What Reviewers Love: Amazon's Best-Selling Garden Pest Fixes

The refill cartridges sit at the top of the list, and they carry the highest rating here at 4.8 out of 5 from more than 10,000 reviews. Reviewers say they work well on gnats and fruit flies and that the bright blue light draws insects in. The detail people mention most is how clean the swap is. You pop out the full cartridge without touching the adhesive, so your hands stay clean.

Customers also say the cartridges fit the socket holder exactly and call them well worth the money. They fit both the Zevo MAX and the standard Zevo device. The six-pack lets you keep a spare on hand so the trap keeps catching insects around the clock without a gap.

This is the starter kit behind those refills: one plug-in base and three cartridges. With more than 92,000 reviews, it has a much more divided reputation than the refills. Customers agree it is easy to use in the kitchen. On whether it catches bugs, opinion splits. Some say it works great, while others say it caught nothing at all.

One detail from the product information may explain part of that gap. Zevo says the trap works best near the source, such as fruit bowls, trash bins and indoor plants where fungus gnats gather. Placement seems to matter a lot. A blinking blue light also reminds you to check the cartridge every six weeks, which buyers who forget about it may appreciate.

With more than 165,000 reviews and a 4.6-star rating, this is the crowd favorite of the list. Reviewers say it works quickly and clears ants completely, and many call it the best ant control product they have used. The borax-based bait is designed for worker ants to carry back to the colony, which is why buyers often see a burst of activity before the ants disappear.

The complaint that comes up again and again is leakage. Customers say the liquid can spill out of the stations, and the sticky residue is hard to clean up. TERRO notes that full control can take two to four weeks depending on the size of the infestation.

Reviewers love how this trap looks. The cute apple shape sits in a fruit bowl without looking out of place, and setup is easy. Small monitoring windows let you check your catch and the lure level at a glance.

Effectiveness is a different story. At 3.9 stars, this is the lowest-rated product here. Some customers say it cleared their fruit fly problem within a week, while others say it hasn't caught a single fly. Opinions on smell split as well, from no bad odor to terrible. A number of reviewers say it isn't worth the money. Each trap is rated for up to 45 days, though some buyers say it only worked for a few days.

Reviewers often say these large glue boards work fast, with catches within 24 hours. Some note they are big enough to catch several pests on one trap. One customer reported six mice in five days. The waterproof design is aimed at damp or humid areas, and the boards can work outdoors if they are kept enclosed and out of the elements.

The complaints focus on the glue. Some buyers describe it as very strong, while others say it isn't sticky enough, and a few report no catches at all. Catchmaster recommends placing the boards every 4 to 6 feet along pathways, away from corners, and checking them daily. It also notes that vegetable or mineral oil removes the glue if a person or pet touches it.

Victor's wooden snap traps rely on a design with more than 120 years behind it, and some reviewers call them the most effective traps they've used. Others are far less impressed. Customers are split on almost every measure, including quality, value and how easy they are to set.

The most specific complaint is about the trigger. Several reviewers say some traps never snap or don't spring readily. Durability reports vary too. Some buyers say theirs have lasted for years, while others say staples popped out. The wood is FSC certified, and you can reuse the traps or throw them away after a catch.

Reviewers like the pleasant peppermint and cinnamon scent and how easy the pouches are to use. You place them in enclosed spaces like garages, cars or RVs. It is a no-kill, poison-free approach, and the maker suggests dealing with any active infestation first, then using the pouches to keep mice from coming back.

The complaints are sharp. Results are mixed, and the most memorable detail in the reviews is that some mice chewed through the packets and left droppings on them. Buyers also question how long the pouches last and whether they are worth the money. The product details say each pouch lasts up to 30 days and should be replaced when the scent fades, so plan to replace them regularly.

This 36-pack of smaller glue boards is a long-running favorite, with more than 72,000 reviews. Customers praise how easy the traps are to set up and say they work well. The traps target insects and spiders as well as mice. One tip from the maker is to leave the paper on at first so pests get used to the trap.

One surprising detail from reviewers is the peanut butter scent. Most describe it as faint, though a few find it unpleasant. As with Catchmaster's larger boards, opinion on stickiness varies, and some buyers say the glue doesn't hold well. Reviewers also disagree on whether the pack is worth the price.

Advion gets some of the most enthusiastic reviews on the list, with 4.6 stars from more than 66,000 reviewers. Customers report results within 12 hours and a clear improvement within a week, and some describe complete elimination. Reviewers also say the syringe applicator makes it easy to place small dots of gel in cracks and crevices.

The product uses indoxacarb and lists several cockroach species, including German, American and Brown-Banded. It is labeled for indoor and outdoor use, including food handling areas. The main complaint is cost, with some reviewers calling it overpriced even though others say it is worth it.

Ortho's ready-to-use spray comes with a battery-powered wand, and reviewers appreciate that it is odorless. Many say it works well when sprayed along baseboards, around corners and around a home's foundation. It covers a long list of pests, including ants, roaches, spiders, fleas, ticks and scorpions.

The complaints are about the sprayer and staying power. Some customers find the wand easy to use, but others say it doesn't work well. On longevity, some reviewers say it lasts for months, while others say it only worked for about a week. The 12-month claim applies to indoor use on non-porous surfaces, which may explain some of the gap.