Zevo Reviews

Zevo

Overall Rating

1.9

54 Customer Reviews

Summary

Zevo’s line of flying insect traps and botanical-based sprays promises to naturally kill bugs, without the use of chemicals that can harm mammals. Read what customers are sharing about these products.

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1.9 Stars out of 54 Reviews
5 Star:14% 4 Star:3% 3 Star:9% 2 Star:3% 1 Star:68%
24% Recommend This Company
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Posted on Dec 20, 2023

Does not work, horrible smell

By Becca W., Oklahoma City, OK, Verified Reviewer

I used this product to take care of a roach issue. I’ve sprayed them directly, I’ve sprayed it in my trash can, I’ve sprayed it on the counters. It doesn’t do anything except make my head hurt from the fumes. I don’t think it’s safe for people. I’ll be using STEM from now on; at least that one works (although it’s stinky).

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Horrible smell

Does not kill roaches

Makes me sick

Posted on Sep 7, 2023

Absolutely not safe for pets!

By Didi N., San Bernardino, CA, Verified Reviewer

We're dealing with our second sick kitty from this product. If there is ever a class action suit, I'm in! After over a thousand dollars ($1,000.00) in vet bills and watching two of my furbabies get sick, these people need to pay!

Length of Use: 6–12 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Deceptive advising

Pets getting sick and dying

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 22, 2023

Do not get this product

By Australia S., Nashville, TN, Verified Reviewer

My grandmother had insects so we bought the product to spray in her house. That night, after spraying, her throat got very irritated and she started coughing up blood. Not thinking it was the bug spray, we continued on and used it, and about a week and a half later, the same thing! I do not recommend this product!

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Jul 15, 2023

2 dead cats, one very sick dog

By Sarah M., Reform, AL, Verified Reviewer

At first, I LOVED this stuff. It’s awesome…but only in a “fly-swatter” type of way. You have to spray the pest directly.

Then, a perfectly healthy cat of ours was found dead and completely free of any trauma.

Then, my dog started throwing up randomly and yet another cat got sick and it was horrendous to watch because this cat (who we always called the savage because he was our snake slayer) wasted away into nothing because he couldn’t eat or drink water at all. It was a very slow death and it was irreversible once it began. Nothing ever sprayed around him or on his food or water.

I say stay far from this if you have a pet. Even I would get nauseous over it at times though because the smell does linger after you spray it and it’s sickening at times.

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

I thought it was going to handle our fly and mosquito problem

I thought it was going to do it safely

It was affordable

It didn’t do it safely

Perfectly healthy cats got sick and died within days

We lost animals we loved because I trusted this mess

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Mar 8, 2023

Not safe for pets

By Alicia F., Philadelphia, PA, Verified Reviewer

Used this product one time in the downstairs of my home, and not even an hour later, my dog is covered in hives and her face is puffy. I got her out in fresh air and it started clearing up, but as soon as we were back home again, it slowly started getting bad again. THIS IS NOT SAFE FOR PETS AT ALL. Never had this kind of reaction with Raid or any other big-name bug spray, and this stuff wasn't even used in a room my dog is allowed to go in!

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Not pet safe

Helpful Review? 5 People Have Voted

Posted on Mar 1, 2023

Not safe for pets

By Samantha H., Cincinnati, OH, Verified Reviewer

I sprayed Zevo on my plants and windowsills that had a massive flying insect problem. It only kills on contact. I then opened the doors and windows and put on the fans for about 4 hours to get the smell out of the air — you can still smell it but it fades overnight when you do that. However, my dog woke up the next day with red eyes, lethargy, and no appetite. Then he threw up like in dry heaves with yellow frothy stuff coming out of his empty belly. Not sure if he will recover, but Zevo needs to be sued for saying it is safe for pets. (See prior reviews where it killed kittens.)

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

The lies on the product as in "safe for pets"

The false advertising that it kills pests, it doesn't kill pests, drowning them doesn't count

The substance is ineffective unless you want sick or dead pets

Helpful Review? 8 People Have Voted

Posted on Mar 1, 2023

Almost died breathing in the spray.

By Visited D., Florida, Verified Reviewer

Worst allergic reaction in my life. I almost died breathing Zevo in. I must be a bug. Needed oxygen. Left me without a voice. Smells heinous. Ruined my throat.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 7 People Have Voted

Posted on Dec 11, 2022

The odor of the spray ran me out of my house.

By Lana E., Edmond, OK, Verified Reviewer

We purchased Zevo because we have pets and wanted something safe. I saw a spider run into my closet so I sprayed the bottom of my closet. The fumes were so bad I couldn't sleep in the room that night. I had to open the window, set up a fan blowing to the outside. It still was so strong, it was awful. I ended up having to run an ozone machine for hours. Finally got it to a point I could sleep in there but you can still smell it. The odor is toxic. It gets up your nose and in your mouth and you can't get it out. I can't imagine if one sprayed an entire room with this stuff. Would never recommend!

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

I think it is false advertising to say this is safe and non toxic.

