage awaits.

[@crich4503]

Cheap is vinegar in water with a dash of dish soap. Foam up the dish soap by whipping it or spraying it with water. Leave on the counter. Gnats are attracted & drown. Found a taller glass or pitcher works great. Plus it is fun to see all the gnats on the bottom over time.

[@TikkiOOO]

Thanks C Rich, I appreciate the suggestion!

[@ChristopherFritz]

This worked well for me with fruit flies. Bought some apple cider vinegar, poured a little into a small glass jar, poured a few drops of liquid dish shop, left it on the kitchen counter. Within three days, I had about 25 fruit flies in the jars (I set two of them out), and no more flying around.

[@MsAnon4223]

That works great for me with fruit flies but not at all for fungus gnats. Idk why it works for 1 but not the other but that's been my experience.

[@thomashe2161]

great video ,i like it

[@karronlaneNOLA]

i use a circulating fan in my grow station. i wonder if it will interfere with katchy's ability to suck gnats in? any idea? tks.

[@TikkiOOO]

Maybe put the katchy not too close to the fan...the bugs are really attracted to the blue UV light, so they will go to it and then get sucked in. I really wish it was a bit cheaper, I would have bought more than one to put in different locations, but one was all I wanted to pay for, and it is working nicely. Good luck with your growing and thanks for the question Karron!

[@karronlaneNOLA]

@@TikkiOOO i wish they were cheaper too. i ordered some of the yellow stickies you linked to. my homemade ones didn't work, nor has any of the many other things i've tried. gnats have a strong will to live! thanks for your response and thanks for the fun and informative vids.

[@6996katmom]

We can't used sticky boards because we have cats. 2 cats got stuck to one and I can't hardly get the glue off of their fur.

[@grizzlymartin1]

How much will you spend on sticky pads? And WHERE do you get them?

[@TikkiOOO]

Hi Grizzly, you can buy refills from Katchy, but I just by the generic yellow sticky traps and cut it to size, works fine and is much cheaper than buying refills, you just need to cut out a circle. Use the Katchy disks they give you as a template. Good luck!

[@grizzlymartin1]

@@TikkiOOO smart. thx.

[@kaze_cat]

Great to the point review. I’m plagued with mosquitos inside…and most likely had been in years past but had mistaken my bites for flea bites. Since I get an allergic reaction from bites, and especially mosquito bites, this has been a huge problem, not to mention the diseases they carry. I would like to purchase this Katchy unit, but after all my goggle searches for real reviews for that purpose, I’ve come away crossed eyed and without a item that reviewers were 100% or close to that kind of success for a device that traps mosquitoes indoors. I checked reviews for the expensive Dynatrap, and interestingly, many said it was not good at trapping mosquitoes. At $40, I may try the Katchy. I have had loads of experience with fungus gnats this past year when I repotted a plant. The gnats or gnat larvae must have been in the store bought soil I used. This didn’t become evident till there was a population explosion. I purchased mosquito bits and yellow sticky flowers that I stuck in the culprit pot and a few more plant pots. I changed the yellow sticky (sticky on both sides) flowers each time I watered the plants, for an entire year. They are not inexpensive, and bought many packages. I could have purchased 2-3 Katchy units with what I spent on the yellow sticky flowers. In the end, although decreased, I was not able to rid the gnat population, and ended up taking the plant outside. What I absolutely dislike, is if something I purchase does not work, that it will become just another Amazon landfill item. So, fingers 🤞🏼 as I take the plunge and purchase this item!

[@alexandrabavcevic9643]

Great info. I live in Florida and always have at least a gnat or two in the house and until yesterday, never had so much as a house plant. My Aero Garden just arrived yesterday and now I'm quite concerned that the gnat issue is going to become a real issue. I have to say having just one or two has been frustrating enough especially since they try to fly into my mouth and always around my face. I suppose they have always come in with the fruit. I always have a lot of fruit in the house. I don't like the price of the katchy but I'm going to purchase it anyway as I cannot live with bugs. Thanks as always. Let us know your continued experience with the Katchy.

[@AceDramaBeats]

Thanks so much for reviewing this! And yes gnats are really annoying 🙄 lol just ordered mine on Amazon!

[@histubeness]

Has anyone here tried the yellow pads for catching (and holding) roaches that pass onto it?

[@MobileDecay]

I hate to say I've caught a few. I even somehow caught 1 on a hanging sticky trap. The garbage area is my neighbor and they love coming over for TV. 🤢

[@immersiveexperiences4799]

thanks fr ding this video

[@JenMarco]

I’m sold!!

[@beautifulfretboard2299]

Nice thank you Tikki

[@TikkiOOO]

Thank you MyYellow Star!

[@MobileDecay]

I wonder how is compares to those super ugly glue strips that you hang from the cieling. Those normal catch them by making them accidentally fly into them. Those worked for me but they're ugly as sin.

[@rockyusa2012]

Love your opening statement 🤣 I cant stand those gnats either.

[@TikkiOOO]

Right?! Someone commented on getting a Butterwort plant, now I'm thinking that's also classier than yellow sticky traps. Thanks for the comment Rocky USA!!!

[@rockyusa2012]

@@TikkiOOO I have a couple of venus flytrap

[@latestprovenpracticalsolut693]

Interesting

[@bigmanbbqnj]

Excellent review, Thank you

[@gth042]

Thank you! I look forward to the classy way you're gonna deal with those wabbits. Remember, waste nothing! :)

[@TikkiOOO]

Thanks gth042....Any good ideas besides an electric fence? The rabbits became a real nuisance at the end of the summer....

[@gth042]

@@TikkiOOO Good as in effective or good as in not de-monetized? :) Bromethalin containing pellets, plant clover well away from the garden (neighbor's yard), fence extending slightly below grade (mini-fence out of PVC lattice perhaps?), kick the veg-diet and go with "pre-seasoned", motion sensor-triggered whirilygig... Yeah, your electric fence might be best. One with a "hit counter" might be fun. Not to inspire a new channel or anything... :)

[@gadiavraham5753]

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[@johnmirbach2338]

😁 ✌🖖👌👍😎

[@TikkiOOO]

Thank you john!

[@tess764]

Need to check mousetrap monday. Hahaha. Need a healthy amphibian and reptilian population. Lizards.

[@TikkiOOO]

I need to get a lizard???

[@tess764]

@@TikkiOOO not one but several, I have an army of them. Never had to use pesticides. You have to create habitat for a local population of anoles, frogs, insect eating creatures. Usually a extra tidy garden, use of (gasps!) Pesticides do not encourage the presence and reproduction of those creatures.

[@tess764]

Could go on and on. One female is on the same area for 3 years, I can recognize her since her tail is bent. How do I know it is female? Well she has a healthy sexual appetite, with a larger male. And I find eggs, soft smaller pebbles like around the oregano pot. I've seen one small lizard eat dozens of fire ants. Too bad I could not record. Higher grass, some empty vases for habitat, pile of leaves around the edges. The lizards actually sleep on top of my okra or eggplant leaves. Of course the kitty kat should be indoors