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First off, my hubby and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary yesterday, the 18th, so we are celebrating this weekend. I love my man and am so happy that the Lord sent him to me! Next week, I’m going to do something a little different from my normal posts and do even more giveaways, which I think you’ll be excited about. So, stay tuned for that next week!
There are going to be TWO really, really great giveaways going on, starting Tuesday, so you will NOT want to miss them! PROMISE!
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I’m not sure how bad it is in your neck of the woods, but mosquitos here in Alabama and in the South are positively horrible. And they love me. Must be something about my skin that they like, because I get attacked every single time I’m outside with no protection. I get so tired of the red welts, itching and slapping those little critters when I’m outside trying to enjoy myself.
With my new porch on the deck, there are no screens to protect against mosquitos, but I have found something that works and can’t wait to share it with you.
A guy in my small group at church mentioned this product to me and I had never heard of it before. Later that week, I got an email from Thermacell, the company who makes this mosquito lantern, asking me if I’d like a sample to try out at my house. Would I? You can imagine how fast I said yes to that one. I knew this might be the answer to my porch sitting and fending off those pesky ‘skeeters.
I got it in just in time to try it out on my new porch and guess what?
It totally WORKS!!
I was so happy that it does work can’t tell you how much better sitting on the porch is going to be with this lantern around. It works off butane and batteries and emits a repellent that those mosquitos don’t like and it covers a 15 x 15 foot area, plenty big enough for my needs. There are different sized lanterns too.
I am just thrilled to find something that really works and couldn’t wait to pass it on to all of you too. That’s one of the worst things about having an open deck or porch, so with this problem taken care of, it will make sitting outside so much more enjoyable. I hope you’ll give it a try too!
And the good news! Thermacell is going to send ONE of you a Thermacell lantern of your own to try out too. Just leave a comment and tell me about your mosquito problem.
Do they love you too and is it a constant battle during the summer?
Here’s more info from the company on all the facts:
ThermaCELL mosquito repellents products are 98% effective and can help protect against mosquito borne illness. The handheld and lanterns are odorless, flameless and portable making them perfect for all outdoor activities and are available at Wal-Mart, Home Depot and other outdoor stores.
ThermaCELL products ward off biting bugs, black flies an no-see-ums in a 15x15ft area according to test conducted by the US Department of Defense.
The only Lanterns and Handheld Devices that are 98% Effective Mosquito Repellents. Experience bug-free outdoor enjoyment from ThermaCELLL, utilizing patented technology for warding off mosquitoes and other biting insects. Used by US troops for years, ThermaCELL products are popular throughout Europe and are gaining popularity in the Unites States, growing by double-digits last year.
How does ThermaCELL’s patented technology work?
ThermaCELL is powered by a butane cartridge which provides the cordless, portable heat to operate the device. A mat saturated with allethrin, a copy of a natural insecticide found in chrysanthemum flowers, is heated by the butane cartridge and vaporizes the repellent allowing it to rise into the air, creating a 15 x 15 ft (225 sq ft) “Mosquito-Free-Zone.”
Choose a mosquito repellent that has been tested by the experts.
According to tests conducted by the U.S. Government, ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent hand-held devices and lanterns are both up to 98% effective in fighting mosquitoes, black flies and no-see-ums. ThermaCELL does not have an open flame and is EPA approved.
Suggested retail price is $29.95.
{Disclosure: I was given this product to use and keep for free, but my opinions about the product are entirely my own. Not getting paid to say this and I wouldn’t rave about it if it didn’t work for me!}
If you’d like to try this product, here’s a link to a $5 rebate, so hope you’ll try it out!
Debbie` says
Beats the bug zapper for sure. I remember sitting on my parent’s deck listening to them getting zapped! I did love that sound and it was quite the entertainment, but they bit me before they met their demise. If I don’t win this I’m gonna buy one anyway. Definitely could use 2!
Nancy says
Would love to sit outside and enjoy the summer evenings with my family. For now we sit inside because the mosquitoes make it unbearable. ThermaCELL sure would help make some summer memories for this family. I really think it manages to look good too-what a bonus!
