GotchaPest is a smarter way to solve everyday pest problems — combining reusable pest-control products, proven solutions, AI-powered pest identification, expert guidance, and community knowledge in one simple platform.

How does the GotchaPest Fly Trap work?

The trap screws onto a standard plastic bottle filled with your chosen natural bait. Flies are attracted to the bait, enter through the one-way design, and are trapped inside. Simply unscrew to empty and refill.

What bait should I use for flies?

Flies are attracted to sweet and protein-based baits. You can use water mixed with a sweet attractant or protein-based bait. The trap is designed to work with natural bait solutions you can make at home.

Are GotchaPest traps reusable?

Yes. All GotchaPest traps are designed to be reused season after season. The screw-on traps attach to standard plastic bottles, and the indoor fruit fly trap is a purpose-built standalone unit. Simply empty, clean, and refill with fresh bait.

Do the traps use chemicals?

The fruit fly traps are designed for chemical-free control using everyday household ingredients. The fly and wasp traps use natural bait attraction. No harsh chemicals or disposable chemical devices are required.

Where are GotchaPest products made?

GotchaPest traps are designed and manufactured in New Zealand — Kiwi innovation solving Kiwi pest problems.

What bottles do the traps fit?

The screw-on traps are designed to fit standard plastic drink bottles. Just screw the GotchaPest trap cap onto the top of a standard bottle, fill with your bait, and you're ready to go.

How does the GotchaPest reusable fly trap work?

The GotchaPest reusable fly trap uses a non-toxic liquid lure that draws flies in through entry ports. Once inside, flies can't find their way back out and drown in the lure. There are no chemicals or poisons — it's safe around kids, pets and livestock when used as directed. Refill the lure every few weeks to keep it working at its best.

Where can I buy GotchaPest products?

GotchaPest products are available from a growing network of retailers across New Zealand, including Mitre 10, Kings Plant Barn, Pestrol, PestStop and other leading garden centres and hardware stores. Use our Stockist Finder to locate a store near you, or buy directly from our online shop.

How do I become a GotchaPest stockist?

Demand is rising and stock is moving. GotchaPest is quickly becoming a go-to solution across New Zealand. Visit our Retailers page to apply — we offer fast sell-through, strong margins, low footprint and an eco-friendly angle.

Where is the best place to set up my fly trap?

Hang the trap in a sunny, sheltered spot outdoors, about 10–15 metres away from the area you want to keep fly-free — patio, back door, bins or kennels. Placing it away from where you sit means flies are drawn past you, not toward you. Keep it at roughly head height and out of direct wind for the best catch rate.

What bait should I use in the reusable fly trap?

Use the GotchaPest refill lure, or make your own from fish-based scraps, raw meat or a mix of water and sugar. Flies are drawn to protein and sweet odours. Top up the liquid so it stays a couple of centimetres deep, and refresh the bait every 2–3 weeks or when it smells spent.

What is the GotchaPest NZ Tracker?

The GotchaPest NZ Tracker turns every trap into part of a bigger picture. By logging your trap locations and catches, you help build a real-time view of insect activity across New Zealand. Every upload helps identify hotspots, seasonal trends, and emerging outbreaks.

How do I report a pest catch?

Set your trap using any standard bottle with your GotchaPest trap. When you empty it, snap a photo, estimate your catch, and upload it through the GotchaPest app. It only takes a minute and helps protect NZ.

What pests does GotchaPest cover?

GotchaPest currently offers solutions for flies, wasps, and fruit flies (both indoor and outdoor). Each product is purpose-built for its target pest. Additional pest solutions may be developed in the future.

Can I use the traps in commercial environments?

Yes. GotchaPest traps are used in cafés, restaurants, commercial kitchens, orchards, farms, schools, food businesses, council parks and food preparation areas. See our Commercial Solutions page for more information.

Why are there suddenly dozens of flies in my kitchen?

Usually a breeding source nearby — a forgotten bin, a spill behind an appliance, or pet waste. A female house fly lays hundreds of eggs, and in warm weather they emerge in about a week, so numbers explode fast. Find and clear the source, then hang a reusable trap near it.

Are blow flies and bluebottles the same thing in NZ?

Yes. 'Bluebottle' is a common name for the shiny metallic-blue blow flies. They all belong to the family Calliphoridae and behave the same way around homes — drawn to bins, meat scraps and carrion. Keep bins lidded and a trap nearby to break the cycle.

Why do cluster flies appear on my windows in autumn?

They're looking for a warm place to hibernate through winter. Cluster flies breed in earthworms in the lawn, not waste, so their presence has nothing to do with cleanliness. Seal cracks and gaps before autumn to stop them returning next year.

Do house flies bite people?

No. House flies have sponging mouthparts for liquids, not biting mouthparts. Their harm is the bacteria they spread by walking between waste, dung and your food — which is why keeping them off surfaces matters more than people realise.

How long does a house fly actually live?

About 2–4 weeks on average, and up to two months in ideal conditions. The '24-hour life' is a myth — it just seems that way because they appear and disappear quickly in warm weather and the life cycle turns over fast.

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Reusable Fly Trap

Screw-On Bottle Trap — NZ-made, reusable fly control for homes, cafés, farms and food prep areas.

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Key Benefits

Reusable design that works with any standard bottle
Natural bait attraction — no harsh chemicals
Suitable for homes, cafés, farms and commercial kitchens
Fast, effective fly reduction

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The story behind this trap

The Reusable Fly Trap — Recycles your drink bottles. Refills with community recipes. Lasts for years.

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Our reusable NZ-made Fly Trap isn't just another fly catcher — it's a pest control solution that works everywhere you need it. Whether you're protecting your home, café, restaurant patios, farms, lifestyle blocks, commercial kitchens, council parks or food prep areas, this trap delivers fast, effective fly reduction without harsh chemicals or ugly, disposable devices. Flies are more than annoying — they spread disease, contaminate food, and distract your guests, customers or workers. This clever fly trap uses natural bait attraction and smart design to draw flies in and lock them out of your spaces, so you can enjoy cleaner, more comfortable environments all year round.

Your purchase unlocks the full GotchaPest experience — free

Every GotchaPest trap comes with free, unlimited access to our state-of-the-art app — the first of its kind in New Zealand — built to help you win the long game.

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Buzzy, your helper

A friendly Kiwi AI assistant for trap placement, bait recipes & troubleshooting — anytime.

Community recipes

An evolving library of bait mixes, tips & seasonal tricks shared by trappers across NZ.

Pest intelligence

Live hotspots, seasonal trends & early warnings — the first tool of its kind in New Zealand.

NZ’s first pest-tracking network

State-of-the-art pest intelligence, built in Aotearoa

This trap is part of a live, nationwide network. Every catch feeds the GotchaPest map — and Buzzy, your AI Trap Buddy, turns it into guidance you can act on.

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Covers the whole of NZ

From Cape Reinga to Bluff — community-driven coverage nationwide.