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Flowtron BK 40D Electronic Insect Killer 1 Acre Coverage Black
Last Updated: May 30, 2023 (Refresh Now)
7.7
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Reliability
147stopped working, zapper, bugs, bug, flowtron
+29%
-71%
" ... But after a month it stopped working . ... "
" ... Mine lasted 2 months. ... "
" ... Defective blinks off and on. ... "
" ... The first was DOA and the replacement worked out of the box as intended. ... faults exist and QA failures happen ... "
" ... It does what it bugs zapper is supposed to do, but it shouldn't last more than 5 months. ... "
" ... I purchased this product in June and have had to replace the bulb twice. ... "
" ... Started smoking and scared us pretty badly. ... "
" ... It stopped working after this, even with storing it inside away from the elements when not using it. ... "
Usage
114yard, backyard, patio, easy, easy to clean
+91%
-9%
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
" ... Daughter said it worked . ... "
" ... It’s helped a lot with keeping them out of the house. ... "
" ... Very easy to use. ... Effective over a large area. ... (Not RV parks.) ... "
" ... Very easy to set up, and a good size for this type of bug zapper. ... "
" ... Easy to hang on really anything. ... "
" ... I have been looking for a while to find a bug zapper that was similar to what my family had when I was a kid. ... "
" ... We take it camping. ... "
Marketplace
61amazon, replacement, box, returned, return window
+34%
-66%
" ... The window to return it closed two weeks ago. ... "
" ... Had to return it to Amazon. ... Very disappointed that Amazon stocks crap like this. ... "
" ... Ultimately, I returned it. ... "
" ... Wonder if I can get the replacement and ship this defective unit back for inspection. ... "
" ... Does not work, and unable to return now that it has been used ... "
" ... Amazon sent replacement literally broke a week later ... "
" ... I’m past the return date so not sure if I can get a new replacement. ... "
" ... I tried to go back into amazon to contact the seller to request a new one, but it didn't give me the option. ... "
Cleaning
58easy to clean, cleaned, bugs, cleaning, dead bugs
+84%
-16%
" ... It started out perfect that every bug imaginable more than I expected but when it came to clean up I realized there was no tray underneath to catch the bugs so it was a mess. ... "
" ... It works great and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
" ... Only problem I've found is keeping the electric grid clean. ... "
" ... Not Loud, and easy to clean. ... "
" ... I bought a small brush to clean off any stragglers. ... "
" ... Bug killing machine could make it easier to clean it out . ... "
" ... Clean with compressed air. ... "
Body
54plastic, mosquitoes, back door, water, open
+46%
-54%
" ... We set this up by my back door where the dogs come in and out the doggy door. ... "
" ... Upon finding the standing water where they multiplied (a rain barrel), I hung the flowtron just above it. ... "
" ... The manufacturer makes one but Amazon doesn’t carry it. ... "
" ... Before we couldn’t open the back door after the sun went down due to the hideous number of mosquitoes waiting to pounce inside. ... "
" ... Debris simply falls through the bottom, so there are no messy trays to deal with. ... "
" ... My only complaint is that it doesn’t come with a stand to hang up Vader’s death trap, so I had to buy one separately but once you hang up this big girl you will get results. ... "
" ... Built cheap it's all plastic ... "
" ... The only drawback is it’s footprint. ... "
Sound
47bugs, noise, zapping, bug, zap
+62%
-38%
" ... We like the sound of it zapping and that's hard to find at your local stores. ... "
" ... Sounds like a machine gun going off in my backyard. ... "
" ... Kinda weird but I’m actually enjoying hearing the “zapping” sound. ... "
" ... Easy to operate and low noise level. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, noise level is ok, working well ... "
" ... A nice lamp, it does kill some incects, at least I could hear the clicks. ... "
" ... Works like it should is loud when you get a lot of bugs at once but worth the price ... "
" ... Works great and isn't really loud. ... "
Features
40bulb, bug, bugs, zapper, zapper lights
+43%
-57%
" ... The light stoping working in a little over a month ... "
" ... Also keep your lights off at first to attract them to the light. ... "
" ... No on/off switch. ... "
" ... The florescent light is on but I'm not sure if the electrical zapper works. ... "
" ... Two independent studies conducted by major universities confirmed that mosquitoes are not attracted to colored lights. ... "
" ... Specifically, the light didn't work. ... "
" ... Bulb doesn't light. ... "