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Nov 18, 2022

Worthless spray nozzle

By Juan C., Denver, CO, Verified Reviewer

This product does kill all sorts of insects, but it leaves a terrible smell that lingers on and on. And the oily mess is hard to get rid of. But the worst thing is the faulty spray nozzle of the aerosol can. In the beginning, it works fine. But after a few uses, it stops working. You need to redesign the trigger.

Length of Use: 6–12 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

It kills all kinds of insects

Leaves behind an awful smell

Leaves behind an oily mess

The nozzle mechanism stops working after a few uses

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Nov 16, 2022

The smell will gag a horse!

By Denise W. , Pine Hill, AL

This is the worst bug spray ever! You have to pretty much drown the bug in this spray to get it to die. The smell will linger in your home for hours and hours. I sprayed a water bug in my living room one evening and I had to spray so much of the product in it just to have it lay there a wiggle around for a while. I just gave up and ended up smashing it with a shoe. My house smelled so awful from the fumes and the next morning you could still smell it very loud all throughout my house. It cost way more than other bug sprays and between its ineffectiveness in killing unwanted bugs and the awful smell it definitely isn’t worth buying.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 11, 2022

This product kills cats!

By Willie F., Greenville, IN, Verified Reviewer

Even though they advertise as completely safe for pets and people, after using this product our three cats died an agonizing death brought on by 2 of the "natural " ingredients. The manufacturers don't have any concerns for anything other than making money. They simply put you on endless hold if you call. Don't buy this product!

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

It killed our three cats with no warning

Helpful Review? 6 People Have Voted

Posted on Sep 11, 2022

It's effective on the bugs we use it for but the smell from the spray is intolerable!

By Carole W., Red Bank, NJ, Verified Reviewer

I have asthma and allergies and the residue from the spray is overwhelming, causing me to have headaches and coughing. I have to turn off the air conditioning and then air out my entire house after its use.

The Zevo traps are just as effective with no after-effects.

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

The effectiveness of the spray and trap for ants and flying insects

The smell and oily residue it leaves behind

Helpful Review? 5 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 24, 2022

Terrible

By Tess S., Florida, Verified Reviewer

I'm sensitive to smells, allergens, etc. This product sounded like it was natural and safe, but every time my husband sprays it I get a sore throat, cough, and headache. It smells horrible and leaves a residue.

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Symptoms from exposure

Oily residue

Helpful Review? 8 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 31, 2022

Heavy oil residue!

By D T., Santa Monica, CA, Verified Reviewer

We love supporting products that produce less harmful chemicals and are environment friendly, however, we are not satisfied with the excessive amount of oil the Zevo spray leaves on the surface. After using the clear spray bottle a couple of times on our kitchen tile floor, we are dealing with messy oily footprints all over the wood floor in our home. Note that we only used the spray in a couple of spots on the kitchen floor, however, the oil remained there for days! Dry wiping the oil just did not work, instead, we had to use wet mops to lift much of the oil. This is just too much work!

We can no longer use this product unless the company finds a way to reduce the amount of oil in the solution.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Eco friendly product

Product quality

Very oily residue

Extra work required to clean up oil residue

Helpful Review? 8 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 24, 2022

Doesn't work

By Sher J., Tucson, AZ, Verified Reviewer

Found a few roaches coming through the sewer drain. Purchased Zevo ant, roach, and spider. Doesn't work, unless you drown them with the spray. Will look for another alternative spray before I get more.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 8 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 27, 2022

Best product ever!

By Jeanne B., West Monroe, LA, Verified Reviewer

I began using this product out of frustration that nothing else worked. I am amazed by the results and how fast and effective it worked! I used it in areas with four small kittens and we had no problems whatsoever. The smell does linger but it smells very natural, not unpleasant.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Actually works as advertised

Safe around my young kittens

Price is very reasonable

No “cons” were specified in this review

Posted on May 27, 2022

Smells horrific, lingers. No, don't get it!

By Maria L., Mayodan, NC, Verified Reviewer

We saw Zevo on TV, paid $7.00 at a local store because it's natural and we have a dog.

I used it at about 10pm last night in our bathroom and the smell is so overpowering that I have a window open and a fan in the window, trying to get the stink out! I have to use the spare bathroom, cannot even go in there! My worry is how long will this last? I saw another man had to leave his home!

Please don't buy this! I used this one time.

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Commercial

The smell, and can't breathe it, so bad

Doesn't work except to make humans leave

Strong, lingering, terrible strong odor

Helpful Review? 16 People Have Voted

Posted on Feb 20, 2022

Beware!

By Michael S. , Floral Park, NY

This product is terrible and extremely harmful to pets. I have 7 cats and each one experienced problems after I sprayed this product in my house to try to kill the flies. I contacted Zevo who transferred me to Safety International and I spoke with a Dr. Benson, a vet who informed me that it can cause respiratory conditions in cats. In fact, one of my cats who wasn't sick suddenly passed away several weeks after I used this product in my home. The vet from P&G contacted my vet who informed them this cat was not sick before this.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 18 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 29, 2021

Beware!

