Thermacell Fuel-ZoneGuard Base Patio Shield Mosquito Repeller, Glacial Blue

This device works surprisingly well. It literally creates mosquito-free bubble on your deck within 15 minutes. I love that I don't have to spray smelly chemicals on my family to enjoy being outside. We take it with us on picnics and vacations too since it's cordless (runs on a tiny butane cartridge), so we know we can use it basically anywhere. The only negative is that if there is a strong breeze, it will carry the repellent out of the space you need it to work in.

I have several of these units and can't say enough about how well they keep mosquitoes and gnats away. I do use 2 units for my 20 x 12 foot deck. Manufacturers always tend to over exaggerate the effective range on products like this. I use the half rule. If it says 15ft range I assume its going to be 7 maybe 9 feet which is why I use two units at the same time. If the bugs are really bad I sometimes add a 3rd unit but they do keep the bugs away. It's important to realize that you should turn these on and place them outside at least 15 minutes before you enter the area. This is actually what the Manufacturer suggests anyway. They do take time to heat up and for the vapor to start coming out of the units and to spread around the sitting area. As for the blue pads, I hear some complaints they turn white in less than 4 hours. Turning white doesnt mean its not working. The oil is still being emitted even when it turns completely white. In fact just having them in the sun and humidity will make them turn white but it still takes about 4 hours to exhaust the pad. One other thing to note is once you open the package the clock starts ticking. If you used it on day one for 2 hours and then don't use it for a couple days they will have dried out and no longer work and a new pad needs to be inserted. With that said its not the greatest if you just plan to sit out for an hour but they are still the best solution I have found. I ordered the rechargeable unit that uses a liquid cartridge instead of the pads to see if these are better for shorter usage times. I'll update this review once I try it. Update on Rechargeable version with the liquid cartridges... This is the way to go! Theybwork just as good as the butane models with the pads. They actually heat up faster too. When I'm done with them I turn them off and they are good to go even days later since the liquid doesn't evaporate from the wick. No pads pads or butane cartritges to deal with. When repellent cartridge is empty just drop a new one in. Couldnt be simpler. Note! The cartridge that comes with the unit is only partially filled, just like when you buy a new printer. The replacements are completely filled.

I bought this and initially had problems starting it but thought it was user error. It would eventually stop working 2 weeks later which was a disappointment because it really does keep the mosquitoes away. I reached out to thermacall customer support and they had a new one out to me within a week as it turnout the device was defective. The new one lights WAY easier and still works like a charm. Would absolutely buy more products.

A little expensive to operate, BUT, These things actually do work extremely well. Personally, I've NEVER found anything better than this. No mosquitoes anywhere while using it.

Great little handy tool when spent evenings outside! I often use it watering my garden to keep all the mosquiters away! Its quiet small portable and does the job. I have used the time at some gatherings outside and did a good job. Wish the fuel lasted a little longer but good thing its easily replaceable. The item does not always turn on the 1st time so make sure the light is on!

The good news is that the thing really works well with mosquitoes. Two things not so hot. I didn't time it specifically, but while the liquid tank mounted in the bottom lasts for a good while, the insert at the top doesn't, and in any case I don't think the protection lasts as long as advertised. Meanwhile mine stopped working after about ten uses this summer. It's cheap so I'm going to buy a new one and hope for better.

I tried a lot of things to solve the mosquito problem on our patio, but this is the first one that actually worked, eliminating the "no-see-um" mosquitoes that have tormented me. I turn it on each morning while making coffee, then go out with the dog and set it on the floor at my feet, and enjoy God's beautiful creation. My legs used to be covered in bites, but no more. It has worked flawlessly for 4 years. It just stopped working so I called the company with the details and they said I did everything right and so they are sending me a replacement. I was blown away. It's 4 years old! Now that's great customer service. Highly recommended for anyone living in mosquito country.

I bought the Thermacell Patio Shield mosquito repeller and my opinion using it is that It’s small and lightweight, about the size of a soda can, maybe a little bigger. It fits easily on a table and it’s simple to carry around if you want to bring it to the beach, a picnic, or even on a hike. When you open the box, don’t throw it away because the directions are attached to it. You have to put in a fuel cartridge and slide in one of the mosquito repellent mats. The fuel cartridge heats up a metal plate inside the device, and that’s what warms the mat so it can release the repellent. I like that it doesn’t need batteries. The box comes with one fuel cartridge and three mats. The fuel cartridge says it lasts up to 12 hours, but each mat only lasts about 4 hours. That’s something I don’t love because if you’re outside for a few hours or you use it often, you’ll go through the mats quickly. You’d have to buy refills pretty often if you plan on using it regularly. For camping, this adds up fast. If you want one on the picnic table and maybe another inside the tent, you’re talking about 6 to 8 hours of use at night, and the mat is basically done after 4 hours. Same thing when you’re sitting around a campfire or hanging out at a picnic table for long stretches. It’s definitely better than candles or torches, and unless you have an outlet for a bug zapper, this is the way to go, but it’s not cheap to keep running. The biggest issue for me is knowing whether it’s actually on. There’s a tiny eye-hole where you’re supposed to see a flame or glow, but I couldn’t see anything at all. I even took a picture inside the hole and still couldn’t tell. The only way I could figure it out was by touching the device to see if it felt warm. Another problem is the wind. If it’s windy out, even just a small breeze, it blows out the fuel cartridge flame and shuts the whole thing off. I had people over and was busy hosting, and I kept having to check it because it wasn’t warm anymore, which meant it wasn’t running. There’s no light or indicator to tell you it’s working, so you’re basically guessing unless you touch it. This is honestly the most annoying part. A simple indicator light would fix a lot of frustration. I tried it in windy weather, humid days, hot days, cold days, areas with lots of bugs, and areas where I wasn’t sure if they were mosquitoes. It’s hard to say how well it works because it really depends on the environment. Sometimes it seemed like it helped, sometimes I couldn’t tell at all. I think it’s one of those things where you’d have to stand somewhere you know you always get bitten, turn it on, and see if anything changes. I also worry about the fuel cartridge leaking if the device tips over. If you’re storing it, you’d probably want to remove the fuel cartridge and recap it each time. Overall, it’s a simple and easy-to-carry idea and it’s nice that it doesn’t need batteries. But the downsides for me are not knowing if it’s actually on, the wind blowing it out, and the cost of constantly buying mats and fuel cartridges if you use it a lot. Some people might prefer something you just turn on and forget about, like a bug zapper, instead of something that needs refills all the time. I think if you use this in combination with bug spray and maybe a zapper, you’d be fully protected. Using it by itself, I’m not completely sure. I guess it depends on the environment and the weather.

Amazing, it’s easy to use and works very well.

eliminé el problema de insectos en un 95%

Works amazingly!! Within 10-15 minutes, not one mosquito within 15-20 feet. No smell, no noise!

Very good product .. works for my backyard 9

¡Es un producto muy bueno que usamos en Canadá pero se rechazó la importación a México!