The Best Flea Trap

Pest Strategies

Commonly bugging dogs, cats, and other animals, fleas are one of the most obnoxious and yet common pests found around the country. If you’re itching to get rid of them, Pest Strategies researched several products on Amazon to help you find the best flea trap. Continue reading to learn more about our top selections below.

1 Best for large spaces
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ORTFH0

Catchmaster Flea Trap

What We Like: These flea, insect, and rodent traps are designed to be placed along baseboards, underneath sinks, and anywhere along the floor. We like that these traps can be used as an “investigative” measure to show any activity of fleas as well as other pests in any area in your home in which you place the traps. Make sure to face these flea traps face-up so that the glue board is exposed.

2 Best flea preventative
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HZ11QN4

Pamkelle Flea Trap

What We Like: Whether handling gross insect traps or dealing with harmful chemicals bothers you — maybe both — we recommend considering these ultrasonic pest repellers as an alternative to traditional flea traps. They work to create a high-frequency sound barrier that’s undetectable to humans and won’t bother your pets. Though they’re not designed to get rid of pests such as fleas in a single day, they will take effect after several days.

3 Best lit trap
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083XYWCH8

Micnaron Flea Trap

What We Like: You wouldn’t think of something like a flea trap as a decorative accent to your living area, but a standard flea trap that uses a plug-in incandescent light bulb can provide exactly that. More importantly, these flea traps are good at luring fleas and other insects using the light, and killing them by forcibly sticking them to the surface of the trap. This two-pack of flea traps specifically targets fleas as well as small moths, ants, and spiders.

4 Most powerful
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8VX4T9

Katchy Flea Trap

What We Like: From fleas to gnats and mosquitoes, this flea trap effortlessly draws in and sucks in these insects using an effective combination: a UV light, a fan, and a large adhesive surface. It’s simple to use and easy to dispose of dead insects without making a mess. Place this trap near your pet’s bed and turn off any ambient lighting for the fastest and best results.

5 Best replacement discs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C5JJDW4

Protecker Flea Trap

What We Like: If you’re concerned about your pet carrying fleas and potentially spreading diseases around your home, you’ll want to make sure any existing flea traps have new replacement adhesive pads that allow plenty of room for new fleas or other insects to land on. Though these flea trap replacement pads are designed to fit many standard-sized flea traps, they can also be cut to fit nearly any shape or design.

Buying Guide

Wondering what to look for in the best flea trap? You’ll find multiple pest control solutions for the same issue, and our brief buying guide breaks down these options as well as what to consider when it comes to traditional glue-based flea traps.

Traditional glue-based flea traps: Many flea traps use a traditional design that consists of a circular sticky pad with a thin, paper covering. In the center of the covering, a small, incandescent light shines to attract fleas (and other insects) into the trap, causing them to get stuck on the sticky surface of the pad. A good traditional flea trap is:

- - Able to hold a sufficient amount of glue or poison to kill fleas without needing frequent replacement
  - Reusable and comes with multiple replaceable inserts
  - Relatively simple

Fan-based traps: Certain flea traps target these pests as well as a variety of other insects, attracting them with a light and then sucking them into an inescapable chamber using a powerful but quiet fan.

Ultrasonic devices: These plug-in devices are easy to operate, emitting high-frequency sounds that disturb a wide variety of pests — particularly rodents. Though their effectiveness varies based on user experiences, ultrasonic devices are known to work against fleas.

Sprays: More of a general insect deterrent or killer rather than a trap, insect sprays that work against fleas may leave a residue or film on areas where it’s applied, but have been proven to be effective. An insect killer spray is probably the most effective way to get rid of fleas in your home when combined with carefully placed flea traps.

FAQs

Are fleas harmful to humans?

Fleas aren’t an immediate threat to humans, as they tend to feed on the blood of cats, dogs, and other non-human mammals. However, fleas are known to cause allergic reactions and skin irritation if you pet your flea-ridden cat or dog too much. It is best to take care of any flea infestation as soon as possible.

How do I get the most use out of my flea trap?

A flea trap is best placed in the heart of an infested area, in locations where animals tend to congregate, or around furniture inside of a home. These places tend to be “hot spots” for flea activity, as these pests want to be able to hide and be around their source of food. Some sample locations for a flea trap include:

In places around the yard where pets play
Near a couch or bed
By a garden or area with long grasses
By the doors in and out of a home

Are homemade flea traps effective?

While it is possible to make a homemade flea trap, these pest control solutions are not as effective as purpose-built flea traps due to the quality of components found in these professional-grade products. Homemade flea traps usually involve filling a bowl with dish soap and water and placing a lit candle in the middle of the bowl.

Pest Strategies provides reviews of select products that are top-selling on Amazon and/or popular in consumer searches. Our team evaluates the products based on industry research, consumer reviews, pricing data, and other objective criteria. Unless otherwise noted, these product reviews are intended to help inform buying decisions for non-professionals. Because pest control products can be dangerous to your family if mishandled, we always recommend consulting with an exterminator, even if just to ask for advice on how to apply pest control products yourself.