STEM Bug Zapper Outdoor Bug Killer
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The bug zapper has received mixed feedback from guests, with some praising its portability and effectiveness in small spaces, while others express disappointment in its performance against larger insect problems. Many appreciate its rechargeable feature and quiet operation, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor use. However, concerns about its size and limited effectiveness against certain bugs persist. Overall, it serves as a handy tool for managing minor insect issues, especially in compact areas.
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4.0 out of 5 stars with 607 reviews
22% would recommend
90 recommendations
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
19 September, 2026
Only works while it has an 80% charge and on small insects.
Used it overnight to keep the bugs away and it worked while it held about 80% charge in the battery but after about 4 hours when the battery faded the bugs started moving around again and escaped the Bug Zapper.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
3 September, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Doesn’t work as described. Used in our kitchen and didn’t help with flies
1 reply from stem Team team - 11 days ago
We are sorry to hear this didn't take care of those unwanted houseguests, Laura. As this is not what we expect, know that we are here to help and would like to chat more about your experience. When you have some time, please give our team a call at 877-869-7546 (weekdays between 8 AM and 5 PM CT) and mention reference number: 23349579. – Mindi, STEM Consumer Care
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
1 September, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
doesn't work
1 reply from stem Team team - 17 days ago
We're sorry to hear this didn't leave behind good vibes, Randy. As this didn't capture those pesky bugs, we'd appreciate the chance to chat and learn more about where things went wrong. Please give our team a quick ring at 877-869-7546 (weekdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT) and mention reference number: 23345254. – Megan, STEM Consumer Care
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
22 August, 2026Verified purchase
- Sent me wrong item, but charged me for the one I want
This is NOT the item I got BUT it ..is What I ordered - don't know where it is !!!
1 reply from stem Team team - 24 days ago
We're sorry to hear this! For assistance with your order, we recommend contacting Target directly. – Brooklyn, STEM Consumer Care
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
20 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
I bought two of them to place on each side of my porch. They didn’t work. One of them wouldn’t even turn off.
1 reply from stem Team team - 27 days ago
We are sorry to learn of what happened, Lori. This certainly is not something that we expect, so we would like to learn more from your experience and see how we can help. When you have some time to chat, please give us a call at 877-869-7546 (weekdays between 8 AM and 5 PM CT) and provide your reference number: 23335106. – Mindi, STEM Consumer Care
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
18 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Does nothing for the bugs I have at my patio.
1 reply from stem Team team - 1 month ago
We are sorry to hear about what happened, Kelsey. Since you didn't see the results that we expect, we 'd like to learn more from your experience and see how we can help. At your convenience, please give our team a call at 877-869-7546 (weekdays between 8 AM and 5 PM CT) and provide reference number: 23331312. – Mindi, STEM Consumer Care
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
2 August, 2026Verified purchase
Bug zapper doesn't hold a charge.
This bug zapper doesn't hold a charge for more than 8 hours.
1 reply from stem Team team - 2 months ago
We are sorry to hear of what happened. This is not something we'd expect and would like to chat more about your experience. So we can help, please give our team a call at 877-869-7546 (weekdays between 8 AM and 5 PM CT) and provide your reference number: 23315551. – Mindi, STEM Consumer Care
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
29 July, 2026Verified purchase
Do Not Recommend
This is genuinely the worst bug zapper I’ve ever used. After a week of being on consistently in a room where there are flies, only two were lured to be zapped.
1 reply from stem Team team - 2 months ago
We are sorry to hear you're dealing with unwanted houseguests, Catherine. Since you didn't see the results that we expect, our team would like the chance to help and learn a little more about your experience. At your convenience, please give us a call at 877-869-7546 (weekdays between 8 AM and 5 PM CT) and mention your reference number: 23312523. – Mindi, STEM Consumer Care
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
26 July, 2026Verified purchase
Keep looking!
Better off, and money ahead, buying a bigger bug light. This one is not worth the price.
1 reply from stem Team team - 2 months ago
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. As your satisfaction means the most to us, we would like to hear more about your experience. When you have time to chat, please give our team a call at 877-869-7546 (weekdays between 8 AM and 5 PM CT) and provide reference number: 23312519. – Mindi, STEM Consumer Care
5 out of 5 stars
23 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Worked well! It’s too small to make a huge impact but did catch a lot of bugs during our camping trip!
1 out of 5 stars
22 July, 2026Verified purchase
Do not waste you time or effort!!!
This is awful does not work. At one point I second guest myself thinking I bought a toy version for kids. I just could not believe it doesn’t do anything at all. I even brought it out with tons of mosquitoes and all that happen was my body is full of bites. Do not waste your money or time. Just awful!!!!
