Crappiepro Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Hey guys I can get a thermacell unit for 19.99.I was thinking about gettin one but DO THEY WORK? Is it worth having to by refills at 19.99 as well? Thanks and Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Yes it works well. I use the regular scent pads for Spring Turkey hunt and the dirt scent pads (a bit harder to find online but usually in store at Cabelas) for deer season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crappiepro Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 is the 19.99 a good price for the unit and 3 refills? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 is the 19.99 a good price for the unit and 3 refills? Not around here. They are about $9 for refills. I do love my Thermocell. I was hunting some swampland in October and could see a wall of skeeters around me, but none of them were coming in. It really works the way it says. The only problem is when you are walking or if the wind is blowing they don't work as well. Of course if the wind is blowing hard enough the skeeters won't be around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I think 20 bucks is a good deal for the Unit and the 3 refills. I have a Thermacell w/ holster and it's really handy to have in those warm season hunts. I use mine mainly in Spring Gobbler season, but have also used it on those early season archery hunts. Buy it, you won't be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Seems the thermacell has become a must have here for the early seasons. They work rather well, you can get value packs for the refills on butane and the pads and the butane cartridges are available individually as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Yep, they're worth it. :eat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crappiepro Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Well I posted this same question on another forum and everyone says yes and good things about it. So I will order one. Thanks Guys for the reply and opions! Ive said it before, "Good advice saves money and time" Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Do they also work on black flys and those little gnats? How do they work? Is it a scent driven system, or sonic or what? How long do the refills last under constant use? You guys are getting me interested. When guys from down south start claiming they have a cure for bugs, I pay attention .....lol. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion_70 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I hunt in Fl. swampland. I Will NOT go in the woods during bow season and turkey season without one! They work great for mosquitoes and have saved many a hunting trip when I would have been run out of the stand. The jury is still out on the black flies and gnats though. It seems hit or miss on those to me. Fire it up when you start toward your stand, by the time you get there it will be heated and dispersing well. Usually takes about 10 minutes for it to start working good. I've experimented with it going out and not turning it on and started getting eaten alive by mosquitoes, turned it on and within 10 minutes or so not one bite. I'm a believer! I just wish I could find a deal on the butane and pads, I may be experimenting with my own concoction shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 One of the best hunting items i have..well worth the price what ever it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 I'm heading out today to get one. It may help working out in the garden. I'm still a bit concerned about the black flies and gnats because right now they are the prime offenders. I'll see what the package says. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseasl Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Do they also work on black flys and those little gnats? How do they work? Is it a scent driven system, or sonic or what? How long do the refills last under constant use? You guys are getting me interested. When guys from down south start claiming they have a cure for bugs, I pay attention .....lol. Doc They don't work on black flies, I still get alot of them buzzing but the absolutely work on mosquitos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 They don't work on black flies, I still get alot of them buzzing but the absolutely work on mosquitos Too late ....... I already bought it. They claim on there package that it is for both mosquitos and black flies. But then who ever accused manufacturers of being totally honest ...... lol. Well, maybe I'll get a chance to try it out today. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 They don't work on black flies, I still get alot of them buzzing but the absolutely work on mosquitos Too late ....... I already bought it. They claim on there package that it is for both mosquitos and black flies. But then who ever accused manufacturers of being totally honest ...... lol. Well, maybe I'll get a chance to try it out today. Doc Don't know about the black flies, but they DO NOT work for deer flies or horse flies. Not sure about gnats, have not noticed gnats around when using the thermacell. Not very effective in use while walking either which is when the pesky deer flies seem to be the worse. And yes it is scent/chemical driven. There is a warning as well not to use the thermacell in confined areas where there is not sufficient circulation, have wondered about using it in our ground blind. Imagine the thermacell chemicals are known carcinogens in the state of Californa. The pads last approximately 4 hours and the butane cartridges last for about 3 pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 yes, it is a must for early season hunting when its still hot out, i have found out it will not work on gnats. but around here the skeeters will drain you faster than the gnats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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