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Use of Themocell Insect Repellant
« on: August 07, 2010, 03:12:26 PM »
I found me a nice mud whole for my treestand. There is a lot of mosquitoes. Has anyone ever used the Thermocell while sitting in a tree stand or can the elk smell that?
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Re: Use of Themocell Insect Repellant
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2010, 03:30:01 PM »
The Thermacell works AWSOME!!!  I use it down here in Alabama.  It is THE ONLY way you can hunt down here.  That being said i know lots of guys who hunt deer and hogs with a bow and shoot alot of game while using the Thermacell, so I would say either they can't smell it or it doesn't bother them. 
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Re: Use of Themocell Insect Repellant
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2010, 04:10:45 PM »
I use mine alot. Works great!!!!!!

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Re: Use of Themocell Insect Repellant
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2010, 04:19:06 PM »
Worked great in AK for the droves of every type bug, the black flies,gnats, mini pterodactyls and white socs - all stayed five feet circle away...  Never will I go without one there... Until you hit the arctic in the summer, you have never experienced bugs....   :yike: Head nets all day, all night, try eating, sleeping, walking with one on...  Thermacell's do work....

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Re: Use of Themocell Insect Repellant
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2010, 04:50:22 PM »
They work for me don;t smell like putting the spray on.

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Re: Use of Themocell Insect Repellant
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2010, 06:31:51 PM »
Thanks a lot for your help. I ordered one from cabelas. It only cost me $ 21 and some change. It also comes with a holster.

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Re: Use of Themocell Insect Repellant
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2010, 08:00:06 PM »
They also have "earth scent" refill.

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Re: Use of Themocell Insect Repellant
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2010, 08:04:49 PM »
You can order refurbished units from Thermacell for $14.99

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Re: Use of Themocell Insect Repellant
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2010, 01:22:12 PM »
mine works sweeeeeeeeeeeettt get a holster
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Re: Use of Themocell Insect Repellant
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2010, 03:35:52 PM »
I could of used one today. Went out in the woods and set up my treestand just to practice and got eaten alive. Should be here soon.

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Re: Use of Themocell Insect Repellant
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2010, 08:46:08 AM »
I've been wondering the same thing. Thanks for the info. Skeeters are bad in the area we hunt too.

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Re: Use of Themocell Insect Repellant
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2010, 09:21:38 AM »
I was at a bowshoot by Rimrock this weekend and I could hardly get through the fist 10 targets!!! The Mosquitos were murder!!!! A guy behind me had a thermocell and he was not getting bothered at all. I just wonder 1) do the elk notice it and 2) how well does it work if you are always walking around?


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Re: Use of Themocell Insect Repellant
« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2010, 01:58:04 PM »
Works great.  Even bought a small lantern style for the camper. Leave it burning by thedoor and no bugs come inside.  The one I carry while in the woods says it is not intended to be used while walking around.  However if you move slow it works pretty nice.  It gives about a 5 ft. diameter of protection.

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Re: Use of Themocell Insect Repellant
« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2010, 07:47:37 PM »
I found me a nice mud whole for my treestand. There is a lot of mosquitoes. Has anyone ever used the Thermocell while sitting in a tree stand or can the elk smell that?
Thanks
You know, your hunting, so you just have to suck it up do that mind over matter stuff and just pretend there not biting you.  :chuckle:
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Re: Use of Themocell Insect Repellant
« Reply #14 on: August 10, 2010, 11:04:13 PM »
Works great.  Even bought a small lantern style for the camper. Leave it burning by thedoor and no bugs come inside.  The one I carry while in the woods says it is not intended to be used while walking around.  However if you move slow it works pretty nice.  It gives about a 5 ft. diameter of protection.


I was gonna get one until I read that you couldnt wear it. Said do not let come in contact with clothing. Wonder if that stuff will ruin clothes ?    :dunno:
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