1 reply from stem Team team - 2 months ago
We’re sorry to learn of your experience. Know comments like yours are taken seriously and we’d like to chat with you. When you have a moment, give our team a call at 1-877-869-7546, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT. Be sure to mention reference number 23310183. – Brooklyn, STEM Consumer Care
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
21 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
not sure why it didn’t work for me, tried for about 4 nights, made sure to have no other light sources on, and in the main area of flies, made sure everything was cleaned thoroughly, and it caught 1 tiny fruit fly the whole time, woke up to flies around it in the kitchen
1 reply from stem Team team - 2 months ago
Oh no, what a bummer! We certainly wouldn't expect this when following label directions, so we're glad you made us aware. Know our team is here and happy to help further! To best assist, give us a call at 877-869-7546 (weekdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT) and mention reference number: 23305174. – Megan, STEM Consumer Care
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
16 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Didn’t zap a single bug in a month.
1 reply from stem Team team - 2 months ago
Oh no! We're sorry to hear about your experience, Cole. Keep in mind, this zapper works most efficiently in dark spaces or at night so you can enjoy your outdoor sessions. We'd appreciate the chance to chat about what happened to best assist you. Give us a quick ring at 1-877-869-7546 and share reference number 23301247. We're happy to help on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT. – Brooklyn, STEM Consumer Care
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
9 July, 2026Verified purchase
Small but mighty
Amazing little zapper!! I was concerned about how small it was that it wouldn’t do much, but this really does its job! No noise and you can place it anywhere, with or without a cord. I would buy it again.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
28 June, 2026Verified purchase
GARBAGE
Super small. Looked like a cheap kids toy with a few lights. Fully charged and lasted a couple of hours before dying. Complete waste of money. Didn’t attract anything. Returned it to the store. Should’ve taken a pic before returning. These 5 star reviews are a lye!!!
1 reply from stem Team team - 3 months ago
We're sorry to hear this! When fully charged, we'd anticipate this to zap those bugs with ease for up to 12 hours. Although you've already returned the product, we'd be happy to chat and learn more about your experience. Feel free to contact us at 877-869-7546 (weekdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT) and mention reference number: 23285132. – Megan, STEM Consumer Care
5 out of 5 stars
28 June, 2026
originally posted on stemforbugs
Best ever
I have over 100 plants in one room- this causes fungus gnats.. at one point I couldn’t even sit down and watch TV because they would just be swarming around my face. I got one of your plug-in and one of these to put in my humidity corner. Holy crap after a day or two it was full.! And it doesn’t make a loud noise it’s very small and unobtrusive! Best part is you can put it anywhere because it’s rechargeable love it love it love it love it
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
26 June, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Effective
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
13 June, 2026Verified purchase
DO NOT BUY
Waste of Money. I would give this a zero stars. After using for a WEEK every night, and dealing with a swarm of fruit flies from a hidden rotten potato I thought it would have gotten more than the 3…yes 3 fruit flies in a week. This is leaving it in a dark kitchen. Waste of money. Product is a bust and shouldn’t even be on the market. The top stars are paid influencers because there is no way that people have had success with this horrible product.
1 reply from stem Team team - 3 months ago
We're sorry to learn this didn't work well for you, Heather. Know that were here to help you stay one step ahead of bugs and we would like to chat more about what happened. At your convenience, please give our team a call at 877-869-7546 (weekdays between 8 AM and 5 PM CT) and mention reference number: 23272197. – Mindi, STEM Consumer Care
1 out of 5 stars
13 June, 2026
originally posted on stemforbugs
Worthless Product and Waste of Money
I would give it zero stars if I could. Have charged it every day and used it every night for a week and you’d think with my fruit fly nightmare (hidden and lost decaying potato culprit) that I would get at least a few. The only thing this got was dusty. I fully believe the good reviews for this product are by paid influencers. This product is so defective it shouldn’t be on the market.
1 reply from STEM Consumer Care team - 3 months ago
We're sorry to hear this didn't zap away those pesky bugs. If you haven't already, be sure to clean the grid of any dead bugs and debris. Just a quick tip: this product works most efficiently in dark spaces or at night. As this didn't leave behind good vibes, we'd like to help further. Just give our team a ring at 877-869-7546 (weekdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT) and mention reference number: 23271161.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
11 June, 2026Verified purchase
DOESN'T WORK
Does not work at all! Not one bug was attracted or zapped.
1 reply from stem Team team - 3 months ago
We're sorry to hear this, Marta. We'd expect pesky flying insects to be trapped in this unit when used where they commonly hangout. Keep in mind, this is most effective in dark spaces or at night. That said, your satisfaction is important to us and we want to make this right. Give us a ring at 1-877-869-7546 (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT) and provide reference number 23269432. – Megan, STEM Consumer Care