" ... But after bringing it back out to use a second time, the light bulb doesn’t glow blue. ... "
Price
37money, worth the money, waste of money, product, paid
+62%
-38%
" ... !, worth every penny ! ... "
" ... Good for the money ... "
" ... Definitely worth the purchase. ... "
" ... So well well worth the money ... "
" ... It's worth the money paid! ... "
" ... Best price I could fine. ... "
" ... It is well worth the price I paid. ... "
" ... Money well spent! ... "
Marketplace / Returns
37replacement, returned, return window, past, returning
+16%
-84%
" ... Too late to return. ... I am buying a different brand now at a store where i can return it if it breaks. ... Amazon should have a longer return window. ... "
" ... I'd like to return it but can't. ... "
" ... The window to return it closed two weeks ago. ... "
" ... I managed to try to straighten it as I just do not have the time for a return right now. ... "
" ... Ultimately, I returned it. ... "
" ... I want a refund and to let everyone know to please don’t purchase this bug zapper. ... "
" ... I sent them back. ... "
" ... The first was newly box, not a return, and the bait sealed. ... Processed return through Amazon, so mfg. ... "
Cable
33short, extension, length, plug, need an extension
+21%
-79%
" ... It is unsightly to have a thick cord dangling from the product going down to an outlet. ... "
" ... The cord to plug it in is literally like 10” long, now of course I’m not excepting it to have a 100’ cord on it either but that is ridiculous, it’s completely plastic, and has no on/off switch!! ... This would be a much better product with a satisfactory cord length, not made out of plastic, something with a stand, something with a timer built in and an on and off switch. ... "
" ... So, I can find a place that works without an extension cord and it just looks horrible. ... "
" ... It did not kill nor attract one fly or mosquito and to add to this the cord is extremely short. ... "
" ... Power cord very short. ... "
" ... I do not know why the manufacturer puts such a short power cord on their unit to save 25 cents, but it makes the customer have to spend and additional $3-$8 for an extension cord. ... I have a post with outlet and yet I have to add an extension cord to reach the outlet. ... What would it cost the manufacturer for an additional foot to 2 feet of cord-at volume purchase around 25 cent to 50 cents. ... "
" ... My only complaint is that the cord to plug it in is only about a foot long or so. ... "
" ... It is impossible to keep it hanging straight because of the short length of the chord as well. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
22works as advertised, seller, thank you amazon, product, picture
+68%
-32%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Compared to another bug zapper I bought on Amazon this one is better in quality and quantity. ... "
" ... Works Great, as described. ... "
" ... Fast shipping, product came exactly as shown on Amazon, Really nice item. ... "
" ... It was a better deal to buy a new one and getting a great price on Amazon sealed the deal. ... Thank you Flowtron and thank you Amazon ... "
" ... Product as described ... "
" ... Look at the picture for proof! ... "
" ... Less words- more pictures ! ... "
Size
21ground, fall, zapper, housing, heavy
+48%
-52%
" ... Since the bulbs we found we costly, and might not fit, this thing is going in the trash when the replacement bulb dies and we will buy another brand, making certain replacements are available BEFORE purchasing. ... "
" ... The manufacturer makes one but Amazon doesn’t carry it. ... "
" ... Debris simply falls through the bottom, so there are no messy trays to deal with. ... "
" ... The only drawback is it’s footprint. ... "
" ... This Fall in FL the mosquitos have been horrible! ... "
" ... Big and heavy ... "
" ... What I absolutely hated was the little trays you have to attach to the bottom that are an attractant to mosquitoes fell off the first time it rained. ... "
" ... A bug got stuck on this thing after only a few minutes and crackled and popped for the next 5 min straight. ... "
Performance
20done, flies, recommend, highly, gets
+90%
-10%
" ... But it does the job. ... "
" ... This device does a great job killing insects. ... "
" ... Does the job very well. ... "
" ... Great quality fast shipping highly recommend ... "
" ... It is big, like pretty darn big, but it does its job 💯. ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... Save the drama for your mama straight to the point plain and simple the right tool for the right job ... "
" ... Does it’s job. ... "
Software
15kills, zaps, zapper, smoking, light
+53%
-47%
" ... Kills bugs dead and can be entertaining to watch them fry. ... "
" ... YES .It kills Bugs. ... "
" ... This Flowtron would be ideal with a smart switch adapter I could turn on and off from an app. ... "
