Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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

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

Price: $42.18
Manufacturer: Flowtron Outdoor Products
Buy from amazon.com

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

Information

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #16 in Lawn & Patio
  • Color: Black
  • Brand: Flowtron
  • Model: BK-15D
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 13.00" h x 9.25" w x 9.25" l,
  • Advanced Electronic Insect Control
  • Non Clogging Killing Grid
  • 1/2 Acre Killing Radius
  • Instanatenous Operation,Continuous and Uninterrupted Service
  • 15 watt Bulb, Environmentally Friendly

Product Reviews

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.


Cost-efficient, environmenally-sensitive bug elimination
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.

Durable, effective on mosquitos, USA made
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).

Bugs Beware
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.


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