By K H. , Buffalo, NY

This product made a lot of claims that didn't materialize. Didn't kill the flying critters like it said it would, even after dousing them fully. The smell is awful and lingering, and as far as being safe for humans? Don't believe this. I used the spray twice, both times I got a severe allergic reaction. My body was covered in hives and the second time I almost took myself to the ER. If you see this product - run!

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

False advertising

Dangerous product

Helpful Review? 12 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 18, 2021

Disappointed

By Sharon A. , Charleston, WV

I was sold on the fact this spray would kill insects and is safe for animals. After trying the product, I was not impressed with its ability to kill the bugs AND the smell was nauseating and lasted forever. I threw it out because there is no way I would want to smell that smell again!

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Safe for animals

Smell

Lack of effectiveness

Helpful Review? 12 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 4, 2021

Zero stars if I could

By Steve S., Florida, Verified Reviewer

The “Instant Action” misnomer on the label refers to how quickly you’ll throw the rest away after using it once or twice. I sprayed it on a cockroach that was already on its back due to my outdoor treatment. Came back twenty minutes later to dispose of what was expected to be a dead roach, he was still kicking. Vigorously.

It’s cloyingly stinky AND it doesn’t work. At all. Those commercials had to be rigged. The reality isn’t even close.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Their product

False advertising

Helpful Review? 9 People Have Voted

Posted on Sep 9, 2021

Truly awful

By Jesse D., Glenn Heights, TX, Verified Reviewer

See above! That was a waste of money. The only way this stuff will kill an insect is by drowning it. The stench will remain forever.

It really got tested last night. My pet iguana dropped her tail. I isolated her in the bathroom to give her a place to heal. That bathroom has already been treated twice with Zevo. At 1:30 this morning I woke up and went to check on her. The end of her tail was covered in ants! It was horrible! I got her out of them, and them off of her, and then killed them all and cleaned them up with something that actually works - Awesome Orange from Dollar Tree.

I'm sure Zevo really is harmless to kids and pets, since it is obviously harmless to everything else. I was hoping maybe I'd found something effective and safe. Nope.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Their spouting a bunch of pseudo-scientific garbage to sell a product

Their complete and total lack of character

Helpful Review? 12 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 19, 2021

Irritate your skin if in contact

By Ruth B. , Corona, CA

I sprayed it by mistake without even knowing it and got a horrible rash on my leg for days, had to go to the doctor to prescribe medication. It has been a week already and is not going away. Please be careful when you spray it and if you pray it by mistake and touch your skin wash it right away.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Smelly

Too messy

Helpful Review? 10 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 10, 2021

The fly, gnat, fruit fly spray

By Carol M., Belen, NM, Verified Reviewer

Awful. All that it kills is flying in the air. This stuff falls to the ground. Real slippery. Almost killed myself. Plus it appears no flies died. I had no gnats or fruit flies as a problem. I will not buy more products. Some landed on my kitchen counter and smells deadly.

Confused. I usually love Procter & Gamble products.

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Fly spray

Helpful Review? 8 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 21, 2021

Absolutely the worst product I have ever used!

By Robert B., Orlando, FL, Verified Reviewer

Bought this product because the TV ad said that it was safe around pets! This is no doubt a complete lie. On the bottle it even says if you get it in your mouth, you should wash out your mouth and then CALL A DOCTOR. So if your dog or cat walks into this oily mess and licks their paws I guess your pets are out of luck. The smell is the worst, more lingering and irritating than I have ever encountered! The oily mess does not dry, the label says do NOT spray on clothes, rugs, curtains, or furniture. It also says to wipe clean any surface that the spray comes into contact with completely until the surface is not slippery with soap and water. Additionally, the label says it contains at least three oils, one of which is mineral oil. I sprayed this product around my kitchen for no more than ten seconds and it took me almost three hours with a power scrubber to clean it. It's been over 5 hours since I cleaned the floors and the smell is still sickening.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Lying

Deceptive ad

Misrepresentation

Helpful Review? 16 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 30, 2021

Buy a fly swatter or a shoe!

By Lucas P., Syracuse, NY, Verified Reviewer

Used almost 1/4 of the can on spiders and they seem to continue to thrive. Kept on spraying, hitting the spider dead center. Should have rolled up a newspaper and wacked it!

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Seemed like a good product from ads

Had to spray a lot on one insect

Smell lingers

I don't buy that it is safe for pets and humans

Helpful Review? 10 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 22, 2021

Works but irritant to humans

By Heidi D., Lititz, PA, Verified Reviewer

The smell is pleasant, that of citronella, and it does kill on contact, however, it left me with sinus and throat irritation as well as a lingering headache. Sprayed in the a.m. and still suffering hours later at work! I thought this would be a better alternative to pine-scented RAID. Although RAID scent was strong, it did not irritate like Zevo. Will not buy again. Also, RAID dries quicker. Zevo leaves a puddle of oil that I'm not sure would dry so I had to wipe it off the floors and I just left a thin line around baseboards and doorways.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 14 People Have Voted
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