“The Bear” Star Abby Elliott Swears By These Smart Tricks to Keep Her Home Bug-Free

The Bear star Abby Elliott is no stranger to chaos — whether she’s dealing with kitchen messes as Natalie “Sugar” Berzatto in The Bear or calming toddler storms in her real life at home. But in her newest role, she’s not just managing meltdowns; she’s also preventing them entirely. Elliott stars in a new campaign, in partnership with STEM, where she plays a calm, collected “Pest Insurance Agent” who protects people from the panic-stricken madness of a single flying bug. Her solution? The STEM Protection Bundle.

For a limited time, STEM is offering a Pest Protection Bundle exclusively on Amazon for $24.70 — a nod to 24/7 protection. The kit comes with two plug-in, insecticide-free traps (the Light Trap and Fan Trap), headphones, a fly-shaped stress ball, and a mini portable fan.

The STEM Light Trap plugs directly into wall outlets and uses UV light to attract flying insects like gnats and fruit flies. It’s silent and ideal for visible areas where bugs are naturally drawn to light. The Fan Trap, on the other hand, uses gentle fan-powered suction to pull in flying bugs. It’s best for open areas where pests are already zipping around but not necessarily chasing the light.

Elliot likes to use the Fan Trap near entryways and open spaces, and the Light Trap closer to her plants and fruit bowls. “Flies drive me nuts,” she admits. “I have two kids and pets. This is a safe product to use for them, and it’s also very discreet.”

In addition to using STEM products, Elliott relies on a couple of other tricks to keep her home clean and pest-free. “White vinegar works for almost everything,” says Elliott on her favorite cleaning staple to use, a tip she learned from her grandmother.

Elliott’s final piece of advice for keeping her space pest-free? Don’t underestimate the power of simply keeping doors shut. “With my kids going outside to our yard, we forget,” she says. “Luckily, we have STEM.”