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HogCommander · Sep 19, 2017

I'm a huge believer too...won't hunt without one in warm weather. To make the pads/fuel last longer, I turn the heat all the way up for first 5-10 minutes, then turn it down as low as possible while still keeping the mosquitoes away. This is a purchase you will not regret!

HeatSeeker · Sep 19, 2017

I have one. Used it once deer hunting, but I think my full head net is what was really doing the work. I'll have to give it another shot here in next few weeks.

Striper69 · Sep 20, 2017

HogCommander said:
I'm a huge believer too...won't hunt without one in warm weather. To make the pads/fuel last longer, I turn the heat all the way up for first 5-10 minutes, then turn it down as low as possible while still keeping the mosquitoes away. This is a purchase you will not regret!

How do you turn it all the way up? All I see is an on/off dial.

Another question: Is it really safe to breathe in the vapors this thing gives off?

retafshooter · Sep 20, 2017

Don't hunt without a Thermacell

These Thermacells work great! I won't hunt in warm weather without one.

BearArms · Sep 20, 2017

j_h_smith said:
Back in the day, Avons used to sell the best mosquito repellant. They haven't sold it in years. But it was great stuff.

My dad loved the stuff in the 90's. They still sell Skin So Soft with some bug repellent that works like a champ during the PA Trout Opener. We used to keep the deodorant stick style sunscreen with repellent in all our tackle boxes.

BearArms · Sep 20, 2017

I absolutely use a Thermacell in the early season... well... most of the season I hunt in MD. In PA most of the bugs are dead, and I'm screwed if we have a hot day since I normally don't bring it for that leg of my trip.

Doesn't work well when moving fast, but it keeps a bubble around you while you're spotting and stalking. Also do not advise it when inside a groundblind or tent.

Pale Ryder · Sep 20, 2017

Yes they work, and I use one during my hunts in warm weather. The deer tend to ignore it.

Wsanner · Sep 20, 2017

They work, however I wont use one when I hunt. Im super careful about my scent in the woods. anytime I can sit something 2 ft below me and I can smell it, you cant convince me that a mature buck doesn't smell it 300yds away.

CaptainAwesome · Sep 20, 2017

Thermacells work in Canada, they will work her. The Canadian mosquitos are horrible.

j_h_smith · Sep 20, 2017

CaptainAwesome said:
Thermacells work in Canada, they will work her. The Canadian mosquitos are horrible.

Those stupid flies up in Maine are the biggest smallest pain I've ever experienced.

j_h_smith · Sep 20, 2017

BearArms said:
My dad loved the stuff in the 90's. They still sell Skin So Soft with some bug repellent that works like a champ during the PA Trout Opener. We used to keep the deodorant stick style sunscreen with repellent in all our tackle boxes.

It was a great product line. I have 1 small bottle of the repellant left. I don't use it for everyday outings. That is my secret stash.

Striper69 · Sep 21, 2017

I used mine tonight and it worked as advertised. It took about 10 minutes until the skeeters stayed away. A couple tried to come by but they couldn't take it. The wind was pretty calm at the time.

Blaster229 · Sep 21, 2017

I use mine on the back porch when I feed the squirrels. I set it out maybe 5-10 minutes before to give it time to "work". Weird feeling sitting there when you're used to swatting at mosquitos and then you don't have to.

Sticky · Sep 21, 2017

It does take a few minutes to get the pad hot enough to start to release the permethrin, but they work!

fscwi · Sep 21, 2017

j_h_smith said:
It was a great product line. I have 1 small bottle of the repellant left. I don't use it for everyday outings. That is my secret stash.

You can still buy the Avon products and they work well.

j_h_smith · Sep 21, 2017

fscwi said:
You can still buy the Avon products and they work well.

I tired to find this particular product a few years ago. I was told it was discontinued. They did however bring out a replacement. From what I've heard, it doesn't work as good as the old stuff.

YMMV

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