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| Such a necessity for being outdoorsSeptember 11, 2017 Hubby is a Marine and the mosquitos LOVE him. A friend and fellow Marine recommended this little gem and it's amazing for sleeping during field ops. It would be nice if the pads had a longer "lifespan" and it doesn't seem to work on all different kinds of bugs (does not work to deter horseflies) but it works amazingly well on mosquitoes. Definitely a worthwhile purchase to save him a lot of discomfort and help him catch some much needed sleep during training. This actually works great! Bought it just to try it outSeptember 7, 2017 This actually works great! Bought it just to try it out. A ton of rain this year means a ton of mosquito's and I couldn't even sit on the porch without them swarming me. I got this out of the package while sitting on my porch, mosquito's swarming me in shorts and tank top. I turned this on and set it on the porch floor next to me. Within 5 minutes they were gone... literally dozens and dozens of mosquito's...gone and for over half an hour I had not one touch me or buzz next to me. I would recommend to all buyers and users, start it up 5-10 minutes before you want to occupy your porch space or have it effective and let it fill the zone with the repellent. Next will be trying it out in the field for hunting. Best ever!May 25, 2017 So far, so good! Had a campfire in the backyard and not one skeeter bite. They usually think I'm a smorgasbord! Big test will be in the middle of summer with the heat and humidity at the max. But this spring, it's doing great! Sliced Bread, Pockets on a Shirt, and Now…ThermacellSeptember 24, 2015 Add Thermacell to the list of handiest little inventions on Earth. These things do actually work. You will need the butane refills, and the replacement repellent mats. A mat will last about 4 hours. I usually can get about two turkey hunts out of each mat in the spring (since I only turn it on when I am sitting down). The butane cartridge will last around 12 hours.
These things are indispensable for spring turkey hunting, and deer don’t seem to notice them, so they would be good for fall archery as well. My wife discovered mine last year, and it gets a considerable bit of use on the back porch. Last year while at friend’s home in Florida, they almost were ready to cancel a backyard crawfish boil due to the severity of the mosquitos, but I broke this thing out and all was well. Although, we were huddled pretty closely till my buddy got back from a special Wal-Mart trip with a couple more Thermacells. Each unit will protect an area about the size of a small round patio table (or an average ground blind for the hunters).
Keep in mind, these need to lay flat while in operation, and they do produce a little heat. So if you are considering the holster (additional purchase), just realize you can’t operate it while it is clipped to you. I don’t use the holster myself, as the unit fits in a shirt pocket and I just lay it beside me during use. These things are great for most outdoor activities – hunting, fishing, cookouts, on the tractor, etc.; but as mentioned you can’t really place it on your person while it is on – so probably not good for active sports (e.g. tennis, running, underwater basket weaving, etc.). In summation, I highly recommend Thermacell to anyone who goes outdoors, exhales CO2, and dislikes mosquito bites.
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Thanks for reading my review. FINALLY - No Pesky SkeetersApril 21, 2015 My husband bought this for a fishing trip in the Everglades of Florida. If you know anything about Florida, especially the Everglades, you know that the bugs are thicker than the humidity. This little gadget made it a breeze. ABSOLUTELY no pesky mosquitoes within sight. We are going to order another for back yard barbecues in the summer. If you care about your health, especially in the summer when mosquitoes can cry disease, thermaCell can keep you happy & healthy. Easy to use. | | | | |
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| This product works - replacement butane and strips are not cheapMay 25, 2017 These work. The butane and strips are not cheap, so 1 star off, but if you want something that stops mosquito bites, these will work. Very effective, needs a longer life span.June 29, 2016 Incredibly effective, My only complaints are that I wish it had a longer life for the pads. I would like to be able to place this near my hammock at night and have it run all night while I sleep. I am sure this will come with time. For the four hour periods it is capable of between changing pads the unit is very effective, you feel like perhaps there simply aren't any bugs out that night until the pad wears out. It's way better IMO than coating up with DEETAugust 30, 2015 This device absolutely works. I only give it four stars because after two years of use of my last one, the igniter stopped working and I had to replace the unit. It's way better IMO than coating up with DEET. Of course you are inhaling some of the chemical in the pads that is aerosolized , but it's still way better than getting bitten. I use it routinely on my tree stand during warm weather hunts. If you are worried about safety, then you should probably stick with DEET -- even though it gets absorbed through your skin, there is no evidence that it hurts you even after decades of widespread use and billions of applications. But I still prefer the ThermaCELL for hunting. For hiking I still use