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Mortein Fast Knockdown Multi Insect Killer
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- 5 reviews
- 1 like
useless
This works as well as spraying deodorant on a fly - and it was so expensive I had to come and say something but reading others reviews I'm actually in disbelief this is still allowed to be sold!
Purchased in February 2022 for $7.
- 2 reviews
ripoff doesn't work
The most useless fly spray i have ever used, i have sprayed the same fly 7 times over 5 hour period, i will never buy this poor fly spray again total waste of money.Mortein don't you test your products ?
Purchased in December 2021 at superbarn gymea for $5.
- 7 reviews
- 7 likes
Use The Can To Kill Flies Not The Spray - More Effective!!!!
Sorry to say but this product could not kill a flea let alone a fly, but it did manage to kill our kids pet fish in time for Christmas. This product smells and does nothing as stated. Consumer affairs should step in and ban this product for FALSE claims.
Purchased in December 2021 at Coles.
- 2 reviews
The most useless fly spray ever invented
This stuff just doesn’t work. The only way you can use it to kill flies is to hit them with the can. I cannot understand how it ever ever made it to market. A joke.
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- 4 reviews
- 4 likes
Useless
I have had a persistent fly in the house which has been sprayed multiple times with the 'Fast knockdown' and continues to thrive. This is the most useless product I have used and is also expensive.
Purchased in September 2021 at Coles for $5.
- 3 reviews
DOES NOT WORK!!
I bought this product to rid myself of house flies. After several days use, not ONE fly has been “knocked dead”!! In fact, I think they like it!!
NOT HAPPY MORTEIN!!
Purchased in September 2021 for $7.70.
Mortein ain't what it used to be
The only way to kill a fly with this product is to hit them with the can. What happened to Mortein? This was a go-to product and now it's rubbish.
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- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
The worst fly spray in history
I have never in my life used a product that was less fit for purpose. I direct sprayed flies in my kitchen 5 times and not one dropped. In the end I closed all the doors and emptied an entire can, almost asphyxiating myself and again not one fly dropped. This stuff literally couldn't kill a fly, they can swim in it, you could open a fly resort and fill the pool with this junk and the flies would thrive. What happened???? Mortein used to be the best.
Purchased in February 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse Retail Stores for $10.
Poor product, formula has changed
I live in a seaside suburb in Brisbane and this, newer changed formula, insect spray is rubbish, it doesn't work..fast knockdown my a×÷*!
It doesn't even fast drown the flies moths at my place.it just makes the tiled floor and surfaces slippery and requiring cleanup!
I recently found an old (10 years)Mortein fast knockdown spray can in my camper trailer
Which works perfectly with the slightest spray, kills everything instantly with minimal residue!
Come on Mortein, bring back the old formula that works.
Purchased in January 2021 at Woolworths.
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- 2 reviews
Poor product
Sir, how does one use your fast knockdown? Do we hit the insects with the can or drown them with the spray because your product seems to be very weak. It used to be very good but unfortunately no more.
Purchased in January 2021 at Coles.
This stuff is completely useless
I sprayed the same fly 3 times and nothing happened. This product is completely useless and I will be returning it to my local supermarket for a full refund. How disappointing.
Purchased in December 2020 at Woolworths Physical store for $10.
waste of money will
flies will only die if you drown them in it mortein has been band from our home after 40 years of use in the last 4 years the product has turn into lets call it lolly water. due to disappointment over a long period of time we pledge to never buy this product again!
Purchased in November 2020.
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- 4 reviews
Waste of money
I thought if I spend more, it would work better than the no name brand, it doesn’t. A couple of times I’ve sprayed cockroaches before I went to bed, the cockroach will run and I will find it in the morning on its back but still kicking. Once I left one till lunch time and it was gaining strength. This stuff does not kill cockroaches, and forget flies or spiders. Worst product ever
Waste of money
I would have been better off spraying water and attempting to drown the fly. The spray had zero effect at all and resorted swatting to kill it. Will not buy again.
Purchased in March 2020.
- 5 reviews
Works on other insects, but not bushflies.
Moths, cockroaches, small spiders - no problem, it kills them quickly. But bushflies? Those rotten little pests that hang around all the time? Nope. They’re as indifferent to this as they are to insect repellent.
Purchased in November 2022 for $6.35.
Questions & Answers
How about you taking responsibility for your Mortein FAST Knockdown Fly & Mosquito Killer.
It is completely useless. I have sprayed a fly a dozen times with no effect on the fly, I think he enjoyed the cooling spray on a hot day! The only way it would have killed a fly is be drowning it in the cans contents or beating it to death with the can.
Paul
Does your insecticide kill Nairobi flies?
Speaking with Mortein Customer Service today - Adam. He has no knowledge of any issues with killing house flies and believes it may be a batch issue which is being forwarded to 'quality control'. He is sticking to the company line and essentially demonstrates no general understanding of the issue or any willingness to address the real issue. Effective on cockroaches, mason bees, ants and blow flies. House flies - no action.
This product is absolute rubbish I still have the half full can and did not find a batch number. As I said before the only way this works is to squash the flies with the can. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
Batch number is on the base of the can - turn it up-side down. I am not confident that I will ever hear from them.
I just checked Mortein's website. The "alleged" fast knockdown spray (Red Can) has been deleted from their product list and website. Yet hundreds (if not thousands) of supermarkets, service stations, local "deli/shop", hardware stores, etc are still selling this absolutely useless product, at full cost.
I think it's time to lodge a complaint with the ACCC.
If Mortein has discontinued this product for whatever reason (useless, doesn't work etc); then surely this product needs to be recalled, removed from the shelves of said stores/shops (or, sold at a "discontinued product" reduced price; although this won't make the product suddenly work or increase from zero to ? efficacy).
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Details
Category | Pest Control Products |
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Deals With | Cockroaches, Flies, Moths, Ants, Silverfish, Fleas, Mosquitoes and Spiders |
Release date | Mar 2011 |
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