I want to pick up a Thermacell before turkey season starts but really don't know much about them. Most of my hunting is done in a ground blind though I am going to try some ground hunting this year as well.
Also I walk a lot on the trails around here normally with a Camelbak on and want one that would work for that as well. Any suggestions? Thank you.
The Mr 150 or Mr 300 with a holster. Can clip on a belt, back pack or chair in a blind.
I had to look them up, when I bought mine there was only one kind. The Mr 150 is the one I have now. The Mr 300 is similar to the old style before the 150. Either one will work.
Quote from: coyote1 on February 17, 2019, 11:22:31 PM
The Mr 150 or Mr 300 with a holster. Can clip on a belt, back pack or chair in a blind.
I had to look them up, when I bought mine there was only one kind. The Mr 150 is the one I have now. The Mr 300 is similar to the old style before the 150. Either one will work.
Thank you, they are much cheaper than they used to be.
You are welcome. Unfortunately they are made cheaper too. The first one I ever bought was made a little better imo but I lost it on an early season teal hunt a few years ago. They still hold up, my current one is 3 years old and still works great.
Quote from: coyote1 on February 17, 2019, 11:30:53 PM
You are welcome. Unfortunately they are made cheaper too. The first one I ever bought was made a little better imo but I lost it on an early season teal hunt a few years ago. They still hold up, my current one is 3 years old and still works great.
What do I need to get to run them the entire turkey season? (May 1-31) I really don't know much about them, they were so expensive at one time I paid no attention to them. I have seen friends with them but have never seen them turn them on or anything. Oh would be nice for them to work fishing too.
You need the butane/ mats refill pack. I like the value pack. I approximately 3-4 hours per mat and 10-12 hours per butane cartridge.
Quote from: coyote1 on February 18, 2019, 12:08:26 AM
You need the butane/ mats refill pack. I like the value pack. I approximately 3-4 hours per mat and 10-12 hours per butane cartridge.
Thank you, I was looking at the all season pack but that is just not going to happen, money is to tight trying to get a vehicle on the road. Still need to replace my gloves last year and one or two other minor things. I will pick up the cheaper model this coming up and then add a few more things in April and the beginning of May. Still have to treat my clothes to keep the ticks away too.
Any model of the thermocell will work fine, don't drop it or sit on it and it will last. There are several YouTube videos of how to refill the butane bottles yourself for like 10 cents each which will save you money.
Get the Chinese ARS mats off eBay for a whole lot cheaper and google how to remove the check valve in the butane bottles, then you can refill them with a can of butane and save a lot of money
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Quote from: LaLongbeard on February 18, 2019, 12:44:40 AM
Any model of the thermocell will work fine, don't drop it or sit on it and it will last. There are several YouTube videos of how to refill the butane bottles yourself for like 10 cents each which will save you money.
Thank you for that input, I will check those out later today after I wake up.
Quote from: sasquatch1 on February 18, 2019, 12:44:57 AM
Get the Chinese ARS mats off eBay for a whole lot cheaper and google how to remove the check valve in the butane bottles, then you can refill them with a can of butane and save a lot of money
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Do the Chinese ARS mats work as well?
Yes they work exactly the same, I hunt south Louisiana swaps that are infested with mosquitos, I assure you they work the same
Since they smaller I just got 2 of them in the thermacell at a time, prob un needed tho!
The reg pads cost prob $1 a piece at least, these ARS mats probably 10cent I think
Just turn your thermocell on about 10min early to let it warm up, if not the mosquitos may get you for the first 5-10 minutes before it heats up and starts working
Just google ARS MAT and you'll see them come up, some have "raid" on them, they all the same. Just look at how many pieces vs price and free shipping to get the best deal
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Be careful using it inside your blind. When I use one in a blind I place it out on the ground in front of the window outside. Mosquitos hate those things. Wish it worked for ticks.
I found that they do not work that well when moving. Also try to place it so it is upwind of you...this will blow the repelent to you.
The holster comes in handy to carry a spare cartridge and pads, too.
