BEST Mosquito Bug Zapper Review - Flowtron BK-15D
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
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So we have a bad mosquito problem this year, nothing seems to work. We decided to try the Flowtron BK-15D 1/2 acre big zapper. Check out my review! It's a great buy and it will save you money diy from calling pest control. I have 1.5 acres of land and decided to purchase the 1/2 acre option to see how it performed, it kills hundreds of mosquitoes per night, I highly recommend this bug zapper as part of your mosquito extermination strategy. If you have any questions please let me know. Enjoy!
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Yes just got mine PERFECT ! with in seconds of plugging it in on my deck , Ahhhh yes the smell of zapping burning bugs !! and have a great clean up crew ANTS taking the zapped bugs and storing them for food deck is squeaky clean after !! I highly recommend this product !
Hi mark! Thanks for watching, happy zapping pal!
Just got my bk-40D yesterday and testing it tonight. The sound of the mosquitos and flies being electrified was music to my ears!
How’d it go jbs?
How was it
How did it go????
thats what I just placed an order for!
Is it inferior than this one?
that is my worry
@@coolelectronics1759It is basically the same, but if you have a bigger yard, the BK-40D will be better because it has a brighter light to draw them. I plugged mine in for the first time last night and it was amazing. Some hours later there were between several hundred and several thousand mosquitos on the ground.
I bought one of those until I grew up and decided to really let them ride the lightning. Bought a 2 acre vintage flotron and I put a metal garbage can lid under it. I get thousands a night now. After a week it slows down but still extremely effective. My yard is 3/4 acre and I run it from 9pm to 7am on a timer. The little one like yours is put out by the front porch. It does ok out there.
Hi Robert. Thanks for sharing your story. I didn’t mention it in the videos but I have at least three bats that patrol above my home each night. The bats coupled with the flow from does a pretty good but not perfect job at killing mosquitoes. Thanks for watching pal.
@@TheComebackKidEven better, the ultimate killer, if I even see one bat I'm building bat houses all over my yard. I hate mosquitoes.
That’s right they eat thousands of mosquitoes a night!
soo refreshing to see a new face on youtube. good vid.
Hi skorpyo, thanks for watching pal!
Thank you for the review. I made the mistake of buying a different brand unfortunately! It was a waste of money, So as soon as I take this one back to the store where I got it from, I’m going to get the Flowtron 15 D
Hi Charles, thanks for the feedback and for watching. Last night I had my window open all night and fell asleep to the sweet crackling of my flower on destroying the mosquito population.
This brings back memories of sitting on the back porch when I was a kid
ZAPPPPPPP ⚡️
It brings back memories of when
I was a mosquito
What you boys know about mosquitos! Come down to Florida, these separate the men💪 from the boys 🤏
I have the same one works amazing I just use a blower to clean it works really well I have 4 of them
I have a big backyard and a bad mosquito problem. I got a BK-40D and plugged it in for the first time last night. Once nightfall set in, I saw that there was a cloud of mosquitos surrounding it. We heard it going off on a constant basis. We were finally able to sit on the back porch without getting chewed up. The number of mosquitoes it got ranged somewhere between several hundred and several thousand. This thing is amazing!
Mine came with the cage mounting screws broke. I zip tied it into place rather than returning it. Works good but I need 3 more
We had a mild winter, so none of the bugs froze over the past several months, so now they are all coming out. I bought a flowtron also, but not like that one. I have to brush it off every morning. I also turn it off in the morning since the seem to only come out when the sun is down. So its plugged into a smart plug.
Also, in order to get moths and the bigger dragon flies, I trimmed the plastic shield around the zapper so they would land on the metal and not on the plastic. So the plastic mesh is gone, and only the vertical pieces to keep it together are there now. And I started getting way more after that.
The only complaint I have about mine is that the voltage seems too low. Instead of just an instant zap and fall to the ground, they sit on the wiring and slowly burn, then stick over night. The one we had as a kid would send 120 volts to them and then fall to the ground instantly.
