Flowtron Model BK 15D Electronic Insect Killer 1/2 Acre Coverage

Customer Reviews

Good job so far.

2008-05-30
I've had the Flowtron for about two weeks now. It has worked well and the mosquito population has been minimized in my back yard. The question you have to ask yourself before buying this is, "Are you smarter than a mosquito?" If the answer is "yes," this product will work for you. Besides the octenol pack, which lures the mosquito to the device, I also place a piece of sweaty clothing near the device, like socks or a shirt, to enhance its attractiveness for mosquitos. Other items I plan to try near the device: a bag of composting grass, which releases carbon dioxide and generates some heat, as well as dry ice, which gives off carbon dioxide. I have not used these other items yet becuase the current set-up has worked so well. As for "beneficial bugs" being killed, I haven't seen it at all. I only run the lamp at night, so bees and other daytime bugs aren't affected. I have yet to see a single moth killed by this device (if those could be considered beneficial bugs). My bug lamp cost about $24 and a six-pack of octenol packets cost $21 (both bought at Sam's Club). For less than $50, you can provide good mosquito protection in your yard.

Awesome

2008-05-14
This zapper works better than expected. The light draws bugs from all around so just place it away from where you are and your bug free. The plastic cage keeps the larger bugs from touching the electric core. Provides endless enjoyment to watch the bugs touch it. Highly recommend it.

Flowtron 15 watt Insect-killing Lamp

2008-04-12
I have owned the Flowtron BK-15D for about nine months now. I have it hanging at the corner ceiling of my room. The power plug of the bug lamp is connected to a 24 hour digital programmable timer (Intermatic DT121) set to automatically turn on the bug lamp at night, then turn off in the morning. Underneath the bug lamp is a litter tray with a mixture of baking soda and beach sand. I have had no problems with the bug lamp. There are times when I am woken up from sleep because of bugs being zapped, but after a while, you can get used to that zapping sound. Last year, prior to owning the bug lamp, I have had spider bites, gnat infestations, wandering moths, and mosquitoes in my room. With the Flowtron BK-15D, my room and bed is now bug-free. No more expenses toward bug sprays and rash ointments. As far as cleaning and maintaining the bug lamp, I have had no need to do this as I have set up a litter tray lined with a mixture of fine sand and baking soda, which I periodically empty and refill. In the future, I would probably spray the interior of the lamp housing with compressed air and brush off dead bugs stuck on the metal casing, but other than that, the lamp is extremely low maintenance. I would recommend this product to people who are in my situation: cost effective mosquito control for a private space or room.

very good product

2008-04-05
THIS PRODUCT THAT I PURCHASED IS A VERY GOOD PRODUCT IT WORKS JUST LIKE IT SAID IT WOULD WORK I AM GOING TO PURCHASE ANOTHER ONE VERY SOON FOR THE PRICE YOU CAN'T BEAT IT .

It works when bugs fly to it!

2008-01-06
It definitely works when flies are attracted to it. You should be aware though that not all flies are attracted to the UV light it emits. So those won't be eliminated. which is good if you plan to use it outdoors. You care to kill mosquitoes only, I hope. Anyway, if you plan to use it indoors to kill other flies, it may or may not work. Check to see if your particular fly is attracted to UV before buying it.
I gave it 4 stars because of the buzzing sound it gives, but most other similar products do the same anyway except the high end ones.

This thing is amazing !!!

2008-07-22
My backyard has a ton of critters. The flowtron kills 600 bugs a minute easily without clogging. It blows away the other zappers Ive had. This is a freakin killing machine, no doubt about it. The king of bug zapppers!!!

Flowtron model BK-40D and BK-15D electronic bug zapper

2008-06-25
I live in Central Wisconsin and the mosquitoes are the worst I've seen in years, because of all the rain we've had this spring. I ordered 2 of the Flowtron bug zappers (1/2 acre and a 1 acre). They have helped tremendously to get rid of the bugs. We can actually enjoy being outdoors again. They are continually zapping the bugs day and night. We put a tray under one of the zappers to see just how many bugs got zapped. There were hundreds of bugs (flies, mosquitoes, moths, wasps) laying dead by morning. These zappers are great.

Flowtron 1/2 acre Perfect for Backyard

2008-06-25
For years my wife and I lived without any kind of bug protection. We immediately noticed a difference after hanging this off of our furtherest point on our deck. It is very hard not just to stop and listen to it because it truly does attract and zap every bug that swarms to it. This thing is super effective and will probably come with us on future camping trips.

Our neighbors are ordering the same one as well it is so effective. I highly recommend this product and cannot say enough good things...great deal!!!

GRREAT PRODUCT, GREAT PRICE !!!!!!!!!!

2008-06-13
GOT IT FOR POOL DECK AND IT'S WORKING GREAT, TY FOR ANOTHER GREAT
PRODUCT, KEEP U8P THE GOOD WORK

Lasted A Whole 2 Months

2008-06-04
I bought this with high hopes. Right out of the box this thing was super loud but I thought maybe it would settle in. Well it did. The noise dropped off after about 3 days. But I should have returned it right away. The thing died completely just outside the return window. Total junk!