the DEET. Works!September 11, 2013 First and foremost, it works. It won't keep everything away, the strips won't last a full 4 hours, and the effective radius is much smaller than advertised. But it does work. I was Dove hunting last weekend and it was 90+ degrees and bugs were out in full force. I was getting bitten and stung by all kinds of bugs and bees. Honestly, I got stung by a sweat bee within the first 5 minutes of setting up. I don't think I even had my chair set up before I got stung the first time. Once I got this thing going I didn't get bitten or stung again. Bugs would fly close, but nothing would land on me. I had it pretty close to me so I imagine the giant radius they claim is grossly exaggerated. However, it works. It's great for one or two people hunting very close such as in a blind, but probably not for a full patio of people in the backyard. Seems to work, but expensive to useSeptember 15, 2011 After reading many reviews, thought I'd try it. Works OK. Which is the point, no? But like other reviewers, I found that the unit burned through the included propane faster than it used up the blue repellent-impregnated "tablets". (You insert the tablet behind the dark grill, then start the propane flame, which heats up the tablet, releasing the repellent vapor). Had to order the refill kit, which comes with two propane refills and extra tablets, but it's clear the propane refills are not sized to match the usage of the repellent tablets. Aside from this, no complaints. | | | | |
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| Not a replacement for insect repellent. No significant impact.July 27, 2017 Purchased for camping. No significant impact while seated at picnic table with Thermacell in middle of table. Also no significant impact while directly holding Thermacell. Not a replacement for insect repellent. Product arrived on time and in good condition. Works ok but not a magic bullet.July 17, 2017 In some cases it works great, others, not so much. It creates a barely visiblee smoke that keeps bugs away, just as a propane bug fogger dies, but on a much smaller scale. Works well, but not a "magic bullet". Works well in a calm, or closed in space ...May 25, 2016 Works well in a calm, or closed in space. Does not work well with breeze blowing. With much wind mosquitos aren't as active,
but other insects such as yellow flies are. Limited UsefulnessJune 30, 2015 I expected a device that I could wear around the yard, but this device is intended to remain stationary. Had I known this limitation I would not have ordered two of them. They do work well to hold down napkins on the table while sitting on the deck. Only works on windless daysMay 14, 2014 Have tried using one on each side of a lawn chair in my backyard in a Midwestern suburb that is surrounded only by other suburban lawns and not a near any mosquito breeding areas. In any kind of even a light breeze I still ended up with many mosquito bites. On a windless day, it does seem to help reduce the bites. | | | | |
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| Don't waste your moneyAugust 28, 2017 Owned it for 2 months. used 4 pads now. Overall...Doesn't work. We noticed a few less mosquitos...but very disappointing. Don't waste your money. This really did not work very well.June 13, 2017 This really did not work very well. We decided to send back but were told "this item is NOT ABLE TO BE RETURNED" I've been having good results with PicaridinMarch 1, 2017 Used it twice while camping, no wind. Didn't seem to have much effect if any. I'll just be sticking with bug spray. I've been having good results with Picaridin, for those who don't want deet. Short life.November 24, 2016 These things work great for the first year (or less) but then quit working. I can't figure out why. They light up but don't get hot anymore. I've gone through six in about 3 years. Boo. Seemed promising but fell flatJune 11, 2015 We've been having a lot of mosquito issues here in Texas since the wave of storms in May. The mosquito problem is awful right now, with many different species and a huge number of them. I've been trying out numerous types of control, from oils, sprays, incense, coils and Thermacell.
Out of all the different products, this is the one I was most excited about, especially after reading all of the positive reviews. Not only would I be able to use this in the yard, but I intended to take it with me backpacking and camping too.
First Test
The device itself is packaged nicely, and comes with the butane bottle and 3 pads. The first time I tried it, the wind was blowing moderately, as it does in this part of the world. We literally set the device right next to us, upwind so it would blow the vapor our way. I could visually tell that it was on, as there was a faint orange light, and the wispy vapor emanating from the device confirmed it.
However, it did nothing to repel the mosquitos who wanted to feast on us. They were still bold and coming right up to us. I gave up and sprayed myself with Insect Shield oil spray, and that kept them at bay. Perhaps the wind was reducing the effectiveness?
Second Test
So, I waited until we had a calm day, and headed out again with Thermacell. Once again, I placed it right next to me, upwind. Again, the device seemed to provide no protection at all from hungry mosquitos. They were still flying all around me, and trying to land. This time, I lit some citronella incense and they immediately flew away. So, now it's not looking so great for Thermacell.