Thermacell Mosquito Repeller Holster, Olive, MR-HJ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q2FH7S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ywPACbVAGCQGJ
Don't go crazy buying extra mats and butane. I hunt wet and swampy Eastern NC from the first of April until the first of May and hardly turn mine on (our State bird is the mosquito LOL). Most mornings are 40's to 70's with very little mosquito activity. Not sure what state you hunt but the thermacell should come with 4 or 5 mats and a butane canister so you should be fine through the spring.
I read a crazy story somewhere where a hunter fell asleep against a tree with his thermacell on. When he woke up there was a rattlesnake in his lap. Apparently it saw the heat signature put off by the device and came to investigate. Not sure if that's true. I love mine and use it frequently during deer and turkey seasons.
I have never used one, all I can think of is the the picture in my mind from when I was a kid in South Florida......We would have Mosquito fogger trucks come through the neighborhood while we were playing outside, running through the fog/poison breathing it all in, that is what the Thermacell is to me....lol....just can't do it.
Quote from: sasquatch1 on February 18, 2019, 01:20:13 AM
Yes they work exactly the same, I hunt south Louisiana swaps that are infested with mosquitos, I assure you they work the same
Since they smaller I just got 2 of them in the thermacell at a time, prob un needed tho!
The reg pads cost prob $1 a piece at least, these ARS mats probably 10cent I think
Just turn your thermocell on about 10min early to let it warm up, if not the mosquitos may get you for the first 5-10 minutes before it heats up and starts working
Just google ARS MAT and you'll see them come up, some have "raid" on them, they all the same. Just look at how many pieces vs price and free shipping to get the best deal
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I did not find anything under ARS Mat but did find these out of Malaysia, are they the same thing? https://www.ebay.com/itm/16-HOURS-MOSQUITO-REPELLER-MAT-TABLET-REFILL-THERMACELL-75-PCS-360-PCS/223125247328?hash=item33f34d1560:m:m7WlCzshgo1K21WkQiKhKIw
Quote from: sasquatch1 on February 18, 2019, 01:20:13 AM
Yes they work exactly the same, I hunt south Louisiana swaps that are infested with mosquitos, I assure you they work the same
Since they smaller I just got 2 of them in the thermacell at a time, prob un needed tho!
The reg pads cost prob $1 a piece at least, these ARS mats probably 10cent I think
Just turn your thermocell on about 10min early to let it warm up, if not the mosquitos may get you for the first 5-10 minutes before it heats up and starts working
Just google ARS MAT and you'll see them come up, some have "raid" on them, they all the same. Just look at how many pieces vs price and free shipping to get the best deal
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I did not find anything under ARS Mat but did find these out of Malaysia, are they the same thing? Edit: Skip the question, I should have read further down, they will work. Thanks again. https://www.ebay.com/itm/16-HOURS-MOSQUITO-REPELLER-MAT-TABLET-REFILL-THERMACELL-75-PCS-360-PCS/223125247328?hash=item33f34d1560:m:m7WlCzshgo1K21WkQiKhKIw
Quote from: appalachianstruttstopper on February 18, 2019, 01:27:19 AM
Be careful using it inside your blind. When I use one in a blind I place it out on the ground in front of the window outside. Mosquitos hate those things. Wish it worked for ticks.
Thanks for the advise, I kinda wondered if there would be any adverse affects inside a blind. I wish they worked on ticks too.
Quote from: captpete on February 18, 2019, 06:12:42 AM
I found that they do not work that well when moving. Also try to place it so it is upwind of you...this will blow the repelent to you.
Thanks. Do they have a scent? Just thinking of early deer season.
Quote from: SteelerFan on February 18, 2019, 06:24:45 AM
The holster comes in handy to carry a spare cartridge and pads, too.
Thermacell Mosquito Repeller Holster, Olive, MR-HJ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q2FH7S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ywPACbVAGCQGJ
Thanks, added that to my list.