Hi bad drivers. Thanks for watching!
Yea they suck
Its not 120 volts on the grid, probably 500 to 1500. 120 is what you plug into at the cord.
YES! I bought a bug zapper a few months ago. It does kill mosquitoes but without the electrical zapping and popping sounds. Where’s the fun in that? I was afraid only the old bug zappers crackled and popped. I saw one of these at the store yesterday for $18, I’m going back to get it today!
Thurston, happy mosquitos killing my friend. Thanks for watching.
very smart way to plug the electricity cord. I was expecting you to get yourself zapped XD hehehe
How I solved the "Large aperture" grill openings which endangered lizards, frogs and beneficial bees was a no-brainer for me. I purchased a $4.00+ "disposable grill topper" (aluminum for the BBQ grills), took one and with a scissors, cut a swatch of one to go around the grill (and a leftover piece at the rear) and tied them with 6 inch zip ties at three places on each side through the existing bug zapper, cutting off the excess. That way there's 1/4 - 3/8 opening holes throughout to allow my "pet flies and mosquitos" to get in and they don't check out.
nice review
Hi pople, thanks for watching!
Ah, the fresh smell of 'squiters cooking in the morning.
does it zap mosquitos during daylight too?
Great review! I have a small patio, and where all the mosquitos gather is where I have my washing machine and dryier, (under a roof) do you think is a good idea to place the unit there? Thanks.
Hi Tony, thanks for watching! That sounds like a good location, just make sure that the bug zapper is 6 or so feet off the ground. Best of luck solving your mosquito problem, this Zapper will do the trick.
I have asian tiger mosquitos in my nj yard and theyre everywhere even bite literally all day and night. I got bit on the foot twice at around 1pm from walking right outside my front door to kill a lantern fly. Now im here looking up ways to get rid of them and im even considering on finding a way to purchase some bats 🦇
OMGOODNESS when you tried to plug into the extension chord one handed 💀 ☠️ 💀 ⚡️
Yeah, he was lucky.
not sure if I posted here but I have one of the originals and its like 40 years old and other than a new bulb after 20 years and taking the top off to clean it of dead stuff and spary some WD40 in there it still out there working. I added the octenol attractant thing on the bottom now too, with eit in with some trist ties the tape lets go in wet conditions, but it works without it as well. The trick with these zappers is to mount them low like 4 feet off the ground and have them on a timer going on each night around 3 to 4 pm and off around midnight. Also they are a bit bright so make sure they are not next to a neighbor or block the light on their side with some cardboard. The other trick is that dead bugs attract dead bugs so once there is a buildup of dead things on the electric grid it works even better. As far as where they should be placed, I have mine away from where I hang out, about 20 feet away. I also add a fly and nat catcher, which is a fan blown ultraviolet LED sucker thing you add soapy water to a pan below the fan, That catches an amazing amount of nats. Again the more dead things in the bottom the better it seems to work. The nat things have a switch on top so cover it with water resistant tape to keep water out of the electronics of these things.
You almost zapped yourself plugging it in haha
How to clean it after please reply thanks
I think you might be a serial killer. The enjoyment you get from seeing those darn things zapped 😂
Just ordered this today, I'll put a post on here after I get it, thanks for the upload. I have an all black German Shepard btw.
Hi Foka. Thanks for the update, let us know how your mosquitoes massacre works out for you! :)
Where the fuck is the post you promised?!
Love mine, got mine for free on curb trash day
Can you leave it outside meaning does rain mess with it ? Thanks
Flowtron has a 1/2 acre, 1 acre, 1.5 acre, and a 2 acre model. I have a 1.5 acre model. It is absolutely amazing!!!! I have it on a dusk to dawn timer. Mosquitos, gnats, flies, moths, etc. don't stand a chance!!!
It’s been 4 years since this vid was posted. Do you still use it? Has it ever died out? Did you buy it from Amazon? I really hope you respond to me somehow
I have had one for 19yrs. I replaced the ballast in the lights and the bulbs a few times but that’s all. It finally died this spring and I’m buying another one,
Nice vid man i just bought a bug zapper for our property we have alot of woods and field to. Ours is a toloco zapper was that ur wifey in the background with yalls dogg german shepherd looked like.
