Flowtron BK-80D Reviewed
Are you troubled by more insects than you can swat? Sick of citronella? Driven mad by mosquitoes? The Flowtron BK-80D Electric Bug Zapper is just what you need to remove pesky insects from the guest list at your next picnic or outdoor get-together. This ecologically friendly device uses no fogs, sprays, or poisons and comes completely assembled and ready for use.
The unit plugs into a standard electrical socket and operates for only pennies a day. It utilizes a high-intensity black light bulb to lure and eliminate light-sensitive flying insects and is designed to protect 
an area of up to 1-1/2 acres. An exclusive mosquito-attractant cartridge, activated when the unit is turned on, is also included.
The The Flowtron BK-80D Electric Bug Zapper high-efficiency vertical grid eliminates clogging that can cause short-circuits or flare-up of insect remains, and a protective outer enclosure prevents injury to children, pets, birds, and wildlife. The durable casing is rainproof and rustproof for years of trouble-free operation. A two-year limited manufacturer’s warranty is included.
Lantern style
Constructed of black weatherproof Lexan and galvanized metal, teflon insulators, and vertical rod killing grid. Attracts and kills mosquitoes, flies and other flying insects. Easy bulb replacement. Uses 2 40 Watt high intensity black light bulb.
No propane gas, no sticky paper, no bags or traps to empty. Environmentally friendly wit no pesticides, fogs sprays or odors. Unit size: 11" x 11" x 18½" Uses replacement bulbs Two 40-watt, high-intensity, "U" shaped, ultraviolet bulbs BF-150 (Aubuchon Item # 105175).
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
Pros- With mosquito lure, killed lotsa bad insects- BUT!
Cons- Their electric wire grid uses square wires that QUICKLY clog up. Pretty soon it was packed solid & killing nothing! I had to keep blowing it out ( air compressor) every couple of days- HASSLE!
Flowtron "80!" (took the 40w back!)-
Pros- Killed lots more bugs, because it NEVER clogs up! The electric rods are straight up/down, so no cross wires to catch falling insects & clog. Dead insects fall out the bottom- Blow clean once a month.
Update!
Forget the pricy attractant! My Flowtron 80w electric bug zapper kills mosquitos!- Hundreds of dead ones underneath! My Flowtron 15w didn’t do much, but 40w was pretty good (much cheaper bulbs)!
My theory!- Mosquitos are attracted to the heat that is generated when moths… are zapped! I’ve watched the mosquitos come as moths are being zapped!- Love the zapping noise (not that loud)!
Cons- The only con is that the outer protective plastic cage HAD bars only about 1/2" apart (same with Stinger)- This kept larger moths… from being able to easily get in to the electric grid.
I used a large wire cutter, to cut out every 3d bar, on top 2/3ds of cage. Alternating…, so cut bar was in the middle of two solid bars on adajacent side- Still rigid!
I put it on an outside timer (for when evenings cool down- Not much insect activity below 55 degrees…). Adjust accordingly. Never hang it near a door, as their is always a 10′+ swarm of insects around it. Try to hang it over head high, in a DRY (electric) area.
Removing the bulbs to clean them WILL cause the socket contacts to fail!- I never did figire out how to thoroughly clean the bulbs (High psi compressor helps, and IS a must!- Vacuum cleaner is too wimpy!)!
The last one I had was 40 watts and while it was pretty effective, this summer’s Louisiana mosquitos seemed a little more reluctant to die by UV. However, this 80 watt light has been a bit hit, attracting the little blood suckers by a pound, and virtually clearing my 1.75 acres
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