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Electronic Insect Killer ( Flowtron Model BK-40D)

Description: 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.

Reviews (16):

Very satisfied second time around
Reviewer: William Franklin Queens,NY 09-17-2005
I have owned a smaller model of the Flowtron for two years without a problem. It works very well. I decided to buy a second one so I can have one in the front and backyard. I was very pleased when I turned it on and it immediately began to attract and kill mosquitoes. I literally did not get bitten by one mosquito while the Flowtron was on. I wholeheartedly recommend the Flowtron bug zapper and am especially pleased with the price after considering mosquito trap machines that have to be baited and require electricity for a light and intake fan to be followed by a cleaning of the unit. All that is required of the Flotron is to cut it on and shake it out when it is done for the price of a 40 watt light bulb.

Excellent at zapping bugs
Reviewer: Jim Batterton Connecticut, USA 08-02-2005
I live in an area of tons of flying insect of all sizes. Being in a rural area, and having some of the only lights on in the area, flying insects come in droves to my house at night. Since putting up this bug zapper, I have seen a noticable decrease in the amount of bugs flying around the outdoor lights, etc. It really works well!

Very poor delivery
Reviewer: Jim Batterton New York, NY 01-29-2005
I ordered my product in September 2004 and still have not received it as of January 29, 2005. I cancelled the order. I would rather go to a store and buy it than buy from this seller! Don't bother.

Haven't Seen Buglight
Reviewer: P. Atkins Indiana 01-09-2005
I don't know how the bug lights work, I can't receive mine. I ordered mine back in June and just keep getting put off by Amazon, They shouldn't sell items if they can't get them in a reasonable amount of time, six months is a little much. DISSAPPOINTED!!!!!

Kills bugs but cheap construction
Reviewer: Anonymous 07-19-2004
The Flowtron worked well for me. I set it up on a dawn to dusk timer and it killed bugs so well, some preying mantis setup an eatery right below it. The only problem was that the bug zapper only last about a year before it stopped working. I replaced the bulb and cleaned it but it just stopped working. Cleaning it is a little messy but eas

Good flying bug killer
Reviewer: Big Bear "bigbearbear" San Jose, CA USA 07-16-2004
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.

IT DOES KILL MOSQUITOES!
Reviewer: JF Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 07-03-2004
You should see the pile of mosquitoes on the ground, I mounted mine near our bbq, turn it on as low as possible, I was amazed, i'm sure it killed 200 or 300 the first night alone, well see if it makes a difference in the long term, mosquitoes are a huge problem here in Winnipeg, Manitoba, even if it kills a 1000 week, it will make summer more enjoyable! JF

On behalf of bug zappers.....
Reviewer: Ryan Columbia, Missouri 06-04-2004
On behalf of bug zappers, I am well aware that bug zappers do not attract mosquitoes. The zappers do eliminate other pest though. Look at moths and how they damage crops or gardens! There's a few points for the bug zappers. I might add that the flowtron bk-40 puts on a good show though. I have had one for three years now and it has been trouble free and clog free. I have a flowtron BK 80 coming for immediate use in the back yard patio area. I am a believer in a good product when I see it, and flowtron BK 40 is a good product, and controls other pests dispite the claims out against bug zappers in general.

Relaxing,Entertaining & beneficial
Reviewer: John Clark Ohio,USA 06-03-2004
Ok, maybe it don't kill mosquitoes,which isn't attracted to light.But let me tell you,it is very relaxing to sit out late at night & just hear it a zapping away at all those other pesky flying bugs.Just you & your favorite beverage,watching the sparks fly.And it is really cool to see a frog fry in it, which mine has done on several occassions.And the beautiful moths it will attract.I find these creatures many mornings as I awake,clinging to the wall near the zappper,BEAUTIFUL!

BEST BUY FOR THE MONEY
Reviewer: Anonymous 06-03-2004
I bought this item a week ago, installed some 50 ft from my deck, and was amazed by the action. As soon as I plugged it in, it started zapping- MOSQUITOS-- I haven't even put the Octenol attractant in there yet. Make sure to buy the 40 watt version- -get a 7-8 ft shepherd's hook to mount on. At first I put it next to my deck- but then I actually read the directions and learned you want the mosquitos attracted AWAY from you- Duh!
No propane, No chemicals, No $300

Maybe buy a timer to turn on/off at certain times...

Drawbacks-
some people may be bothered by the zapping- you'll hear it !
and maybe some beneficial bugs get zapped-

Electricity- of course use a GFI outdoor outlet if possible, and outdoor rated electrical cord!

choose something else--please
Reviewer: "bug-gal" Midwest USA 12-22-2003
This device kills light attracted insects. MOSQUITOES ARE NOT ATTRACTED TO LIGHT. DEER FLIES ARE NOT ATTRACTED TO LIGHT.
These devices have been shown to significantly reduce populations of beneficial pollinating insects. You can find a summary of the research in
Science News Online, april 22, 2000.

If you want something that works, try one of the CO2 emitting devices. That's what biting flies are attracted to.

Flowtron BK-40D 40-Watt, 1-Acre Electronic Insect Killer
Reviewer: Anonymous 10-01-2002
I'm not thrilled with this product. In my opinion
the 40 watt is not powerfull enough (bright enough).
Shortly after I bought this item, I bought a used Flowtron
BK-80 and I love it. My land is not anywhere near being
1 acre, definetly not 1 & 1/2 that the 80 will cover. The
80 just seems to attract much better. I tried to purchase a
collection tray from the company, they no longer make them.
In my opinion buy the bigger one even though your yard may
not be as large as the devices claim to cover. Unfortunatly
both of them bother my dogs ! :(

owtron Insect Killer
Reviewer: Julia Spring, Texas United States 06-03-2002
Poor product. It will kill insects after it is really dark outside but it's totally ineffective in the daytime. I owned one (another brand) in the 70's that was excellent. The difference in the two was that my other one had one black light and one flourescent light. It was a softer light that seemed to attract more bugs, both in the daytime and at night. This is definitely an item to buy in a store so you can easily return it. Even the bait didn't help. I live in a subdivision that sprays for mosquitoes so we don't have many. The money would have been better spent on citronella candles. Makes a great night light though! It lights up my entire den through the windows. No more stumbling through the dark to get to the kitchen!

not for tropical mosquitos
Reviewer: Cecile Onverdacht, Suriname, S. Am. 10-10-2001
i would like to believe all the good reviews about the bk40d, but it makes me wonder whether the mosquitos here in suriname, south america, are different from those in the states.
i even ordered a second one along with replacement bulbs directly from the manufacturer, to try to protect my family from mosquitos on a patio of aprox 180 sq.metres. i am really disappointed because the manufacturer did not specify the climate zones, in which this device is to be used.
yes, i need to say that there is an occasional, popping sound, so some mosquitos get attracted but i am absolutely still bitten a lot by mosquitos
So this device is absolutely useless for me
The two stars are for the way it is designed, it looks sturdy

Bugs gone in a zap....
Reviewer: Anonymous 06-29-2000
I just hooked up our bug zapper and within a matter of minutes it was zapping away. We have been very pleased. Don't forget to order the collection tray.

A good Bug Zapper
Reviewer: Stephen Robinson San Jose, CA United States 06-13-2000
This bug zapper works great. I have two dogs that were plagued by Biting flies. This zapper was the cure. I found it to be a much cleaner solution than the alternatives. The bug bags were too smelly and the chemical strips don't work very well. This is the right solution for flying pest problems. I only Gave it 4 stars because it needs electricity. So buy yourself one of those light bulb type, power adapters and youre all set.

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