Hi David! Thanks for watching pal!
Your welcome bud.
thanks for the review, Im getting one for my minor mosquito problem...fck'm
‘Atta boy advanced! Give em hell!
I live in Florida we're at times the mesquitos are so bad you have to floor the throttle on your bike just so you can see . As effective as the bug zappers are I think the government needs to use industrial versions in certain areas like the parks when the other types of mesquito control has failed to do it's job especially after the out break of triple E in Pasco Florida
I am going to get one
They say put it 6'-8' in the air and you put it at 4' lol. Hey, as long as it's working
I think that was just for demonstration. Going tall keeps it out of reach of children and inattentive adults. That was a good observation from you though.
Octenol replicates a component found in sweat.
I save money on octenol by sweating profusely on my big Zapper nightly!
They make another mosquito trap that uses a combination of propane to replicate body heat, octenol for sweat, and LED lights to replicate movement. It uses two methods to kill. One being a fan that draws them in, and if that doesnt get them, a striped-sticky paper gets them, which replicates stripes on an animal.
it's not a good idea to stare at UV light source for too long.
Sorry I can’t see who I’m replying to because the bug zapper blinded me. Thank you for watching and remember to subscribe
Huh?🥴
@@TheComebackKid 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
But how long is “too long”?
@@totallyfrozen when your eye sight starts to degrade. that is too long.
I got one of these. After 3 nites it was loaded up with zapped bugs, but you can't clean the bugs off. So i cut off the outer plastic housing with a hacksaw so i can brush the bugs off.
Hi s mcchristy! Thanks for sharing the feedback. Each morning I have been removing seemingly hundreds of mosquitoes as well. Glad you’re having good results like I am.
s. mcchristy try this??
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Neighbor's kid, "Hey mommy, look at this pretty ligh...*Zzzzzzaaaaap!*"
I bought one 2 years ago and the octonol would dry out after Two-three days and not attract anything.
The octonol is expensive to get and pretty hard to find.
After several weeks repeating this during a summer I threw mine out it was a waste of money
just go on ebay or amazon it pays off
Use beet peels instead.
Ok thumbs up because you have a GSD! :)
I need the best bulb?
Is it waterproof?
Mosquitoes are attracted to light?
Does it attract horse flies?
I just got the 1 acre model and have had it out for a few nights. Basically it zaps alot of bugs and its hard to tell if the mosquitos are going to it. I still have a ton of mosquitos in the yard. I did see one fly up into it from the bottom and get zapped. But if youre standing by it the mosquitos will go to you. Theyre much more attracted to CO2 from your breath than the attractant. So mines been zapping gnats, june bugs moths, may flies and im sure some mosquitos. But it definitely hasnt eradicated the mosquito problem here. I have another one coming thats supposed to emmit co2 and it has a fan that sucks them into a basket. We'll see how it does.
HI..."I have another one coming thats supposed to emmit co2 and it has a fan that sucks them into a basket. " what brand
PJ Guz
Its a Dynatrap half acre model in the front. Supposed to leave that running 24/7 so i have. It has a pile of bugs in it after a week but i havent emptied it. I stood by the flowtron on evening at dusk and it was getting swarmed by mosquitos so the zapper is killing alot of them. Some of them are cautious and dont get in it right away. But usually they make their way towards the heat source and get zapped.
@@grantv2313 which is better? Dynatrap or Flowtron?
The zapper is easier to clean. They mainly fall out of it. If you run out of attractant ive found you can wipe your own sweat with a paper towel and stick it in the grate. It will draw them in. Youll see dead ones fried on it in the morning. They both work.
Flowtron all dayyyyy
This guy is my friend
Yes we grew up together in North Korea. Long time no talk Gustavo! How are you my childhood friend?
where did u get the stand from. Or what is it called?
