ThermaCell

[KahrMan]

Has anybody used one of these?  Just wondering if it works as well as described.

[maroonandwhite]

I have one and it seems to work. It takes a while to get going and heat up but once it does it seems to work. When hunting I put it directly under my feet in the stand. I'd light it while you are walking to the stand.

[Garufa]

I have one and it does work.  I am a mosquito magnet but with this thing they leave me be. 

[peejman]

I have one and it does work.  I am a mosquito magnet but with this thing they leave me be. 

 

I'm a mosquito magnet too.  Sounds like I need to get one. 

[felinesNfreedom]

They work great, I used to get eaten alive during bow season.

[monkeylizard]

Mine works pretty well when stationary. Not so much while moving around. You're welcome to swing by and borrow mine if you want to try before you buy.

Edited July 18, 2014 by monkeylizard

[KahrMan]

Thanks Monkey.  

 

Does it work for ticks and chiggers or just flying bugs?

[maroonandwhite]

I think it's just going to work for mosquitoes. They don't advertise anything else.

[monkeylizard]

What maroonandwhite said.

The repellent is allethrin, a copy of a repellent that naturally occurs in chrysanthemum flowers. It repels mosquitoes, black flies, and no-see-ums, and will not harm humans or pets.

[Lumber_Jack]

If it worked for ticks and chiggers I'd have one permanently sewn to my body

[whiskey]

I have 3 or 4. Used them to maintain sanity in Florida swamps.

[rhanks55]

👍 Awesome. I have two and a Thermacell lantern for the back porch and pool. 👍 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Troutburger]

Mine works great for skeeters and no see ums.

[Wingshooter]

Been using one for the last three seasons or so. It works great. I notice a slight smell when I first fire it up, but it doesn't bother the deer apparently because they still walk right under me while bow hunting. I was impressed with it, so I bought one for my dad and son.

[rugerla1]

Been using one for the last three seasons or so. It works great. I notice a slight smell when I first fire it up, but it doesn't bother the deer apparently because they still walk right under me while bow hunting. I was impressed with it, so I bought one for my dad and son.

That was why I never bought one, I figured the smell would bother deer. But for the past couple years, I've heard people swear by them. Bass Pro had them on sale via email alert for like $13 last week. I meant to buy one and forgot in the hustle and bustle. But bow season is gonna be here before we know it! Man, I got hyped up just typing that LOL

[Wingshooter]

That was why I never bought one, I figured the smell would bother deer. But for the past couple years, I've heard people swear by them. Bass Pro had them on sale via email alert for like $13 last week. I meant to buy one and forgot in the hustle and bustle. But bow season is gonna be here before we know it! Man, I got hyped up just typing that LOL

I'm getting excited about the season, too! With the way time has been flying by, it'll be here in no time. $13 was a good price for the Thermacell. I was a little skeptical about deer smelling it too, but their behavior seems the same whether I'm using it or not. Edited July 20, 2014 by Batman

[EastHipster]

I bought one but have only used it once.

 

Thing is....it's another thing you have to carry.

I don't think it smells much less than DEET 100.

It doesn't work if it is windy.

 

It DOES work well for swarming little bugs/flies, but I find the DEET to work for that.

And DEET works for chiggers and ticks.

 

So I don't know.

I guess I will carry it early season since I have it.

[Wingshooter]

I bought one but have only used it once.

Thing is....it's another thing you have to carry.
I don't think it smells much less than DEET 100.
It doesn't work if it is windy.

It DOES work well for swarming little bugs/flies, but I find the DEET to work for that.
And DEET works for chiggers and ticks.

So I don't know.
I guess I will carry it early season since I have it.

True enough, it is something extra to carry. I got a holster for mine and attach it to my backpack. That way it's off my belt and doesn't snag on anything going up and down a tree. The weight is pretty minimal, and I don't notice it attached to my pack. DEET works great for me in the off season, but I'm too chicken to use it hunting in case the deer can smell it. Edited September 6, 2014 by Batman

[Sidewinder]

Has anyone used one while on a Coyote stand? If any animal on the planet can smell it...ole Wiley will be the one!

[Wiljo05]

[quote name="Sidewinder" post="1187333" timestamp="1410124690"]Has anyone used one while on a Coyote stand? If any animal on the planet can smell it...ole Wiley will be the one![/quote] I use one religiously up until the first hard frost. Killed several coyotes with one sitting at my feet. It seems that if they (Eastern coyotes that is) are going to respond to the distress call, they have already committed to investigating. At that point they are usually within shotgun range before I can see them. I hunt primarily woods though.

[Sidewinder]

I use one religiously up until the first hard frost. Killed several coyotes with one sitting at my feet. It seems that if they (Eastern coyotes that is) are going to respond to the distress call, they have already committed to investigating. At that point they are usually within shotgun range before I can see them. I hunt primarily woods though.

Thanks Wiljo05, that's good information to know. I have two of them, and have used mine inside a pop up ground blind, but was afraid the coyotes might smell it out in the open. What ammo do you use in your shotty? I can go up to 3 1/2" shells, but usually only take a rifle, as I hunt alone. Do you sell the hides...any good enough? They are pretty mangy looking here in middle and west Tennessee.

[Sidewinder]

Awesome. I have two and a Thermacell lantern for the back porch and pool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

rhanks55, where did you get the lantern? Is it gas or kerosene fired. How about the cost of one? Do you have to change the blue pad like on the cell?

[rhanks55]

Sidewinder, should be able to get the lantern at most sporting goods stores or Walmart. Run about $20 or so. It uses the same pads and cartridges as the original Thermacell. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Chris]

I love the Thermacell product.

I use it extensively in the early season to keep the skeeters off the stand. 

I treat my clothes with permithrin to deal with the ticks and chiggers.

Between that and the Thermacell, I don't have to use anything else.

Haven't noticed anything reacting to the smell... in fact, they make it with a cover scent:

http://www.amazon.com/ThermaCELL-E-4-Mosquito-Repellent-Appliances/dp/B003ITF3IE/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1410376790&sr=8-10&keywords=thermacell

[221 Fireball]

+1 for the Thermacell, liked the first one so much, bought a second (to keep in the boat) and the lantern for the back porch. Got their "holster" for the hand-held they make to wear it on my belt. Deer have never seemed to notice it.