# Fly-Catching Kitchen Equipment The Garbage Can Fly Trap Prevents an Infestation of Flying Insects By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-can-fly-trap References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/garbage-can-fly-trap/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/312073924/the-garbage-can-fly-trap) Few things can ruin your day like opening the garbage bin only to have dozens of [flies fly out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-matrix), which is what makes the Garbage Can Fly Trap a must-have for those who are finding themselves overrun with the flying insects. While other traps use [chemicals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-bugs) or unsightly pieces of sticky paper in order to trap flies, the Garbage Can Fly Trap works by using your garbages existing scent to its advantage. When installed into the lid of your [garbage can](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-receptacles), the Garbage Can Fly Trap creates a channel through which the scent can travel, thus attracting flies into the device where they become trapped and die. Perfect for any number of flies, the Garbage Can Fly Trap is a must for those dealing with flying intruders on the regular. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chemical-free Pest Control:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alternative pest control methods that do not rely on harmful chemicals. - **Scent-based Insect Traps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative insect traps that leverage natural scents to attract and trap pests. - **Efficient Waste Management Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design waste management systems that incorporate pest control mechanisms to prevent infestations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Improvement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate insect control features into various home improvement products and appliances. - **Pest Control Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage advanced technologies and alternative approaches to improve pest control services for homes and businesses. - **Waste Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop waste management solutions that tackle issues like pest infestations and odor control simultaneously. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Home Insect Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zevo-flying-insect-trap.md) - [Flying Insects Light Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insects-light-trap.md) - [Indoor Plant Pest Control Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safers-sticky-stiks-insect-trap.md) - [Beer Can Mosquito Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coors-light-can.md) - [Automated Anti-Odor Trash Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zita-square.md) - [Odorless Compost Kitchen Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mill-kitchen-bin.md) - [Customizable Garbage Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totem-compact-unit.md) - [Chic Utilitarian Trash Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carden-the-twin.md) - [Chemical-Free Fly Repellent Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shooaway.md)