Hi Ryan. The stand that I use is just a cheap flower pot holder you can buy anywhere like Lowe’s or Home Depot for a couple of bucks.
One for every corner of the house.
1 for every side.
Lol
Hi Light! Thanks for watching haha
How to clean?
This might seem like a dumb question, but does it actually make being outside better? Meaning, is it just killing bugs but they’re still biting you if they haven’t been zapped yet? I want to get one so my kids can play outside in the evening without slathering them in bug spray. Does it eliminate that need?
Hi Kaylee. I understand your question, its a good question. I would tell you first hand that prior to me buying my flowtron bug zapper, it was basically impossible for me to go outside and enjoy my backyard during the summer due to the amount of mosquitoes in my backyard. My flowtron bug zapper significantly improved my situation by killing MANY of the mosquitoes but, not ALL of the mosquitoes. I cannot recommend the flowtron bug zapper enough. Prior to buying it, I was basically trapped in my house during the summer, it dramatically reduces the number of mosquitoes in my backyard. Thanks for watching!
The Comeback Kid - thanks so much for your response! That is all very good to know and very helpful. 😊
Hi Kaylee. Sure thing, happy zapping! Thanks for watching 😁
I take it they're weather proof so you can hang them in the yard unprotected?
Hi Kevin. Yes I leave my bug zapper outside without protection 100% of the time and have had zero issues. Thanks for watching!
@@TheComebackKid good to know.
I am sometimes worried Ill get electricuted one day unplugging it or accidentally touching the machine while its wet
How long does the attractant last and needs to be changed?
It lasts a few weeks. What I do is I take some of my gym clothes and hang them near the mosquito zapper. The mosquitoes love my smelly workout clothes and it kills them all.
Question- is it just all bugs & moths or did you SEE the mosquito dead bodies. Wish you would have shown us all the dead ones it killed in a bucket.
Hi mr c. This bug zapper kills a tremendous amount of mosquitoes each night. You need this bug zapper if you have a mosquito problem. Thanks for watching.
I wonder if it''ll work on my sister-in-law
Hey… just wanna ask weather it creates a minor buzzing sound while in use? Plz do let me know
should be normal.
I believe it comes from the high voltage transformer
That light is a UV light, not smart to stare into it, unless you want to burn your corneas.
The Flowtron IS the best bug zapper hands down.
I have one of these from the late 70s early 80s. It ran for 35 years before the transformer died a few days ago. Are the new flowtrons as good in quality as the old ones? I'm not sure if I should just get a new transformer for my old zapper or just get a new one.
No Harry don't look at the light! Harry: I can't help it it's so beautiful ZAP Ahhhhhhh.
Hi. Yes this Flowtron is good quality and I believe it’ll last for years. I’d suggest buying a new one.
What city do you live in looks like a nice place to live for me with a nice big yard and property like that
Stalker
@@michaelhinchey what
This guy love's zapping!
He's 👀 r fried!
Derek, be sure to check out my new video with my seeing eye dog that I made after I stared at my bug zapper for too long. Thanks for subscribing!
Not to sure it’s good to be looking into that uv light it could cause harm if exposed for to long
If I were a mosquito I would agree.
"The mosquitoes get aroused" 😂😂😂
Looks at camera 😏
Does it work on flies, I dont like those fly catching things. They're gross
Yes it works on flies.
I already have a zapper. Wondering if I could just buy the Octenol by itself and just stick to my current zapper?
Yes
@@TheComebackKid Thanks for reply. Bought it yesterday
Good to go Alex, now get off RUclips and get to killing them mosquitoes!
@@TheComebackKid No I need to get off youtube and concentrate on work! lmao
Do these work? I swear I’m the only one who’s gets bit in my house literally.. nobody but me idk why ... I’m always swinging in the air when I see one ...
i had a friend who had on right in his backyard. would zap the fuckers every couple seconds, theyre good. check the ratings before buying one
Could be....some peoples blood attract them more. They should do a study of that hahhaha I'm serious.
