This is a great product for anyone that is outside in the summer. And best of all it really works, not like some of those other mosquito repelling gimmicks. The ThermaCell appliance dispenses a small amount of repellent into the air over a long period of time. It is powered by a butane cartridge which provides the cordless, portable heat necessary to operate the device (batteries are not needed). It directs the heat to a metal grill. A mat saturated with Allethrin, a copy of a naturally occurring insecticide found in chrysanthemum flowers, is placed on top of the metal grill. The heat generated by the butane cartridge vaporizes the repellent allowing it to rise into the air, creating a 15 x 15 ft (225 sq ft) “Mosquito-Free-Zone”
- Repels up to 98% of mosquitoes. Also repels black flies, no-see ums and sand flies.
- Compact, Cordless and Portable – Take it anywhere!
- NO DEET!
- Odor free
- Effective alternative to smelly lotions and sprays which must be applied to the skin.
- Tested and approved by the U.S. Army.
- Currently used in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan.
- EPA approved.
- Perfect for camping, fishing, barbeques, backyards, decks and many other outdoor activities.