" ... Works great kills bugs ... "
" ... This thing really zaps those bugs. ... "
" ... Hung this - good-bye bugs ... "
" ... killin bugs like a charm ... "
" ... I never thought watching bugs get smoked could be so satisfying. ... "
Design
11like, really, cartridge, attractive, zapper
+73%
-27%
" ... It seems physically sturdy, and the design is attractive ... "
" ... It looks nice and definitely works, just not as well as I was hoping. ... "
" ... Once we changed the cartridge out for the new one we really started to notice a huge difference. ... "
" ... Looks like I got screwed by them. ... "
" ... Very cool zapper! ... "
" ... Other than the attractive blue light it proves no other actual use. ... "
" ... It looks just like my previous bug zapper called the Stinger. ... "
Connectivity
11would, switch, pulling, outlet, go
+64%
-36%
" ... Plug and go. ... "
" ... Just plug it in. ... "
" ... Plug it in and let it do it's thing! ... "
" ... This Flowtron would be ideal with a smart switch adapter I could turn on and off from an app. ... "
" ... This device works wonderfully! ... "
" ... just plug it in & it works! ... "
" ... Simply plug it in and its ready to go. ... "
Camera
11light, bugs, works, pictures, first
+73%
-27%
" ... First of all I LOVE THIS BUG LIGHT. ... "
" ... The pictures are from one night. ... "
" ... - anyhow, I read that wasps are photo-whatever . ... "
" ... Nice color, almost works as outdoor light. ... "
" ... It works I don't about an acre but the pictures are after on night. ... "
" ... images compare the two. ... "
" ... Very bright light ... "
" ... The photos are after one weekend of use. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
9arrived, thought, product, ordering, flowtron
+56%
-44%
" ... Looked good in box. ... "
" ... Arrived on time in perfect condition. ... "
" ... My Flowtron arrived in great condition. ... "
" ... Three days later, a brand new replacement was delivered. ... "
" ... Upon ordering I was skeptical at first of the efficacy the product. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
8picture, product, mosquitos, described, zap
+100%
" ... This sucker is awesome, works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Product works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works Great, as described. ... "
" ... Product as described ... "
" ... Less words- more pictures ! ... "
" ... Look at the picture for proof! ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
8defective, one, get, first, damaged
+25%
-75%
" ... The first was damaged when it arrived, I exchanged it for this one. ... "
" ... The first was newly box, not a return, and the bait sealed. ... "
" ... Right out of the box it’s broken. ... "
" ... Wonder if I can get the replacement and ship this defective unit back for inspection. ... "
" ... Defective blinks off and on. ... "
" ... Defective item it has a short in the electrical mesh ... "
Food
8bug, morning, love, fries, fried
+100%
" ... I was outside grilling and one of the hotspots for wasps was void of any. ... Earlier tonight I cooked up a bunch of brats on the grill. ... "
" ... Buy beer, pop popcorn and set up lawn chairs. ... "
" ... I have noticed the birds are eating the cooked bugs early in the morning, just a added benefit for them. ... "
" ... It's amazing how long some of them cook! ... "
" ... Bought to hang in the chicken pen. ... "
" ... Good for Chicken yard. ... "
" ... Our ducks love the fried-bug-showers that rain down overnight and provide tasty morning snacks😆. ... "
Battery
8charge, batteries, one, like, life
+75%
-25%
" ... I get eaten alive by mosquitoes during the summer and this has been an absolute life saver. ... "
" ... Nice to plug in and not worry about batteries dying like with the rechargeable ones. ... "
" ... Hoping this one lasts longer. ... "
" ... This thing lasts. ... "
" ... Hopefully lasts and bulbs replaceable if needed. ... "
Network
7feet, coverage, bugs, acre, away
+71%
-29%
" ... I hung it on the unused end of my patio about forty feet from our main gathering area. ... "
" ... Otherwise it keeps all the bugs away from the house. ... "
" ... I brought two of them for better coverage. ... "
" ... We have 1/2 acre in a neighborhood but we are surrounded by rural in every direction. ... "
" ... bugs in yard and in house works very well. ... "
Calling
5zap, calls, zapping, suffer, satisfying
+40%
-60%
" ... Not sure if we are supposed to hear it zap but I don’t ever hear anything. ... "
" ... Will call them tomorrow and request a new zapper. ... "
Comfort
3fall, bugs, see, mosquitos, dead
+67%
-33%
" ... No more discomfort! ... "
" ... Came back to life but keeping new one, you can just see and feel how much better it is but will see over the summer. ... "
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