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Reddit mentions of Thermacell MR150 Portable Mosquito Repeller, Black; DEET-Free, Scent-Free, Mess-Free Mosquito Repellent; 15 Foot Protection Zone
Sentiment score: 4
Reddit mentions: 5
We found 5 Reddit mentions of Thermacell MR150 Portable Mosquito Repeller, Black; DEET-Free, Scent-Free, Mess-Free Mosquito Repellent; 15 Foot Protection Zone. Here are the top ones.
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Large Area of Protection — Lightweight and conveniently sized, the repeller keeps mosquitoes away in a 15-ft zone for 12 up to hours of protection; no hassle and no mess; 100% satisfaction guaranteeDEET-Free, Scent-Free, Spray-Free —More time can be spent in the great outdoors without lotions or chemical sprays on skin which cause lingering smells and messes to clean up; no game-spooking odorsFamily-Friendly and Easy to Use — Thermacell MR150 Portable Mosquito Repeller is highly effective and trusted; with no open flame, it is ideal for a family-friendly environment on the patio or yardPortable and Convenient — Perfect for campers, hunters, fishers, hikers, kayakers, gardeners, boaters, farmers or anyone who wants to enjoy time outdoors without annoying mosquitoesSleek Design — The attractive black exterior blends in with surroundings; the lightweight, portable mosquito repeller features a quiet operating mechanism perfect for any outdoor adventure
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 6.3 Inches |
| Length | 10.5 Inches |
| Size | One Size |
| Weight | 0.7 Pounds |
| Width | 2.3 Inches |
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I have no advice or help for you. I'm so sorry your family is going through this!
We recently bought one of https://www.amazon.com/ThermaCell-Mosquito-Repellent-Outdoor-Repeller/dp/B01BGHU7R6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464831898&sr=8-1&keywords=thermacell for mosquitoes...haven't tried it out yet but I've heard that they work really well. Good luck!
Mosquitos are the worst! I really feel for you: I have tried everything I've ever heard of to keep them away, because bites swell up on me like crazy. I don't know if there is such a thing as being "allergic" to mosquito bites, but I am one of those individuals that reacts noticeably worse than most.
It's so bad that when my husband and I were on our honeymoon, we stayed on a tropical island and I got absolutely covered in bites including one on my eyelid!! When we went scuba diving, apparently the bites covering my legs looked even creepier underwater and fellow divers were asking me if I bumped into coral or had contracted some strange island disease.
The best I have come up with is to rub lavender essential oil on my body (literally slather it on exposed skin) at least it is the least objectionable of all the mosquito repellent "scents" and it's the most effective for keeping them off anytime I need to go outdoors for a dog walk/errand, anytime I'll be moving around but sharing mosquito airspace. Additionally, if I'm gonna be sitting out in their world, the Thermacell Mosquito Repellent device actually does work. I was given one as a gift, thought it was a gag; tried it for giggles, and: I bought refills and always bring that thing when I know I'll be hanging out in mosquito territory.
One last piece of advice: apply rubbing alcohol to heal your bites- instant relief!! Purell hand gel does the same thing: aaaaahhhhhh. Apply early and often and you'll ease the discomfort and swelling.
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Well, it is a hassle, sort of, but covering up also prevents skin issues from the sun. I allow some sun to get vitamin D but both of my parents have had several skin cancers and I am high risk.
If you work outdoors you can get acclimated to the weather if you are healthy, although I see people doing construction work and riding motorcycles wearing shorts. Nope, not me, clothes are protection. 90° weather is not that bad if you are used to it.
As for the bug zappers, they attract with light and can get moths, which are not a pest. They do make CO2 bug catchers which may attract mammal biting bugs (the theory is that is how they find you, through exhalations and also scents) such as [this monstrosity] (https://www.amazon.com/Mega-Catch-MCU-900-ULTRA-Mosquito-Trap/dp/B0051C0J7G/ref=cm_rdp_product) as well as [hand held repellers] (https://www.amazon.com/Thermacell-MR-LJ-Portable-Mosquito-Repeller-Black/dp/B01BGHU7R6/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501416022&sr=8-3-fkmr2&keywords=handheld+butane+insect+repellent#customerReviews) which I recently learned about.
There was a time when it seemed everybody had a bug zapper, years ago, but apparently they are no longer the thing to have.
Thermocell was recommended to me by a Southerner and it works pretty well. Can enjoy my back yard again.
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