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 Wouldn't hurt a fly May 26, 2002
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
Don't waste your money on this low powered unit. Not only did it not work because of a disconnected wire, ...I was able to repair, but it environmentally safe because it doesn't kill bugs. Step up two the dual tube #80 ...it is definitely worth the extra money.
 Good product February 9, 2007
T. Hawkins
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This item was perfect for our use. We had an infestation of some mosquito-type insect. As soon as the Flowtron arrived, I plugged it up and listened to the wondrous sounds of frying insects. You do need to make sure the grid stays clean if you want to maintain optimum performance, but a can of compressed air does that job well.
A waste of your money! September 8, 2007
Alison Barthelemy
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The only insect species that these devices kill are the ones you don't need to worry about anyway. Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide, among other things, NOT ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT. The manufacturers of "bug zappers" and similar products mislead consumers in that regard.
 Flowtron 15 watt Insect-killing Lamp April 12, 2008
M. Roldan
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have owned the Flowtron BK-15D for about nine months now. I have it hanging at the corner ceiling of my room. The power plug of the bug lamp is connected to a 24 hour digital programmable timer (Intermatic DT121) set to automatically turn on the bug lamp at night, then turn off in the morning. Underneath the bug lamp is a litter tray with a mixture of baking soda and beach sand. I have had no problems with the bug lamp. There are times when I am woken up from sleep because of bugs being zapped, but after a while, you can get used to that zapping sound. Last year, prior to owning the bug lamp, I have had spider bites, gnat infestations, wandering moths, and mosquitoes in my room. With the Flowtron BK-15D, my room and bed is now bug-free. No more expenses toward bug sprays and rash ointments. As far as cleaning and maintaining the bug lamp, I have had no need to do this as I have set up a litter tray lined with a mixture of fine sand and baking soda, which I periodically empty and refill. In the future, I would probably spray the interior of the lamp housing with compressed air and brush off dead bugs stuck on the metal casing, but other than that, the lamp is extremely low maintenance. I would recommend this product to people who are in my situation: cost effective mosquito control for a private space or room.
Good job so far. May 30, 2008
John G. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've had the Flowtron for about two weeks now. It has worked well and the mosquito population has been minimized in my back yard. The question you have to ask yourself before buying this is, "Are you smarter than a mosquito?" If the answer is "yes," this product will work for you. Besides the octenol pack, which lures the mosquito to the device, I also place a piece of sweaty clothing near the device, like socks or a shirt, to enhance its attractiveness for mosquitos. Other items I plan to try near the device: a bag of composting grass, which releases carbon dioxide and generates some heat, as well as dry ice, which gives off carbon dioxide. I have not used these other items yet becuase the current set-up has worked so well. As for "beneficial bugs" being killed, I haven't seen it at all. I only run the lamp at night, so bees and other daytime bugs aren't affected. I have yet to see a single moth killed by this device (if those could be considered beneficial bugs). My bug lamp cost about $24 and a six-pack of octenol packets cost $21 (both bought at Sam's Club). For less than $50, you can provide good mosquito protection in your yard.
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