Odorless Mosquito/flying insect Repellent

[mjac]

Or is there such a thing as odorless?
What works?

Permethrin works just fine for ticks. Its the flying critters I want to fend off.

TIA

 

[infoman jr.]

Thermacell is the answer.

 

[SKFOOTER]

Although it does have a slight odor, my experience has been that the deer are not alarmed by it. And I've used them since they first came out.

 

[mjac]

Themacell, do you leave it on the ground or hang it in the tree with you or wear it in the tree?

TIA

 

[SKFOOTER]

Leaving it on the ground while you are in the tree will not protect you from the insects. Get the holster that is made for the unit and clip it to your stand or a belt loop.

 

[mjac]

Ahh, I saw that accessory and wondered about its use. Thanks.

 

[bowriter]

Thermacell is the answer.

X10 can't be beat just hang it next to you. I carry a pushpin just for that.

 

[Mossy]

A must have for early season!

 

[Mike Belt]

Thermacell is actually one of the last few "gimmicks" that has been introduced into the deer hunting world that really works and is worth it's weight i9n gold when needed.

 

[barkscaler]

Thermacell is a definate god send

 

[Southern Sportsman]

Thermacell. One of the greatest inventions in the last 20 years. I went to the virgin islands once during the summer and stayed at a camp ground type resort on St John. Basically somewhere between a swamp and rainforest because of high rainfall that year. Mosquitoes were viscious. I was the only person on that side if the island with a thermacell and could have sold it for hundreds of dollars when I tool it to a beach party. It wasnt for sale.

 

[Pic IN the Casa]

Thermacell and hunt the wind.

 

[TNlandowner]

I own 4 Thermacell units....makes early season much better...

 

[plinker22]

What everyone else said. My Thermacell (with refills) is with me from opening day until the possibility of flying insects is gone.

Most hunts is never gets turned on but for those times when it is needed... Amazing Tool.

 

[51 pointer]

Thermacel works great but deer definitely smell it and hear it (when there is little to no wind), I used one last year opening weekend and was surprised how quickly the deer smelled it at 100yds or more, had a couple doe come cross wind to me at 15 yds and stood there staring up at me when I was on the other side of the tree and not visible, if you use it be more cautious of wind direction than ever, they'll bust you before you knew they were within 200 yds, I will take mine but only use it if I am able to not ruin the hunt or educate the animals when doing so

 

[SKFOOTER]

Thermacel works great but deer definitely smell it and hear it (when there is little to no wind), I used one last year opening weekend and was surprised how quickly the deer smelled it at 100yds or more, had a couple doe come cross wind to me at 15 yds and stood there staring up at me when I was on the other side of the tree and not visible, if you use it be more cautious of wind direction than ever, they'll bust you before you knew they were within 200 yds, I will take mine but only use it if I am able to not ruin the hunt or educate the animals when doing so

How do you know that the deer didn't smell you instead??

 

[McCoy]

Thermacell. My thoughts are, if they smell it they would be smelling you anyway.

 

[Football Hunter]

Thermacell. My thoughts are, if they smell it they would be smelling you anyway.

I agree

 

[bassinbrian]

dont bow hunt with out it!!!!

 

[ImThere]

I been using one of those OFF brand fan thingys last two turkey season and last bow season worked great as far as i know i have never been busted because of it.

 

[DntBrnDPig]

Thermacell x1000

 

[51 pointer]

Thermacel works great but deer definitely smell it and hear it (when there is little to no wind), I used one last year opening weekend and was surprised how quickly the deer smelled it at 100yds or more, had a couple doe come cross wind to me at 15 yds and stood there staring up at me when I was on the other side of the tree and not visible, if you use it be more cautious of wind direction than ever, they'll bust you before you knew they were within 200 yds, I will take mine but only use it if I am able to not ruin the hunt or educate the animals when doing so

How do you know that the deer didn't smell you instead??

Good point but when I turned it off and put it in my backpack the deer down wind of me that came in later were fine, I can certainly smell it and hear it, it does keep the bugs off better than anything I've ever seen

 

[Mike D]

If you have Permethrin in your clothes you won't have to worry about the smell from a Thermacell. The Permethrin smell alone will be bad enough.
There is NO product that is odorless.

 

[SKFOOTER]

Permethrin is odorless once it dries.

 

[Mike D]

"There is NO product that is odorless."

 

[SKFOOTER]

The water based Permethrin such as the Sawyer's brand is odorless once it dries. The petroleum based Permethrin used on livestock is not.