Thermacell Mosquito Repellent E-Series Rechargeable Repeller; Patio Shield 20’ Mosquito Protection Zone; Includes 12-Hr Repel

4 4 out of 5 stars | 24,711 ratings

Price: 43.28

Last update: 09-10-2024


About this item

MOSQUITO PROTECTION THAT WORKS: Thermacell effectively keeps mosquitoes up to 20FT away. Works fast, get max protection in 15 minutes. Easy to use. Portable device is ideal for backyard, poolside, patio, and beyond. Allowed to bring on airplanes.
EFFECTIVE 20FT ZONE TECHNOLOGY: Engineered to precisely diffuse repellent, creating a 20-foot zone of mosquito protection. Consistent repellent protection won’t weaken over time. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery works for 9 hours.
REPEL MOSQUITOES IN AIR, NOT ON YOUR SKIN: Repel mosquitoes without DEET sprays or lotions on your skin. Long lasting repellent cartridges are easy to replace. Scent-free, no smoke, no flames.
PROPRIETARY FORMULA: Independently tested and EPA reviewed for safety & effectiveness. Repels tough mosquitoes, including those that may transmit Encephalitis, West Nile Virus, and Zika Virus. People and pet friendly.
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: Extend warranty to 3 years with registration (automatic 2-year warranty included). Backed by Thermacell Guarantee (see packaging for details).
INCLUDES: One repeller, one 12-hour repellent refill, and a USB charging cable.

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Julie-Jules
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
My husband is a mosquito ???? magnet. They seriously attack his face and any exposed skin. We tried this while sitting in our backyard around our propane fire table. I put the device between my son and husband. We sat out for about 30 minutes and neither of them had a single bite. We live in Florida so that’s pretty remarkable. I was sitting on the opposite side. About 2ft away from the device and I got 1 bite in my ankle! I consider that a huge win!
Nicholas bal
5.0 out of 5 stars I Passed the Ultimate Test in the Everglades!
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
I recently took the Thermacell mosquito repellent device on a camping trip deep into the Everglades, known for its dense mosquito populations. Waking up surrounded by clouds of giant mosquitoes was no picnic, but within just 10 minutes of turning on the Thermacell, the area around me was completely free of mosquitoes. It was astonishing! I highly recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a reliable solution to keep the mosquitoes at bay. It truly works wonders!
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Nicholas bal
5.0 out of 5 stars I Passed the Ultimate Test in the Everglades!
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
I recently took the Thermacell mosquito repellent device on a camping trip deep into the Everglades, known for its dense mosquito populations. Waking up surrounded by clouds of giant mosquitoes was no picnic, but within just 10 minutes of turning on the Thermacell, the area around me was completely free of mosquitoes. It was astonishing! I highly recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a reliable solution to keep the mosquitoes at bay. It truly works wonders!
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Houston Gadget Guy
4.0 out of 5 stars Working well so far...but I think they need to provide better instructions and information
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2022
Update (5/12/22):

I tried using the product on a breezy evening and as I suspected, the wind impacted the effectiveness. While I think there were fewer mosquitoes (just a guess), I was getting bitten and decided to go back inside. I do think it’s effective if it is not too windy. Will buy some more repellent and continue using it.

(Original Post). Let's start with the most important question...does it work? It does work (or at least has worked for me and my specific set up)...more about that shortly. And I will continue to use it (and purchase more repellant refills). Why only 4 stars? Instructions need to be improved and not quite sure about the value proposition (cost) for the repellents. But the product has worked for me so far (several hours of use) and I really hate mosquitos. And I did not have to put on bug repellent to keep them from pestering me.

After reading several reviews and wanting to gain access to my patio without being attacked by mosquitos, I decided to buy this and give it a try. I decided on the battery operated version for my patio. The setup instructions were not clearly written (I will provide the information I wish they had provided shortly as well).

I am not a entomologist or an aerosol vapor flow expert...that said, here are my observations and recommendations.

1.) I don't believe the graphic that shows a 20" protective bubble is reasonable representation of what to expect from the product. The unit emits a vaporized repellent into the air (visualize the smoke from a candle) which is highly influenced by wind or, a ceiling fan. As the repellent is diluted to into the air, the effect dissipates, meaning less protection from mosquitos. The graphic shows a group of people sitting outdoors with a bubble shield, exactly 20 feet around them. If there is no wind, maybe that depiction is a somewhat reasonable representation. But when you set an expectation that there is a protective bubble, people will take it literally. Hence the 1 star reviews that says it does not work.

In my situation, I am on covered porch where there is a wall behind me and to the left of me but the front and right side are completely open to the wind. So there is a "pocket" where the repellent is protected from from being completely dissipated or blown downwind. This would seem to me to be the ideal set up for this device. Haven't tried turning on the ceiling fan on the porch. If the results are significantly different, I will update this review.

