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Flowtron's lantern-style insect killer uses nontoxic ultraviolet light to eliminate mosquitoes, biting flies, and other insects over a 1/2-acre area. The insect killer is cleaner and safer than its chemical counterparts, and its patented nonclogging killing grid eliminates the grid clogging that can short-circuit the unit or cause flare-ups of insect remains. The insect killer features high-impact construction and a protective outer enclosure to prevent children, pets, birds, or wildlife from contacting the charged grid.
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Electronic Insect Killer 15-watts: 1/2 Acre Radius
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262 of 265 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:1/2-Acre Coverage
There are several different versions of this product, each one for increasingly large areas. This one--the smallest--is good for up to half an acre of protection. It's the perfect size for a large patio or deck and a modest lawn. Some may not like the zapping sound interrupting their nighttime outdoor fun, but it is probably the most environmentally-sensitive way to rid your lawn and patio of bugs. The 15 watts of power needed to run this machine also make it one of the cheapest bug eliminators.
One of the great things about this model is unheralded in the list of features Amazon gives. With the addition of an (included) strip of UV-activated bait, it's positively lethal against mosquitos. We've found it to be much more effective than citronella torches.
About the only thing that mars this otherwise excellent device is the need to place it in front of the area you mean to protect. This would typically mean placing it away from a house, not next to it. Depending on your particular site, this can mean using extension cords, which come with their own set of safety issues. Happily, however, this is an extremely energy-efficient device, so it's definitely not going to break your electricity budget.
263 of 268 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:1-1/2-Acre Coverage|Amazon Verified Purchase
Stinger:
Pros- With mosquito lure, killed lotsa bad insects- BUT!
Cons- Their electric wire grid uses square wires that QUICKLY clog up. Pretty soon it was packed solid & killing nothing!
I had to keep blowing it out ( air compressor) every couple of
days- HASSLE!
Flowtron BK-80D (took the wimpy 40w back!)-
UPDATE-
NOTE!- Spray electrical grid bars with PAM when new for easier cleaning later, but be SURE & remove bulbs FIRST or they will crack.
-I tried Carefully spraying Just the bars with water, and ruined the unit (saved the old bulbs)!
Pros- Killed lots more bugs, because it NEVER clogs up! The electric rods are straight up/down, so no cross wires to catch falling insects & clog. Dead insects fall out the bottom- Blow clean once a month.
Update!-
Forget the pricy attractant! My Flowtron 80w kills mosquitos!- Hundreds of dead ones underneath! My Flowtron 15w didn't do much, but 40w was pretty good (much cheaper bulbs)!
My theory!- Mosquitos are attracted to the heat that is generated when moths... are zapped!
I've watched the mosquitos come as moths are being zapped!- Love the zapping noise (not that loud)!
Cons- The only con is that the outer protective plastic cage HAD bars only about 1/2" apart (same with Stinger)- This kept larger moths... from being able to easily get in to the electric grid.
I used a large wire cutter, to cut out every 3d bar, on top 2/3ds of cage. Alternating..., so cut bar was in the middle of two solid bars on adajacent side- Still rigid!
I put it on an outside timer (for when evenings cool down- Not much insect activity below 55 degrees...). Adjust accordingly.
Never hang it near a door, as their is always a 10'+ swarm of insects around it.
Try to hang it over head high, in a DRY (electric) area.
Removing the bulbs to clean them WILL cause the socket contacts to fail!- I never did figire out how to thoroughly clean the bulbs (High psi compressor helps, and IS a must!- Vacuum cleaner is too wimpy!)!?
Pros- With mosquito lure, killed lotsa bad insects- BUT!
Cons- Their electric wire grid uses square wires that QUICKLY clog up. Pretty soon it was packed solid & killing nothing!
I had to keep blowing it out ( air compressor) every couple of
days- HASSLE!
Flowtron BK-80D (took the wimpy 40w back!)-
UPDATE-
NOTE!- Spray electrical grid bars with PAM when new for easier cleaning later, but be SURE & remove bulbs FIRST or they will crack.
-I tried Carefully spraying Just the bars with water, and ruined the unit (saved the old bulbs)!
