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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!
Leslie Wagner says
Yes they love me! But they love my daughter Gwen more. She is also allergic to them. When she gets bit her welks swell up even bigger then normal and itch like crazy. Last summer she got bit and it swelled to the point we had to take her to the ER, it measured 12 inches across (she is 8 now). It is not easy to always get her covered in spray before going out, especially during the nice weather of the summer when she is in and out a million times a day!
Pine Tree Home says
I could totally use this. It’s functional and it appears to be very stylish too. How great is that? I am a bug magnet. They just love me even though I hate them. I hope I win so I can try this out.
Susan says
I hope that this is the answer to our mosquito problem! We live in metro Atlanta and have stopped sitting outside on our beautiful veranda because of the mosquito problem! I’d love to give this product a test run!!
Amy Nabors says
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it. I usually don’t get bitten, but this year seems to be worse for some strange reason and I have quite a few bites.
amy jupin says
oh rhoda, being an alabama girl myself, i can sure relate! my poor husband is usually the worst victim–covered head to toe in bites! it’s awful. i’ll try anything!
Angela says
Oh my gosh. I totally need one of these. Sitting on my front porch last night, there were about 30 skeeters buzzing around me like flies. I need to show them who’s boss!
TinaTx says
Please add my name to the pot! Skeeters love me which means I don’t get to enjoy my new patio as much as I would like to.
And – happy anniversary!
Elizabeth Hunt says
There could be one mosquito and 100 people and the darn thing would come to me. I know how you feel. This product is certainly for me. So glad it works.
Sarah Moske says
My outside area is beautiful but I cannot enjoy it. I would love to try the product to see if it will keep my crazy Memphis, TN mosquitoes away.
Jena says
My 2 year old and her extrememties would LOVE this for our backyard!! Those 1 inch mosquitos are horrible!!
Diane says
Those pesky creatures make an enjoyable trip to the cabin sometimes not worth it!!!
Elizabeth says
This product sounds amazing. We have a wonderful deck, but don’t get to enjoy it very much because of the awful mosquitos. Would love to have a product that actually works!!
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says
I’d love to give it a try! Here in FL we also have yellow flies. It’s been so hard to garden because during the day it’s the yellow flies and any other time it’s the mosquitoes! The mosquitoes are actually out all the time here. Just at their worse at dusk. And I’m like a magnet.
meghan says
Oh, this sounds too good to be true! We have 2 little girls who love to dine on the patio and I love it when they have popsicles out there. But, the mosquitos eat us alive. And I don’t like spraying them with chemicals. I would love to try something like this!
Becky Mullowney says
In Texas, the mosquitos are awful…big trucks go through and spray…
but we still see mosquito “traps” … they carry an awful virus down here.
Would love to be able to enjoy our patio without worrying!
aimee says
We have tried everything, and nothing has helped us so far. I would love to give this a try!
Jennifer G says
My 9 month old son loves to be outside but the mosquitos are terrible. I would love to be able to play out in the yard with him worry free!
Jessica Y says
A Carolina Girl here who could definitely use one of these.
Leigh, BLoggeritaville says
I LOVE this product! We need to get us some more. I think my son took mine to a tailgate and it never returned….
Donna P. says
I am with you Sister when you talk about the mosquitos liking you. If I am in a room with 300 people and there is one mosquito, he will FIND ME! I am not kidding! Thank you for introducing this product to us. I would love to win it!!