We bought this over a month ago for our trashcan. We were having major fly and maggot issues with the new trash can that our county provided us. We purchased this product, disinfected and cleaned the can, then installed it. We reinforced it by tying a shoe string around it so it wouldn’t fall off during pick up - which it would have so don’t skip this part!
Here we are almost 2 weeks after Hurricane Milton and our trashcan has been sitting down at the curb next to another identical trashcan, both waiting for pick up. Ours is 100% fly and maggot free - the other one is covered inside and out!!. The cans were only about 2 feet apart and it works that well. Our is still perfectly clean!!
This Product works! I will always have one in our trashcan going forward. The shoe string was key since after the first pick up it fell off, but it’s still in the can securely with the shoestring. I also read a lot of people secure it with screws inside of their trashcan
Either way, buy it if you’re having an issue! We’ve had it for an entire month so far and not one single fly! It works amazingly and you can’t beat the price!!
Terro T801SR Garbage Guard Trash Can Insect Killer - Kills Flies, Maggots, Roaches, Beetles, and Other Insects - 2 Pack
3.9 | 23,381 ratings
Price: 19.68
Last update: 11-01-2024
About this item
Eliminate & Prevent - The deeply penetrating vapor fills enclosed spaces to kill visible and hiding insects and prevent new infestations
No More Maggots – Garbage Guard is effective against a variety of flying and crawling insects that are commonly found in trash cans
Lasts up to 4 Months – Controlled release technology slowly diffuses the vapor to offer insect protection all summer long
Easy to Use – Simply remove the adhesive backing, attach the pod to the inside of your trash can, close the lid and let the vapor do its work
For Outdoors / Garages – These pods are designed for use in outdoor and garage trash cans, dumpsters, and trash bins
No More Maggots – Garbage Guard is effective against a variety of flying and crawling insects that are commonly found in trash cans
Lasts up to 4 Months – Controlled release technology slowly diffuses the vapor to offer insect protection all summer long
Easy to Use – Simply remove the adhesive backing, attach the pod to the inside of your trash can, close the lid and let the vapor do its work
For Outdoors / Garages – These pods are designed for use in outdoor and garage trash cans, dumpsters, and trash bins
Product information
| Brand | Terro |
|---|---|
| Color | Orange |
| Style | 2 Pack |
| Product Dimensions | 10"L x 0.75"W x 6"H |
| Number of Pieces | 2 |
| Unit Count | 2.0 Count |
| UPC | 070923780150 |
| Item Weight | 2.89 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Woodstream Corporation |
| ASIN | B0CFG8851K |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | T801SR |
| Customer Reviews |
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars
(23,381)
3.8 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #274 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #16 in Insect & Pest Repellent Sprays |
Top reviews from the United States
Morgan
100% Works
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024
Allison V.
Terro T800 — kills the beasts so you can keep your sanity!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020
Allison V.
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020
We couldn’t open the garage door or take out the trash or even come in the front door without flies getting in. Considering how diseased these critters are, I didn’t want them in my home. At one point I had killed 10 in a single day.. in my home!
Enough was enough! We had purchased one of those rectangular zappers you see, rebranded a thousand times, for $40 on amazon and they do work great (although loud and a bit scary to handle.) Even though it was killing our active flies, the problem still persisted.
My friend told me to wash out the trash can outside (the likely source of these flies) with bleach and soap water after the trash had been taken. So I did. I bleached and watched all those larvae go toodles into the soapy and bleach abyss. I thought that would be it. But, nope! Two days later, I’m taking out the trash and lift up my trash can and am met with a swarm of no less than 30 flies. 30!! Where did they come from in two days?!
So, I turned to Amazon once again. I saw that Terro had a garbage guard for $7 that had decent reviews. So I figured it wouldn’t hurt. I risked it and purchased the Terro T800. It arrived the next day.
When I got it, it didn’t smell like anything. It’s super tiny. I thought in NO WAY would this thing do anything. But I stuck it anyway to the garbage kid, and like another reviewer suggested, I put it by the hinge to help prevent it from being knocked out by trash. Then, I close the lid reluctantly. I was pretty sure this tiny, non electrical, non-smelly thing wasn’t going to do SQUAT. Like all the vitamin reviews on Amazon, I was pretty sure any review was made up. But, I left it alone.
I came back two days later to take out more trash and was preparing my fateful demise involving 30 more flies. My hand went up to my face. I made sure to close my mouth — you know, just in case. One fly. One came out. WHAT?
I look into the trash can which has been previously alive with maggots and saw none. NONE. And what I saw were a bunch of dead fly bodies. Those horrible vermin were gone. This must have what it felt like to be Dexter.. I have officially wiped out the enemy with punishable death. Two days later I return and just a moth comes out and the flies are still dead.
It’s been a week and I have not had to kill a single fly in my house. It’s been a week and I have not had to suffer the annoying sound of the bzzzz behind my head as I read a book and then turn around with anger, “Where are you!” I no longer have the guts of flies smashed on my palms as I smash them against the window in my vain quest to rid them from my house.
To think, months of suffering with flies and all I had to do was get this Terro Garbage Guard. It is $7 with prime and will be the best investment for you! I cannot recommend it’s enough.
Thank you, Terro, for giving me my sanity back.
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4fam
Good! Use string to hang
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024
4fam
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024
It definitely works! So glad I have this to keep the flies away! Flies have been so bad lately (unusual for September). It’s been great with my 3 cans. Can’t believe I never got this before.
Use a hose and clean out your trash to get rid of flies, maggots, and odors before using.
When you open package, there are two slits. Double sided tape is top part of package you tear open. The device is bottom part of package you open. People saying there was no tape didn’t tear top portion.
DON’T use the tape- it’s pointless and will not stay stuck to can. You can use velcro tape, but I didn’t want to take a chance it would fall off.
Just use some string or ribbon and hang inside can. Super easy to thread a piece of string through the holes and hang in can. It won’t ever fall off on trash day, and it’ll be easy to replace in 3 months.
Definitely get this (just don’t use the tape). Tape is why it’s not getting 5 stars. Company should include strong adhesive strip..not some tiny square that doesn’t stick.
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Deborah Langarica
Best product
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024