Quote from: bbcoach on February 18, 2019, 07:22:55 AM
Don't go crazy buying extra mats and butane. I hunt wet and swampy Eastern NC from the first of April until the first of May and hardly turn mine on (our State bird is the mosquito LOL). Most mornings are 40's to 70's with very little mosquito activity. Not sure what state you hunt but the thermacell should come with 4 or 5 mats and a butane canister so you should be fine through the spring.
I live in NY they can get bad fast at times, other times not. With all the things they can carry these days I am trying to protect myself which might seem like I am going overkill but I do not have a spleen and get sick very easy and have a hard time getting over most things when I do get sick. Don't want to mess with West Nile Virus or anything like that.
Quote from: KentuckyHeadhunter on February 18, 2019, 07:36:27 AM
I read a crazy story somewhere where a hunter fell asleep against a tree with his thermacell on. When he woke up there was a rattlesnake in his lap. Apparently it saw the heat signature put off by the device and came to investigate. Not sure if that's true. I love mine and use it frequently during deer and turkey seasons.
That would be as bad as waking up next to Ruth Buzzi!
Quote from: gergg on February 18, 2019, 07:43:47 AM
I have never used one, all I can think of is the the picture in my mind from when I was a kid in South Florida......We would have Mosquito fogger trucks come through the neighborhood while we were playing outside, running through the fog/poison breathing it all in, that is what the Thermacell is to me....lol....just can't do it.
I can understand that. Live not far from Love Canal growing up but did not know exactly where it was. One day I went to help a home for kids go get some furniture and I look out the window and there are all these guys in hazmat suits. I was like "Um where are we and is it safe to be here" they claimed it was but I don't know.
Word of caution Allethrin which is one of the ingredients in the thermocell mats is toxic so you don't want to breath it. Also the mats made in Malaysia are definitely cheaper but are made with D-allethrin the Themocell mats are made with D-Cis/trans Allethrin basically less Allethrin per mat, the malayasia mats have twice the Allethrin dose per mat.
It's like anything else permithrin etc. you have to way the benefits vs hazard. I definitely would not leave my truck without the thermocell in some of the areas I hunt, but I wouldn't take a chance on the off brand mats and especially not in closed in a blind. I've also seen videos of people soaking the used mats in permithrin, definitely not good to heat up and breath that stuff.
First time seeing those new models. I'm still not sure what the cr2032 battery is for in the new unit.
Thermacells are worth everything when the skeeters are out in force, I keep one in my vest and a couple spares in the truck.
I use a lot more fuel than pads, I only change the pad after flipping it once and using it until it seems to have lost its effectiveness.
One important thing is to remember to turn it off or you will really use the fuel.
Quote from: LaLongbeard on February 18, 2019, 12:37:26 PM
Word of caution Allethrin which is one of the ingredients in the thermocell mats is toxic so you don't want to breath it. Also the mats made in Malaysia are definitely cheaper but are made with D-allethrin the Themocell mats are made with D-Cis/trans Allethrin basically less Allethrin per mat, the malayasia mats have twice the Allethrin dose per mat.
It's like anything else permithrin etc. you have to way the benefits vs hazard. I definitely would not leave my truck without the thermocell in some of the areas I hunt, but I wouldn't take a chance on the off brand mats and especially not in closed in a blind. I've also seen videos of people soaking the used mats in permithrin, definitely not good to heat up and breath that stuff.
I take it D-allethrin is not as high a quality or more toxic?
Quote from: Sixes on February 18, 2019, 01:47:53 PM
First time seeing those new models. I'm still not sure what the cr2032 battery is for in the new unit.
Thermacells are worth everything when the skeeters are out in force, I keep one in my vest and a couple spares in the truck.
I use a lot more fuel than pads, I only change the pad after flipping it once and using it until it seems to have lost its effectiveness.
One important thing is to remember to turn it off or you will really use the fuel.
Thanks for the info.
Quote from: coyote1 on February 18, 2019, 12:08:26 AM
You need the butane/ mats refill pack. I like the value pack. I approximately 3-4 hours per mat and 10-12 hours per butane cartridge.