Sarah says
This looks wonderful! I have always been a mosquito magnet. I now have an 8 month old and it would be wonderful to have something like this so keep him safer while outside in the evening hours.
Beth says
I’m desperate to find something that works!! I have a 4-year-old who loves to play outside. I however don’t even want to go outside because I’m so allergic! It’s a constant struggle. The world would be so much better if we could find a way around the mosquitos!
Katie says
I would love to this! I’m already embarassed to be a bridemaid in a wedding next week because of the huge welts I have on my legs and arms! Not very attractive!
janice says
We love our patio, hate the “skeeters” – this would be great!
katie@Impatientlyprayingforpatience says
I would love this! We use to live in TN now we live in IL…those pesky bugs followed us up here.
Kate says
Yep, they love me. ALL bugs love me. They attack my daughters too. I would like to know why, if US troops have been using these for years, they haven’t been sold t the public before this!! We could have had much more comfortable summers all these years!!! Thanks!
Ally's Corner says
When I saw your patio the first thing came to my mind, how is she going to deal with the mosquitos. Living in Georgia I know how bad they are, one reason we don’t use our patio. I’m always hoping for a screen in porch as I hate to always use the smelling bug spray. I would love to win it and try it out myself so I can enjoy the outdoors.
Sue says
I will be truly amazed if this DOES work. I am the one who ALWAYS gets bitten-no matter what I use. I would love one!
susan says
What? You mean I might be able to use my deck more than only in April and October? I’d LOVE to try this out…then get one for every person in my family since we live in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama!!!
Heather says
Oh wow, I remember ThermaCELL from their butane curling iron days, curling my bangs after swim class at school. I LOVE the idea of this led lantern and bug light. I a the first to get bitten, they just love me. We use a lot of the flame citronella candles but with 2 young kids, I’m always worried. Wish I had one of these for our upcoming camping trip!!!
Janet G. says
I would dearly love to have a solution to the mosquito problem at our house. Mosquitoes drive us indoors more often than even the heat here in Middle GA. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Sally Hamilton says
My property borders a creek in the South so ’nuff said about how bad our mosquito problem is! I have scars on my legs and arms from the itchy sores. Hope I win this give-away! Thanks.
Judy says
I would love to win this for my daughter and her husband. They live in SW Idaho and have a huge, summer skeeter problem. I know that they would like to have something that REALLY works to keep them bite free.
Lori H says
Our backyard has several small underground springs so the ground is never totaly dry. And there is a small slow-moving stream behind our property, so our mosquitos are ridiculous. We joke that they come with knives and forks! I would love to try this product. Maybe we could enjoy being outside without the itchy consequences.
Sarah G says
We, too, have a creek at the back of our property. And I am constantly trying different things to get rid of them! I especially hate the way they buzz in my ears! This would be great to have out on the deck. Thanks for the great giveaway! Love your new deck by the way.
Pat@Back Porch Musings says
Happy Anniversary Rhoda and Peter. I can’t believe it’s been 5 years! Seems like yesterday.
I have not had a problem with mosquito’s biting me. I have heard they prefer fair skinned people. I am more olive complexioned, not dark, but I still have the olive cast…anyhoo…that is probably an old wive’s tale!LOL My oldest daughter had a problem with mosquito’s when she was a little girl. We even had to resort to antibiotics. The mosquito bites would turn into huge welts. Even when using repellents she would still have a bit of a problem. I’ll check into this product. Even though we don’t have the huge mosquito’s of the deep south, we do have lots of them, living near the Mississippi River.
Sue B. says
If this works, I want it! If I don’t ”win” it, I’m buying one. It isn’t even officially summer yet and already I’ve battled a bad case of poison ivy coupled with enough bug bites to further aggravate the problem. Mosquitoes are really bad in Alabama this year!
Lana says
I’m in Alabama too and have the say the mosquitoes are awful! I definitely need to get one of those. You would think as hot as it is the darn things wouldn’t have the energy to fly around so much.