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Title: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: mxracer483 on September 25, 2007, 03:39:00 PM
Just curious to what everyone is using for those Mosquitos either sitting up in their stands or down on the ground moving around?  I personally have no idea besides the Therma cell on 3 rivers but that wouldnt seem to work if you were still hunting.

Andrew
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: adeeden on September 25, 2007, 04:02:00 PM
Sitting It's hard to beat a thermacell. Wally world has great prices on them as well!
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: Golden Hawk on September 25, 2007, 05:03:00 PM
Thermacell Rules! I used mine in Canada this year and when the bugs did get bad for me I watched them scatter when I turned it on!
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: doug77 on September 25, 2007, 05:42:00 PM
thermacell  100% of the time nothing else compares

doug77
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: JC on September 25, 2007, 06:11:00 PM
Thermacell, even when still hunting. If the wind is blowing too hard to make it effective, it's probably blowing hard enough to keep the bugs off of you. 90% of the time that is   ;)
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on September 25, 2007, 06:14:00 PM
DITTO  :readit:    :D
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: kadbow on September 25, 2007, 06:14:00 PM
The heavy frost we had last night usually does a pretty good job too.
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Post by: countrygirl on September 25, 2007, 06:15:00 PM
We had 13 inches of rain last week so we are using Theracell here in the yard while we practice. We have found nothing that works as well.
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: Kevin L. on September 25, 2007, 06:19:00 PM
Another vote for the Thermacell. Early season is buggy up here and I've been impressed with the ones I've tried. For you flyfishermen, try hanging one off of the D-ring on the back of your vest   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: Raineman on September 25, 2007, 06:19:00 PM
THERMACELL BABY!!
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Post by: the Ferret on September 25, 2007, 07:27:00 PM
I'm just a blood donor   :(
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: MI_Bowhunter on September 25, 2007, 08:15:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Golden Hawk:
Thermacell Rules! I used mine in Canada this year and when the bugs did get bad for me I watched them scatter when I turned it on!
What LeRoy said.   No one in bear camp with a Thermocel had any issues with mosquitos.
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: Tom Krein on September 25, 2007, 08:20:00 PM
I have some friends who tried these    LINK (http://www.bugpatch.net/?gclid=CKOps6zs344CFRqWGgodRj_bRA)    and said they work great!

I am going to give them a try!  

Tom
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: Lost Arra on September 25, 2007, 09:09:00 PM
I use a thermacell if sitting but I usually need some stuff to wipe on too. Deet's the best but I don't like it getting on my bows.  This stuff is like rub-on thermacell:

http://www.allterrainco.com/insect_repellent.html
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: Terry Green on September 25, 2007, 09:17:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Raineman:
THERMACELL BABY!!
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: insttech1 on September 25, 2007, 09:31:00 PM
.50 BMG

But the local sheriff keeps following me...must be jealous, huh??
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: SOS on September 25, 2007, 10:06:00 PM
Well, I usually use a Thermacell, but with the drought in our part of Georgia, I've seen more deer than skeeters in my stands this year and haven't turned it on.  Granted, haven't hunted any swamps, just creek bottoms with running water.
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Post by: Black Gold on September 25, 2007, 10:13:00 PM
Thermacell all the way!!!!
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Post by: Jason Lester on September 25, 2007, 10:15:00 PM
I was wondering about them. They don't smell at all. Do the deer react to them any?
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Post by: Recurve50LBS on September 25, 2007, 11:53:00 PM
Thermacell until the first frost
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: Curtiss Cardinal on September 26, 2007, 01:10:00 AM
Bug Off
100% natural no det and wont sppok game
kinda smells like freshly tappered cedar arrows as one of the ingredients is P.O.C. oil.
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: flounder pounder on September 26, 2007, 09:25:00 AM
Wouldnt go into the woods without my thermacell, best $25 you will spend.
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: mxracer483 on September 26, 2007, 02:01:00 PM
sounds like i'll be makin that trip to wally world.
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: fredbear92 on September 26, 2007, 02:32:00 PM
as of last year I used scent shield's "no stinkin bugs"
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: ChuckC on September 26, 2007, 09:59:00 PM
In Wisconsin there is a 35# minimum on bow weight for skeeters.  Also, you need steel broadheads that are sharp.  I recommend the new altered Grizzly's so you get better penetration.
ChuckC
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: dragonheart on September 26, 2007, 10:03:00 PM
Thermacell and peramone on clothing (night before and let dry) for those little chigger critters that eat your ankles.

Jeff
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: Hot Hap on September 27, 2007, 04:21:00 AM
I take 200 mg of B1. Hap
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Post by: MWhitehair on September 27, 2007, 06:37:00 AM
T-Cell
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Post by: Roger Norris on September 27, 2007, 06:45:00 AM
Off
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Post by: Aeronut on September 27, 2007, 10:16:00 AM
I tried the vitamin B1 and took a bigger dose than 200 mg.  The skeeters still tried to devour me.  I've had nothing but good results with my Thermacell.

Dennis
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: Wary Buck on September 27, 2007, 01:25:00 PM
I like to stalk to my stands and the bugs are just horrendous right now.  Fire up the Thermacell in the vehicle, attach it to the top of my daypack, and then I hike in to the stand with little if any interference from the bugs.  Would think that would be similar to still-hunting, and actually the slower you go, the better this would work.

I can't believe how many otherwise intelligent people still refuse to part with $25 for the Thermacell.  It would be worth three times that money in my book (because I hunt the early season hard).  I know a brother and a good hunting buddy who were both too proud/tough/macho to buy it, and finally broke down and both admit it was stupid of them not to have purchased it long ago.  

Problem is I went in to Wally-World and Menards to get a refill pack and the first is out (and he couldn't understand why so many folks wanted them in Sept.) and the second place stopped carrying it because it was past the season.  Guess I'll have to make a trip into the big city.
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: Goatpacker on September 27, 2007, 06:40:00 PM
A guy saw my THERMACELL the other day and asked me if those things realy work. I told him only when it is on and your are in a area that has mosquitos. T-Cell all the way doing anything outdoors.
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: alligatordond on September 27, 2007, 09:42:00 PM
I'll sell my kids before my Thermacell.Well probably not but I'd have to think about it. If they can work in the swamps and glades of Florida they'll work anywhere. And you will know when it runs out of fuel. A little flock of 'skeets will come whisper in your ear. Carry the refills
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: snufer on September 28, 2007, 09:12:00 AM
Anyone have any concerns about inhaling the fumes from the Thermacell? There is a warning on the package about not inhaling or using in an enclosed area (such as a blind?) The pads do contain Deet. Hate to be negative about a product that works so well.
Title: Re: What are you using on those Mosquitos?
Post by: Talondale on September 28, 2007, 09:37:00 AM
I got a bunch of refills on sale at a grocery store last year: 75% off!!  :D