2. Confusing instructions included in the box at best. Here is a suggestion...how about a QR code that takes you to a video called first use. Let me summarize the information I believe needs to clearly provided:

a) Plug the unit in before use (instructions said this). You will see 3 chasing dots (blinking on and off in a chasing pattern) until the unit is charged (instructions have some confusing series of gray and white dots that does not look anything like what the unit looks like while it's charging). When fully charged, the three dots above the charging port will be on. Also, no word on whether you can plug the unit into a wall socket and use it while it is recharging. And the instructions do not say it takes 5 hours to charge when the battery is completely depleted (that is what the support person told me). Also guessing the unit does not trickle charge when charging is complete...so you probably should not leave it plugged in for extended periods of time.

b) The repellent is in a small plastic container with a lid. The instructions in the box don't really show you how to hold the lid to remove it (there is a confusing drawing with two diagonal arrows which wasn't useful at all). Hold the sides of the bottle with your thumb and forefinger. Hold the front and back center of the lid in the center with the thumb and forefinger of your other hand. Separate. Just like the picture on the Amazon website (which I just saw).

c) How about a recommendation on turning it off after your use and whether to remove the repellent container and put the lid back on. Absolutely nothing said in the instructions. Also, maybe recommend charging the unit so it will be ready for your next use? What if you are not going to use it for a week or a month...should you not leave the unit plugged in to a charger for extended periods? Again, it would be useful to know if you can use the unit while it's plugged in and recharging.

3. General thoughts about toxicity: Google mosquito deaths and the results say mosquitos kill over 1 million people a year. One of the prominently displayed 1 star reviews talks about the toxicity and that you can get headaches or dizziness. Everyone is different and I enjoy being outside without having to put insecticide on my skin. I have not gotten headaches or dizzy. Your results may vary.

Now I want to compliment Thermacell on their customer support. They answered the call pretty quickly, were very helpful and pleasant to work with. Also, very generous warranty.

I have written this whole review sitting on my porch and did not have a single mosquito come near me. Houston, Texas, in May on light breeze afternoon.

Again, I would recommend it to friends and would buy it again.

Now for some unsolicited advice to Thermacell. Seems to me you have way too many versions of this product which confuses the buyer. Also, it appears the repellents have changed over time with some of your later repellents that are "safer" than your earlier versions. Might be useful to make this information more explicit if correct. Hopefully you are reconciling what products to sell and which products to sunset. Also, on the box that is covered with pictures and graphics, the actual product version was in smaller print and greyed out (easily overlooked). So it took me a minute to find it when support asked me what device I was calling about.

Very simple electronics upgrade...I would recommend resettable timers on the device indicating battery life and how much time remains before the repellent needs to be replaced. Either LED timer display (not 3 LED lights) on the device or bluetooth app on your phone. Seems obvious you are using the "razor and blade" method of pricing for product, where razors are cheap but the blades (refills) are where you generate your profits. The unit works well enough that a little upgrade to provide the user more information about battery life or how long until I need to replace the repellent cartridge would justify paying extra for the "razor". Just one opinion and you have been in the business for 20 years...so you know what your are doing.
Terri Gralinski
5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
I purchased rhis because we love to be outside on the west coast of Florida. This morning I was trying to enjoy my coffee outside in my lanai. Those pesky no-seeums were driving me back inside when I remembered that I had just recieved this from AMAZON! I turned it on and within minutes was able to sit outside and enjoy my coffee with no bites whatsoever. This is advertised for mosquitoes but I will definitely say that it works great with these little buggers that you can't see that have teeth like razors! I would definitely buy again and bragging about it to all my neighbors!
ams
3.0 out of 5 stars Need to charge it unlike previous models!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
It isn’t navy blue. Much brighter. It has to be plugged in to charge unlike previous models I own. The location for the charging is very low, and the plug doesn’t stay in. One good rain and it could be ruined. So it has to be taken inside when not in use. I really think I’m going back to the previous fuel cell version. Not sure it was worth $$$
cory
5.0 out of 5 stars Great purchase! It works well.
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
This thing actually works well!

There is no warning about not eating near food. Of course I want to use it when eating/drinking. I put it under the table during dinner, then move it to on top of the table and cover my drink once thats done.

I wish it had a hanger on top and/or a better travel container. You are supposed to take out the liquid when you travel and I never do, its not that much of a hassle, but fear it will spill onto other stuff.
Marcia H
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
I use it on our covered deck...I go out there and there are mosquito's and bugs buzzing around.....a short time later-they ARE GONE. LOVE IT!
Jeff Thoma
4.0 out of 5 stars Effective Repellant
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
It seems to be helping with a nasty mosquito problem. I would definitely purchase it again.
It takes awhile to warm up so unless you are going to be in an area for a substantial period of time it isn’t worth deploying. Refills aren’t cheap.

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