Flowtron BK-40D Electronic Insect Killer, 1-Acre Coverage

by Flowtron

Product Features

• Advanced Electronic Insect Control
• Non Clogging Killing Grid
• 1 Acre Killing Radius
• Instantaneous Operation,Continuous and Uninterrupted Service
• 40 watt Bulb

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.2 x 16.5 inches ; 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 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: B00004R9VW
• Item model number: BK-40D
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (183 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #450 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-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 40-watts: 1 Acre Radius

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

153 of 155 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does what it's supposed to do, August 28, 2006

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F. Rabi (Iowa City, IA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flowtron BK-40D Electronic Insect Killer, 1-Acre Coverage (Lawn & Patio)

There are two ways to measure the quality of an insect zapper. First, how powerful is it light? That will determine from how far away insects will be attracted. Second, how powerful are its "shocks"? That will, of course, determine what happens to the hapless critters. The Flowtron BK-40D performs both of these admirably.

This should be set up AWAY from your seating area - at least 10 yards. It will attract and kill so many insects that if it is near you, you will get covered. Also, the zapping noises it makes as it kills can be intimidating to young kids.

The plug comes off a short (6 inches or so) wire from the top as it hangs down from your pole. Make sure whatever extension cord you use is rated for outdoor use.

There is a compartment just below this model, which will fit a sticky mosquito attractant - one comes free with this package. You can get refills easily at Target or WalMart. Cost about $4. You probably will not need them, however, because the UV light does a good job of attracting insects.

I recommend it fully.

59 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very smart design, works great., October 20, 2005

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Nathan C (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flowtron BK-40D Electronic Insect Killer, 1-Acre Coverage (Lawn & Patio)

This is my second bug zapper. Took another brand back that didn't work. This zapper is working great, and that's all thanks to its intelligent design.

Some bug zappers have super small entry holes, and then wimpy little electrodes inside. This zapper is designed to let bugs fly in easily, and it has vertical electrodes that zap bugs. This zapper works really well...in fact the other night it was zapping like crazy because it was hot and the bugs were out. We live in an urban area near a plant nursery, so we'd always have bugs coming in the back door. Now this zapper kills them and attracts them away from our backdoor. Great product!

43 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good flying bug killer, July 16, 2004

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Big Bear "bigbearbear" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flowtron BK-40D Electronic Insect Killer, 1-Acre Coverage (Lawn & Patio)

We don't have a mosquito problem but my wife and I usually spend our time at our computers which are located close to our deck. At night, flying bugs would wiggle into the house and send my wife screaming and wailing. So I bought this bug zapper and the problem is solved. A good product if you need something to keep flying bugs out of the house during warm summer nights.

Before buying this product, think of a way to hang it some place. I put mine on a deck table but its a little wobbly and may fall over if there's a strong gust of wind.

I can't identify most of the bugs killed by the zapper, some are small green thinggy with wings and some of rather big long flying bug. It did killed a lady bug however, not sure if that's a good thing or not.