early season &misquitos,bugs help?

[mike p]

How do you keep the bugs off. I live in central wis hunting starts next weekend and we are getting a hatch of mosquitos that can give blood transfusion in less that 5 min. how do you protect your self? I was thinking of trying a thermalcell?

[Curveman]

Thermacell works! We all tried it at bear camp this year and all agreed-it works! I can't imagine it would spook the deer and not the bears but who knows? Anyone?

[Whip]

Mike, if your skeeters are anything like they around down here by me it would be suicide to go in the woods without a Thermacell.  Even with a good bug suit on the buzzing in your ears would drive you insane.  I don't think I've ever seen them this bad other than maybe in Canada.  The Thermacells DO work!

[Problem Child]

Another satisfied Thermacell user.  

[JC]

Thermacell...best money you'll ever spend for hunting.

[cedar swampman]

Thermacell all the way!

[southernarcher]

Anyone who hunts where skeets thrive and doesn't own a thermacell,well,I feel for ya!

[TimZeigler]

Amen!    
You can use it for any outdoor activity.  I'll use the thermacell to keep the skeeters at bay anywhere I take my 10 mo daughter, I don't like to spray her down with OFF.

[ber643]

I've been using them for 5 years now and would not go into the woods without one - unless they stop making the refill kits. I use it when working outside at home also. Best bang for the buck I have ever found - in any field of products.

[rnharris]

therma cell and bug suit they are terrible here in the south as well they follow your breath molecules with all the technology we have today why can't somebody come up with bat or dragonfly gum to scare em off lol Ralph

[Wary Buck]

The Thermacaell is awesome.  And I know the little sleeve/holster thing they make looks like an unnecessary gadget, but that thing works real nice for keeping additional butane cartridge and repellent mats with the main unit, and also could be used to secure it to your tree stand (otherwise easy to accidently kick it off).  As someone above said, best money I've spent recently was on the Thermacell.  Works great at outdoor concert, picnic, fishing, etc. too.

[kiiwosewinini]

Heck, I just lettum bite me.  I was told that they need blood to reproduce, so I figure I will help the little buggers out.  My thought is that if we get enough skeeters around here, it will chase all you folks from IL and MN outta here.      Just kidding    

Isaac in WI

[Mitch-In-NJ]

I use a Therma Cell and Max Deet or No Stinking Bugs.  I also spray my clothes (or use the soaking version) with Duranon.

The Thermacell works great when sitting still, but it's pretty worthless when stalking.

The No Stinking Bugs is from Scent sheild and is 25% Deet mixed with a cover scent.  Max Deet is straight Deet and I use it when the bugs are REALLY bad.  It smells funny, but I am not sure the scent really worries deer.  I use these when I know I am going to be moving.

The Duranon is oderless and sprayed on your clothes (never on your person) and not only repels ticks, skeeters and chiggers, but also kills them.  Since using it I have NEVER had a tick on me.

A note on the Therma Cell.  In a post or two above the little carrier for the unit was mentioned.  I think this is invaluable.  Not only does it let you carry extra fuel and repellant, but you can strap the unit to your stand or blind and keep it in the upright position.  This is important as my experience has been that when you lay it down, it burns fuel faster.  Maybe it's just my imagination, but I don't think so.

[John Nail]

They work so well for me, I bought two--because I can't imagine being without one.
I just wish they'd sell the blue wafers seperately.

[Osagetree]

No Stinking Bugs

[Problem Child]

Originally posted by Osagetree:
No Stinking Bugs

That stuff only works for about 15 minutes in Mississippi.

[Terry Green]

Thermacell.

[mike p]

thank you everyone I will be buying a tharmacell today!!

[mrgreenhead]

How does that thermacell work on the little black fles in early canada spring season?

[NoCams]

Where does everyone buy their Thermacells ? Where is the cheapest place you think ? Also when you buy refills which one do you buy ? The mats only or the package that has butane and mats together or vice versa ?

nocams