TERRO T518 Fly Magnet Sticky Fly Paper Fly Trap, 8 Count (Pack of 1)

WOW! These really do the trick, they’re amazing. I left these out for half a week near my Guinea pigs’ cage, where a lot of flies were starting to appear (which I’m suspecting is the result of changes in temperature, and a couple of flies getting into my basement in order to procreate). Over the span of half of a week I went from seeing a family reunion of flies to seeing only 1 or 2 occasional flies. This was a tremendously impressive task, given that the fly tape had caught nearly 20 of these pesky lil things. There’s a semi-citrusy smell to the fly tape, but nothing unbearable. They’re also super sticky so even if a fly manages to escape, they’re usually incapacitated, to the point that they are no longer able to fly (tip: when this happens, just pick them up yourself with a gloved hand or tissue).One thing I might want to improve on, is probably the ease in unraveling these. They’re still somewhat curled even when you follow the instructions to twist the tape in the opposite direction. I wish this were a straight piece of tape as that was the way manufactures intended it to be. Otherwise, everything about this tape is AMAZING— a must purchase if you have a fly problem!!!

Long story short, this solved our gnat problem but I have no idea how. I don't know if anything got stuck to the tape but the bugs are gone. Since it worked, I won't question it.So we had these annoying gnats/fruit fly like bugs that were only in our bedroom for the most part. There was only like 1 or 2 per day but they were those ones that drives you nuts by flying right in your face and you can never kill them, so we bought these.They opened fairly easily without much force or the string or anything breaking randomly. I took the time to unravel it and tried pulling it tight and holding it like that for a bit, but as soon as I let go then it just wound right back up. I figured it would unravel on its own after hanging it up, so it wasn't a big deal. (The pic with more light shows how it was out of the box the first night)We put it into our ceiling above our computer where those things managed to evoke the most rage in us and went to bed. The very next morning we didn't see any flies. I didn't notice any stuck on the tape either though.Its now been 4 days since putting the fly paper up and we have not seen a single one of those gnats anywhere in my home. I *think* one may be stuck to the paper, but not completely sure, it could be dust too. I really don't understand it. We had these flies for 3 weeks and no severe change in weather or anything else, so I know it was these papers. They're the only change we made.Also side note, it ended up unraveling a little bit after we turned on our humidifier last night, but otherwise it still hasnt really straightened out yet.(You can see in the 2nd pic, the darker one where more of the window is in the shot) Its only been up for 4 days and I just measured it to be about 2 feet, even with it still curled a bit. I saw some other reviewers not like that it didnt unravel completely. I don't mind since it's not like we need the extra tape space and I'd probably manage to hit my head off it somehow if it was longer, which I'm definitely okay with never doing (again).Ultimately we bought this to get rid of our gnat problem, which it did. Even if it wasn't in the expected way. So I'm competely happy with the purchase. And it does seem sticky enough that if they land on it they would get stuck to it. Also getting 8 of them for the price is worth it as well.

The TERRO T518SR Magnet Sticky Fly Paper traps have been effective in controlling fly infestations in my home. Each pack comes with 16 traps, providing ample coverage for multiple rooms. The sticky adhesive on these traps is potent, effectively capturing flies and other flying insects upon contact. They are easy to set up and dispose of, making them convenient to use. The magnet feature allows for versatile placement options, whether on windowsills, near garbage bins, or in other fly-prone areas. These traps have significantly reduced the number of flies indoors without the need for harmful chemicals or odors. However, while they work well for flies, they can sometimes catch other unintended insects or dust, which may require occasional cleaning or replacement. Overall, these fly traps from TERRO offer reliable performance and are a great option for anyone dealing with indoor fly issues.

This helped me get rid of a massive fruit fly problem I had in my kitchen. I hung up 3 of these. Don't expect the problem to go away instantly or in a day or so.... it takes time if you have a lot of insects. But eventually it gets the job done. I sometimes place some wine or vinegar in a little pinch bowl near the strips as bait so that the flies get attracted to the general area where the strips are, and eventually they land on the strips. The other thing I do is use my vacuum (with the crevice tool) to go after any flies that hang out on surfaces (counter tops, cabinets) near the strips. (Eventually I discovered that the flies were living in the soil of a flower pot, and getting rid of the plant helped solve some of the problem...)

Minus 1 star because they don't unfurl like they are supposed to, no matter how carefully, slowly, and gently you twist and pull. They just rip instead because they are so sticky. Minus a second star because it can be very stressful to remove the stickum from yourself if you accidentally come into contact with it--it is stubborn stuff if you don't have the right solutions. Keep three stars because this stuff is more than sticky enough to catch flies. It can catch a lot of flies, and it can even catch people lol. If you buy this, proceed with patience to unfurl it, and be sure to have a variety of de-gunkifying solutions on standby in case you accidentally get some of the stickum on you. Seriously. I tried dish soap, oil, nail polish remover, rubbing alcohol, and pomice scrub and still had difficulty getting it all off of my hand. Maybe goo-gone could do it but I couldn't find mine.