Flowtron Electric Bug Zapper 1/2 Acre Outdoor Insect Control with Dual Lure Method, 15W UV Light & Octenol Attractant for Fly & Mosquito, 5600V Kill Grid, Made in USA, UL Certified

I got 2 of these to help with bugs outside my house due to the bugs and I’ll say they work amazingly! The installation process is extremely easy as you need a power source and a hook to hang them on in a sheltered place where the elements won’t get to them to much. They also have a nice and sturdy looking outer cage that prevents fingers or birds or pets getting there hand or body part into the cage part that has electricity so it is very safe to have around pets and little kids as long as you watch them! It doesn’t use batteries unless you hook it to a power bank that can power this but I don’t as I use a power cord to power them so I can’t say how much they would drain a battery but on a main line power they are very efficient and effective and easy to clean as I usually do a quick clean of them when I tap them or blow the leaf blower at it to clear the bugs off until I get around to doing a deep clean of them. They also kill annoying bugs very quickly and are efficient at it which is good at night when I come home from work as it keeps the moths and other nasty bugs from getting us or getting inside my house.

For several years now I have wanted a classic blue-light bugzapper. I remember the halcyon days when they first came out and you could spot them in yards and gardens and on porches as you drove around the towns and countryside at night. It seemed as though every farmhouse or ranch house had at least one, and many older houses with porches produced that comforting blue glow. I enjoyed being at places that had working zappers,watching them "work" with, yes, slightly morbid fascination as the bright flashes and sudden crackling sizzles unequivocally announced that another evil mosquito or other biting fly was itself bitten before it could get to me. I remember the larger, older models with the "collection" basins or pans in the bottoms, taking note of how fast they filled up. It was always interesting to be able to dump the pans onto a table and roughly sort through the various species, sometimes separating the biters from the houseflies and June bugs and moths and other. I also remember feeling some pangs of remorse when noticing how many "innocent" or harmless bugs were among the nastier crispy critters. But since my Flowtron doesn't have a collection pan or basin, I don't notice any remorse connected to it. My Flowtron BK-15D started working almost immediately after I first set it up and turned it on. I mean, the first crackle occurred within minutes after erection and ignition. I put it near a rear corner of the house, in my wife's flower garden and under the canopy of a small apple tree. Immediately nearby is a shaded area underneath a large mulberry, and a few yards away is a huge old elm tree. The zapper hangs from a cast-iron planter holder firmly stuck in the soil. I've learned that wind is an important factor: don't place the device in an area that is subject to winds or wind eddies. Light breeezes, OK, but if the zapper tends to sway back and forth, you'll see few "kills." It works best at night, of course, since it's the blue light that attracts most bugs. Clean-up is easy -- you get a few messy kills from soft-bodied types like moths that tend to get stuck on the electrified mesh and literally get burned up. Unplug the gadget and use a stiff brush to scrape off the fried remains, sort of like cleaning a skillet in which you might have burned the edges of a fried egg. One thing that I rarely but occasionally see is a larger bug, like a June bug, getting "stuck" on or in the grid, thus producing a prolonged sizzle effect that I THINK is NOT doing the device any good. I usually have to quickly unplug it to hopefully dislodge the body, thus stopping the noise and flashing. Sometimes that works, sometimes it takes several attempts. It's not perfect -- it hasn't eliminated all biting bugs from the yard. Some probably use me for a snack as they fly in to the attractive light (and the vaporizing attractant you stick to the base of the unit). But on a given night, I can hear literally hundreds of "kills." I think I could probably use another unit or two to place in strategic areas because my backyard is so big, or maybe the larger model would be more effective. At any rate, I am very pleased with the Flowtron model. It looks like a classic bugzapper, it works like one, and it does exactly what it is supposed to do. I don't know about bulb life or how much trouble it might be to order and replace a bulb, but other reviews tend to be favorable in those areas. I got what I paid for, and these days, that's a positive thing. I might add that I got it on sale, too. Packing was excellent and shipping was fast. Bug, don't let the sun set on your butt in my backyard!

Works exactly as advertised. Attracts and kills lots of bugs. It is a bit brighter than I expected, but it's definitely doing the job. Makes out patio much more bearable. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for insect control on their patio or deck.

Good product , shipping was a different matter. Shipped in original box with no packing for protection. Amazed that it arrived in one piece and working.

As I sit here listening to the sweet sounds of those menacing, miserable little flying blood suckers being ZZZapped, I wanted to write a quick review. I ordered this bug zapper because I was thoroughly disgusted being tormented by mosquitoes whenever I ventured into my backyard. I've been doing extensive yard work over the last month or so and I have been bothered and bitten so much that I was desperate to find a solution. I knew it would only get worse and worse as the summer progressed. Early morning and evening ( really starting late afternoon) is of course the worst time. Which coincidentally is the time gardening here in New Orleans is even remotely tolerable due to the heat and humidity. I started carrying OFF spray with me and it helped....as long as I sprayed it as a shield around my body every 20 seconds, choking me and inhaling God knows what chemicals into my lungs. I also rubbed all kinds of lotions over me that promise relief. All of that helps but really it's just a band aid on a gunshot wound. I wanted to try to eradicate the little suckers. I came to Amazon looking for bug zappers. I found this Flowtron with almost 2000 (!!) reviews with an average of almost 5 stars. I ordered the one for 1/2 acre ( I just needed for my backyard which is about 50'x 150'). It came within a few days and I couldn't wait to plug the thing in. It comes with one cartridge of Octenol and I stuck it the bottom of the zapper. The instructions say not to place the zapper within 25 feet of human activity but we won't be outside much in the summer ( too hot and humid) so I ignored that instruction. The cord is short so I used an extension cord and put it at the end corner of my patio on top of the BBQ pit. It started zapping away at dusk and never stopped. I couldn't wait to see the all the little corpses in the morning and I was not disappointed... I had nice little pile of dead bugs! When we do brave the outside to the patio, I'll hang it from a shepherds hook out in the yard to avoid attracting the blood suckers near us. Another benefit is that I don't have 50 bugs flying to my house as soon as I open my backdoor to let our 3 dogs out during the evening. I unplug it in the morning and turn it on in the late afternoon. I'm thinking I'll put a timer on it to make it easier. If this thing lasts through the summer I will be ecstatic! It's cheap enough that I'll be happy to pay $28 bucks every year to have a fighting chance in the battle of the bugs vs humans! I've only had it a week so we'll see if it lasts...like I said, if it can last a few months that is fine with me. I'll update my review in a few weeks ......

Durante la temporada de lluvias recibimos muchos mosquitos en nuestro garaje, ya que es profundo, oscuro y sólo está abierto por un lado. El techo y los estantes de almacenamiento están llenos de mosquitos. Aunque he leído en varios sitios web que los mosquitos no se sienten atraídos por la luz, compré este Flowtron asesino electrónico de Insectos porque estaba muy bien valorado, incluso para mosquitos. Todavía no he usado Octenol y todos los días durante los últimos 4 días de uso, hay una reducción notable de mosquitos en nuestro garaje. Recomiendo altamente este producto.

Esta unidad es una versión de 120V. no es bueno para su uso en Europa. la descripción no indica el voltaje. viene con enchufe americano y sin adaptador ni reductor de voltaje. No malgastes tu dinero.

Este producto ayuda mucho en el jardin para reducio la cantidad de mosquitos molestos

Funciona excelentemente. Solo debe de aclararse que solo trabaja al ocultarse el sol y los zancudos empiezan a salir. En ese momento se sienten atraídos por la luz y son electrocutados.

Very bad , only buy if u want to loose ur money.