Pros- Killed lots more bugs, because it NEVER clogs up! The electric rods are straight up/down, so no cross wires to catch falling insects & clog. Dead insects fall out the bottom- Blow clean once a month.
Update!-
Forget the pricy attractant! My Flowtron 80w kills mosquitos!- Hundreds of dead ones underneath! My Flowtron 15w didn't do much, but 40w was pretty good (much cheaper bulbs)!
My theory!- Mosquitos are attracted to the heat that is generated when moths... are zapped!
I've watched the mosquitos come as moths are being zapped!- Love the zapping noise (not that loud)!
Cons- The only con is that the outer protective plastic cage HAD bars only about 1/2" apart (same with Stinger)- This kept larger moths... from being able to easily get in to the electric grid.
I used a large wire cutter, to cut out every 3d bar, on top 2/3ds of cage. Alternating..., so cut bar was in the middle of two solid bars on adajacent side- Still rigid!
I put it on an outside timer (for when evenings cool down- Not much insect activity below 55 degrees...). Adjust accordingly.
Never hang it near a door, as their is always a 10'+ swarm of insects around it.
Try to hang it over head high, in a DRY (electric) area.
Removing the bulbs to clean them WILL cause the socket contacts to fail!- I never did figire out how to thoroughly clean the bulbs (High psi compressor helps, and IS a must!- Vacuum cleaner is too wimpy!)!?
176 of 178 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:1-1/2-Acre Coverage|Amazon Verified Purchase
Here in Houston we have had a particularly difficult time with mosquitos this year (due to heavy rainfall). I almost felt like we were held "hostage" inside our house, since going outdoors meant a barrage of mosquitos! But thanks to the Flowtron bug killer which we now have on our back patio, we can enjoy the out-of-doors again! We purchased the 80-watt model, even though our yard is only 1/3 acre. It has been very effective in eliminating our mosquito problem. One word of caution: the zapping noise generated by the Flowtron really bothers our Golden Retriever. He has even tried to escape from the back yard! We're hoping he eventually becomes accustomed to it. Just keep this in mind if you have pets ............
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Broke in less than a week
I never really got to enjoy this product, as it broke in less than a week. Before it broke, we found it difficult to install, mainly for the reasons noted in other reviews: it has... Read more
Published 1 day ago by M&M
pretty good product
Works ok, but doesn't killem all! Probably should have went with bigger unit. But for the price, it does the job. It is a good buy.
Published 1 day ago by sandman
quick delivery and good so far
I purchased this insect killer 6 weeks ago.
Very quick shippment. I hung it on the tree of my backyard, manually turn on/off, after 4 weeks, so far, so good.
Very quick shippment. I hung it on the tree of my backyard, manually turn on/off, after 4 weeks, so far, so good.
Published 8 days ago by Guojun Chen
totally awesome
dont bother with buying cheapy models at wally and big hardware stores they are no comparison,this thing is so powerful bugs aint got a chance,it will smoke bugs in a flash, jus... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Jeffrey G. Williams
Flowtron BK-40D Bug Zapper
So far so good. It kills plenty of insects all types at night. The insects fall through the bottom of the bug zapper so there is no tray to clean. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Big E
Flowtron Insect Killer
Here in West Texas we have quite a few flying insects, especially at night. I have purchased a number of non-Flowtron bug wackers over the past few years and they proved to be next... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Garey L. Chambers
Great Bug Zapper!
In the past I have owned smaller cheaper bug zappers that did an ok job, but this does a wonderful job and has decreased the bug population around the back yard tremendiously! Read more
Published 12 days ago by GMan
You might take heed before buying the Flowtron
Seen these bug zappers around and thought it was time to buy one to help zap mosquitos and bugs in back yard and patio area. Read more
Published 12 days ago by J. B. Bormann
Do Not Take In Pool
Had it in my yard for a couple weeks, but I noticed it wasn't helping to keep bugs from crawling into my pool to die, so I tossed it in there to clear out all the dead earwigs and... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Pool Guy
Bug zapper
Bug zapper works great and it was exactly as described. Covers a large area. Just hang and plug it in...it's ready!
Published 13 days ago by Kam
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