Do Thermacell mosquito lanterns work?

Thermacell has been a leader in mosquito repellant products for the last decade. A great choice for camping trips and other places without a power outlet. Their mosquito repellant patio lanterns are highly effective. This lantern has no open flames and operates on a single fuel cartridge that lasts for up to 12 hours.

Why is Thermacell bad?

Although the Thermacell is EPA approved and uses allethrin (a synthetic version of a substance found in Chrysanthemums) instead of DEET, warnings include keeping the lantern away from uncovered food during operation and avoiding directly inhaling the vapor. Allethrin is also highly toxic to fish, bees and cats.

Is Thermacell worth the money?

Thermacell Mosquito Repellents offer effective mosquito protection, but with some drawbacks that must be taken into consideration. If you’re just looking to protect a stationary area around your home or a campfire, then it’s worth having.

How many feet of protection can the Cambridge mosquito repellent patio Shield lantern cover?

15-foot
Decorative Design The Cambridge Lantern has a classic lantern design giving your patio a classic look while still effectively repelling mosquitoes by creating a 15-foot zone of protection.

Do thermacells really work?

Thermacell makes effective mosquito repellent and tick control products, including portable mosquito repellers, patio shield and tick control tubes. For use from your backyard to the great outdoors, Thermacell liberates people who love the outdoors from the harmful effects of insects.

Is thermacell toxic?

Toxicity of Thermacell Mosquito Repellent containing d-cis/trans allethrin: d-cis/trans allethrin is labeled Caution category III for mammalian exposure (slightly toxic to relatively non-toxic), non-toxic to birds, and highly toxic to fish and invertebrates.

Are thermacells safe?

The study concluded that, even under “worst case scenario” conditions (a small indoor room with poor ventilation), ThermaCELL does not pose an unreasonable risk to humans (adults or children) because the exposure level is 2000 to 3000 times less than the No Observable Effect Level (NOEL) for Allethrin.