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Get Rid of Those Mosquitos

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Rampaige, Jul 21, 2011.

  1. Rampaige

    Rampaige Die Hard Bowhunter

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    So how do you guys do it? I've tried dirt scented bug spray, but it still smelled like bug spray and it didn't work. I've seen these new thermal heater things but I hear those smell too. What are some of your methods of getting rid of the pesky bugs in the early season...or do you just deal with it?
     
    Rampaige, Jul 21, 2011
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    gutone4me Grizzled Veteran

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    1 word Thermacell :tu:
     
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    Rory/MO Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Might as well close the thread now, all that needed to be said has been:tu:
     
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    I just deal with it but hear from a great friend of mine "Bloodcrick" that the cell is the SH**!
     
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  6. Rampaige

    Rampaige Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I've heard it leaves a scent that the deer can pick up. Is that true?
     
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    rickmur Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Thermacell stinks too.
     
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    Rampaige Die Hard Bowhunter

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    That's what I meant.
     
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    2 words Thermacell Thermacell
     
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    thermacell for sure. I may try putting a sent on the cell pad after it heats up. who knows it could work.
     
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    They make earth scented pads for the Thermacell now. As far as I know I have never had a deer spook from my thermacell and if they did get down wind they are more likely to spook from my scent
     
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    Thermacell yes there is a scent but I've never seen a deer react negative to it.
     
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    I've used a thermacell religiously in the early season to keep skeeters away. I have never been winded and they keep those suckers from biting me through my facemask.
     
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    stikbow26 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I don't think deer link thermacell with danger, at least not yet..
     
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    Thermacell it the cats a** love that thing
     
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    Soak your outer layer in permethrin (sawyers) and carry a thermacell (which uses an equivalent to permethrin) and you'll be bug free all the time. Search for Permethrin and Allethrin here and you'll see all you need to know about the two chemicals.
     
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    What he said.
     
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    Yep what He said .
     
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    Thermacell and bug suit for getting to the stand. Wrap a blind around the tree stand set the thermacell on the bottom. All mosquitoes will be gone in about 10 minutes.
     
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