That's it? I get a full day out of my scent pads. Love thermacells.
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Quote from: wvmntnhick on February 18, 2019, 09:54:39 PM
Quote from: coyote1 on February 18, 2019, 12:08:26 AM
You need the butane/ mats refill pack. I like the value pack. I approximately 3-4 hours per mat and 10-12 hours per butane cartridge.
That's it? I get a full day out of my scent pads. Love thermacells.
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On average yes. May get 5 hours out of some. Can't remember getting more than 5 hours out of a mat though.
Being in South Florida have used one for years. Mine is an original and still works just fine. Just tried the refill trick from a you tube video. That was pretty easy also. Now going to look for some of those Chinese mats but thought about spraying a used mat with Permethin clothing spray to boost it. Thoughts? It has been a wetter than normal winter so the bugs will be busy this turkey season.
We do a lot of open air sitting over decoys and find by 9am or so the Thermocell can be turned off. Not sure I would want one in a blind.
I have been using a Therma cell for bowhunting deer for a long time. I have no doubt that deer can smell these things but I only need it during early bow season when its warm. Usually, I have sweated so much getting to my spot and setting up that the extra smell of the Therma cell is a mute point. It makes you play the wind better. The benefits of not being harassed by the blood suckers worth it. We can hunt the last two weeks of September here in Missouri and in 2017 I killed 6 does in the two week stretch. It was in the 90's the whole time and I ran my Therma cell every hunt.
As far as the life time of the mats, I only change them when I see a drop in effectiveness. The instruction say when the mat turns dark it should be changed, but they will last much longer than that. This tool is just like any other hunting tool, you will learn how to use it as you go, They are an asset for sure.
Quote from: sasquatch1 on February 18, 2019, 12:44:57 AM
Get the Chinese ARS mats off eBay for a whole lot cheaper and google how to remove the check valve in the butane bottles, then you can refill them with a can of butane and save a lot of money
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Yes and there are YouTube vid's on how to do the refills.
Quote from: joey46 on February 19, 2019, 04:16:39 AM
Being in South Florida have used one for years. Mine is an original and still works just fine. Just tried the refill trick from a you tube video. That was pretty easy also. Now going to look for some of those Chinese mats but thought about spraying a used mat with Permethin clothing spray to boost it. Thoughts? It has been a wetter than normal winter so the bugs will be busy this turkey season.
We do a lot of open air sitting over decoys and find by 9am or so the Thermocell can be turned off. Not sure I would want one in a blind.
Thanks for the info, seems like I may put it outside the blind from what all are saying.
Quote from: Turkeytaker203 on February 19, 2019, 07:24:31 AM
I have been using a Therma cell for bowhunting deer for a long time. I have no doubt that deer can smell these things but I only need it during early bow season when its warm. Usually, I have sweated so much getting to my spot and setting up that the extra smell of the Therma cell is a mute point. It makes you play the wind better. The benefits of not being harassed by the blood suckers worth it. We can hunt the last two weeks of September here in Missouri and in 2017 I killed 6 does in the two week stretch. It was in the 90's the whole time and I ran my Therma cell every hunt.
As far as the life time of the mats, I only change them when I see a drop in effectiveness. The instruction say when the mat turns dark it should be changed, but they will last much longer than that. This tool is just like any other hunting tool, you will learn how to use it as you go, They are an asset for sure.
Good to know about the bow hunting, I am hoping I can do that this year, waiting for my ride to show up in an hour so I can go to Rochester and get an MRI on my shoulder that was operated on last year. I already told my doc if it needs to be operated on again it will have to wait til after turkey season if it is not going to do damage to the shoulder.
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Quote from: sasquatch1 on February 18, 2019, 12:44:57 AM
Get the Chinese ARS mats off eBay for a whole lot cheaper and google how to remove the check valve in the butane bottles, then you can refill them with a can of butane and save a lot of money
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Yes and there are YouTube vid's on how to do the refills.
I will be sure to look them up, thanks.