I just got the half acre one today. Added the attractant for mosquitoes but the only thing its atteacting is these weird little moths, no skeeters. I know this because i have a bucket under it to catch the bugs for my chickens. what the heck.. i want the skeeters DEAD!
Talking, id suggest getting a bat box as well. Bats eat thousands of mosquitoes per night.
@@TheComebackKid as of right now i dont need one, they live in my attic!!! Lol cant get rid of them until August. But yes i definitely will make a few. Love natural ways of handling things :)
So in you final opinion, is it worth it? And does it attract flys.?
Yes works great! I highly recommend if you want to get rid of mosquitoes
PAHHKtheCAHHR awesome thanks 👍👍
Thanks for watching,
@itzamia I would like to know that too! Does it kill flies too??
@@TheComebackKid Does it kill gnats. I have so many gnats last year for the first time in living in my house 22yrs. They came from some plants on bought on line in gallon pots.. & they get in the house too. Right now none in the house. I need to get a few of these BK15D & place them outside now if they work on zapping gnats. Gnats bite like mosquitos, & move quickly. I got 40 gnat bites on my back while working shirtless in my yard last summer. And my cat got conjunctivitis (pink eye) from a gnat.
Got fried. Bahahaha jeez dont taze me bro!!!
Did the pole come with unit
No, if you watch again, it was already their when he was opening the box.
what type of extension cord did you use ?
Hi Marilyn. I used a regular old orange extension cord you buy from Home Depot, Lowe’s, or Walmart. Thanks for watching!
@@TheComebackKid You should change your connectors for Neutrik "PowerCon True1" (waterproof mains connectors)... ;)
Saw the moth carcasses and knew this is the one for me. Bought another model/brand and the damn things can't even fit through the plastic grate to get into the killing field. They just swarm around it bouncing off, useless. Ordered this off Amazon and it should be killing moths by Monday night.
And I'll be loving every zap-fry moment... Thanks...
(Imagine that. I'm in Florida but mosquitos are not at all my issue. It's the damn moths)
+John Palermo John, first off thanks for watching and subscribing. Secondly, glad the video was helpful, each night when I plug this in both mosquitoes and moths quiver in fear as they know it will be their last night. Enjoy the Zapper!
how did this work out? you bought the exact one in video?
Hi Bruise! It worked out well. I did see a noticeable decrease in the sheer number of mosquitos attacking me and my family. To be clear, I still get the occasional mosquito in my heard but it worked great!
John Palermo I think that’s part of the same issue I’m having here with this POS. I’ll be getting the 15D
@@nicholls611 cut every other bar out with some Klien side cutters and enjoy the moth carnage!
Does it also work for stink bugs?
Hi Acid, I have not seen a stink bug killed by my zapper so I'm leaning towards no. Thanks for watching
@@TheComebackKid Thank you, I'll still give it a try
How often do you have to replace the mosquito attractant?
I replace it once a month Rod. Thanks for watching pal.
@@TheComebackKid where do you purchase the repellent ? And will this BK15D work for zapping gnats ?
Does it work by day?
Hi Debra I suppose it would because the mosquitoes are attracted to the light and the attractant or smell So I think it would. I just don’t know because I unplug mine when I had to work for the day so I’ve never tried it during the day. If you do please let me know how it works out I’m interested Deborah. Thanks for watching
Why does it have to be in a certain distance from the house?
Hi myrandomnick, apologies, what hose does though speak of?
PAHHKtheCAHHR auto "correction". House, not hose
Oh I see. I’ll be honest I’m not exactly sure why not a certain distance from the house. I would say however that the height does appear to make a difference, too low or too high and you don’t seem to kill as many mosquitos. I keep mine now at about 6ft high and it seems to do a great job!
Because it ATTRACTS the bugs to the light to kill them. You don't want it close to the house or where you are sitting because it will just attract the mosquito's closer to you.
Some of these zappers have been known to catch fire. Not sure if it's from being left out in the rain or what. It should also be kept away from where people are eating. Zapped insect parts can go flying off several feet away.
ah crap! I bought the 40D
so did I actually get the inferior one?
