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

by Flowtron

Product Features

• Advanced electronic insect control; non clogging killing grid; 1/2-acre killing radius
• Recommended not to be used within 25-feet of area intended for human activity, should not be attached to house or deck or other structures
• Instantaneous operation, continuous and uninterrupted service
• Uses a 15-watt bulb
• Measures 9.2 by 9.2 by 13 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 9.2 x 13 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004R9VZ
• Item model number: BK-15D
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (226 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #696 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #3 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Pest Control > Insect Zappers

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

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.

Product Description

Electronic Insect Killer 15-watts: 1/2 Acre Radius

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

223 of 225 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cost-efficient, environmenally-sensitive bug elimination, July 20, 2000

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tropic_of_criticism - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flowtron BK-15D Electronic Insect Killer, 1/2-Acre Coverage (Lawn & Patio)

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.

115 of 115 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bugs Beware, August 13, 2005

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Muriel Thompson "wildlife lover" (Daytona, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flowtron BK-15D Electronic Insect Killer, 1/2-Acre Coverage (Lawn & Patio)

I was so tired of replacing my bug zappers and had a hard time finding one that would last more than one season without the bulb burning out. I reviewed several on line as all I could find in the stores were the Stingers, and I definitly didn't want another one of those. The Flowtron I ordered worked so well that my dad had to have one too. We bought an extra bulb just in case, but neither one of us has had to replace one yet. This zapper works so much better than any I have ever tried. I noticed right away a huge difference in my flying bug problem. I live next to a lake in Florida, so you can imagine the mosquito battle I had. Now I can sit outside in the evenings and enjoy the peaceful setting without continuously swatting bugs. I bought the 1 acre light and my dad only needed the 1/2 acre one. Both do a great job and would highly recommend a Flowtron Zapper to all in need.

96 of 97 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Durable, effective on mosquitos, USA made, August 27, 2004

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vintagerider (Bay Area) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flowtron BK-15D Electronic Insect Killer, 1/2-Acre Coverage (Lawn & Patio)

I have used these for a few years. They are the same ones sold under the Sears label. Experiment with the height from the ground for different types of bugs. For mosquitos, place no more than six feet from the ground. Place in a shallow tray of water and watch the kill rate! Do not immerse any part of bulb or grid in water (rain won't harm it).