Pad Longevity
I went ahead and left the pad burning to see how long it would last. The first time I used it for 1 hour, and this time, I let the clock run. Well, I was dismayed to see the pad turned white within the 3 hour total mark, which is less than the advertised 4 hour total. Overall, this made for a disappointing experience with this device, and as much as I wanted it to work, it just didn't for me. Not keeping, and can not recommend this item. | | | | |
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| Didn't work for usAugust 28, 2017 Did not repel mosquitoes. We live in a bad area for standing water in neighboring empty lots and were hoping for some relief. Confused by positive reviewsAugust 16, 2017 I was so excited to buy this product based on the ratings. Well, I have used twice within a week and....it dies not work at all. I have so many bites even though the unit was right next to me as I was sitting on my deck. So disappointed. I'm really disappointed in the ThermacellJuly 12, 2017 I'm really disappointed in the Thermacell. I took it up to Canada for a fishing trip on the Upper French River. Either those mosquitoes are tough as nails or this thing simply doesn't work, because it did not keep them at bay whatsoever when we would sit out on the porch at sundown. It likewise didn't work on our boat, but I can attribute some of that to the wind and the boat moving intermittently. For its price, it was a definitive flop, and I can't return it because of the shipping provider. All and all, this thing is expensive junk. Very poor performanceMay 26, 2017 Doesn't work at all. Waste of money Really DissapointedJuly 23, 2015 Worked great...once. What a bummer. Changed the fuel, etc and it just won't fire. Igniter sparks but it won't catch flame. | | | | |
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Title | | Thermacell E-4 Mosquito Repeller Refill with Earth Scent, 48 Hour Pack (12 Repellent Mats and 4 Butane Cartridges) | Thermacell L-4 Max Life Mosquito Repeller Refill, 48 Hour Pack (4 Max Life 12-Hour Repellent Mats and 4 Butane Cartridges) | Thermacell R-5 Mosquito Repeller Refill, 60 Hour Pack (15 Repellent Mats and 5 Butane Cartridges) | Thermacell MR-HTJ Mosquito Repeller Holster, Realtree Xtra Green |
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Feature | 15-foot by 15-foot "Zone of Protection" against bugs or 225 square feet Cordless, pocket-sized, portable and lightweight appliance Silent and virtually odor-free operation Silent and virtually odor-free operation All ThermaCELL products come with a one year warranty 15-foot by 15-foot "Zone of Protection" against bugs or 225 square feet Effectively repels mosquitos, black flies and other flying, biting insects Cordless, pocket-sized, portable and lightweight appliance Silent and virtually odor-free operation All ThermaCELL products come with a one year warranty | Refill pack includes 48 hours of DEET-free mosquito protection refills and cover scent For use in Thermacell Repellers, Lanterns, and Torches. Turn it on... Mosquitoes Gone! Earth Scent mats scented to mask human odor Each repellent mat lasts up to 4 hours and each butane cartridge lasts up to 12 hours 15-foot mosquito protection zone Active ingredient is Allethrin, a synthetic version of a naturally occurring repellent found in chrysanthemum flowers 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all Thermacell products Package contains: 48 hours of refills - 12 repellent mats with Earth Scent, and 4 butane cartridges | Max Life Refill pack includes 48 hours of mosquito protection refills Each Max Life mat lasts 12 hours - 3X longer than original Thermacell mats - so you replace mats less frequently. Butane cartridge also lasts 12 hours. 15-foot mosquito protection zone For use in Thermacell Repellers, Lanterns, and Torches. Turn it on... Mosquitoes Gone! Odor-free and DEET-free Active ingredient is Allethrin, a synthetic version of a naturally occurring repellent found in chrysanthemum flowers 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all Thermacell products Package contains: 48 hours of refills - 4 Max Life 12-Hour repellent mats and 4 butane cartridges | Refill pack includes 60 hours of mosquito protection refills 15-foot mosquito protection zone Odor-free and DEET-free For use in Thermacell Repellers, Lanterns, and Torches. Turn it on... Mosquitoes Gone! Each repellent mat lasts up to 4 hours and each butane cartridge lasts up to 12 hours Active ingredient is Allethrin, a synthetic version of a naturally occurring repellent found in chrysanthemum flowers 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all Thermacell products Package contains: 60 hours of refills - 15 repellent mats and 5 butane cartridges | 360-degree rotating belt clip easily attaches belts, packs and more Holster for carrying a portable Thermacell Repeller 2 side pockets hold spare repellent mats and butane cartridges Elastic closures make inserting and removing portable repeller quiet and easy 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all Thermacell products Package contains: 1 holster with attached belt clip Thermacell - Turn it on... Mosquitoes GONE! |