You would think the bigger number is the better one,
Was getting tired of the cheap chinese amazon zappers blowing up on me all the time and finally splurged on a flowtron
I just hope the 40D isnt actually a piece of garbage compaired to this.
4:56 Does the lady in the background come with the zapper?
Hi Sean. That’s actually my brother at 4:56, what’s your address? He can be over by dinner with bug zapper in hand.
@Tanner Peatson What's wrong with feeling gay?
Google "are mosquitos attracted to UV light?" (The short answer is no, but they ARE attracted to CO2 (from you breathing). Will it kill any that happen to fly into it? Yes.
That's why they come with that attractant pack.
@@jackiechan_wtf4041 exactly.
Took me a while to figure this all out.
Just placed an order for the BK40D and it is supose to come with octenol that aparently replicates co2 or something.
Hopefully it doesnt turn out to be some snake slobber or some shit (fake) lol
What would happen if you put your lips against it?
Hi Aaron. One of the negatives/cons of the flowtron bug zapper is that it is not a good kisser. You will be disappointed as was I if you put your lips on it.
@4:52 -----> "Oh my God, Peg..... I'm blind....I'm BLIND!" -Al Bundy
Bill, it seems that you may be a founding member of the "No Ma'am" club as well, is this true?
@@TheComebackKid lmao.
any updates ?
Hi Pray, my flowtron still works amazing this long after making the video. My flowtron is a mosquito death machine til this day. Thank you for watching!
My mosquitoes fluorescent light zapper quit working after 3 years. I need to know how to repair it?
Hi Carolin, I would recommend buying a new Flowtron bug zapper for $30, you’ll spend more trying to repair your old Zapper.
The fix is right there in your wallet.
Be careful! My unit like this one just caught fire and almost burned our house down. Luckily I was close by and it only burnt our teak table and rug. These are dangerous and should only be on when you are nearby!
"my unit like this one" - can you name the brand/model? Was it one of those cheap China units? Flowtron has a very good track record being high quality units.
Will this work on killing gnats ?
Hi Sigh, not sure, I do "gnat" know.
@@TheComebackKid They work xlnt....killed off most all the gnats within a month..
Get fogger as well. Fog the whole area at dusk and raise that bad boy in the air all night to slaughter the rest.
Mosquito Bug Zapper kills more of the beneficial bugs than actual flys or mosquitos. I don't wanna kill lady bugs, fireflies, butterflies, and more cool bugs that help the garden.
Make a video with sound so people can hear you
I want to know what the viewers who disliked think about it.
I think because most of the video is him yapping and there is barely any good bug zapping footage.
Honestly 30%of what I catch are mosquitoes the rest are just innocent moths.
Moth killer!!
@itzamia Good one - great reply :)
@itzamia I don't always get notified that people have commented on a comment unless they are replying to a second one which highlights the name
Your a MONSTER! Mosquitos have soles too! #Mosquitolivesmatter
#MLM
fucking sold. Hope you're getting residuals.
When you have your face a foot away with your mouth wide open....safety goggles and a mask are suggested.
Want to put away from house
Buy some Thermacell repellers
4:30 You almost ended up like a bug..
haha :)
@@TheComebackKid yeeeeeeeeah I was like oh oh oh ooooooh two hands two hands!!!!!!!!
Cant wait until the aliens invent one of these for humans. The light is blue for a reason!
👽👽👽👽👽👽👽
Not hard to make one!
You look like you know a lot of good dad jokes
Knock knock...
@@TheComebackKid Who's there?
The correct pronunciation of Mosquito is "Moskito".
Kak product try the indoor bug zapper it bust them guts out
Maan! wat an ass spread @ 4:50
6 to 8 feet in the air. Not 2 to 4 bud!!!!
+9595amber dear mosquito police, you caught me red handed you are correct about the height. This video is strictly for mosquito testing purposes. Thanks for liking and subscribing!
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sitronala candle is snake oil and can suck it!
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Use a hair blower dryer on cool.