Mosquitos in FL Swamps

floridabucks · 08-08-2007, 04:38 PM

Mosquitos are a constant issue for me here in Florida. I have always used 100% deet with good results, but often when the skeets are especially thick I have that constant buzzing in my ears from skeets that don't land but are still annoying as heck cause of the noise.

I've heard mixed reviews on therm-o-cells. What do you guys think about them? Any other thoughts on how to keeps those pesky things away?

UFunny2 · 08-08-2007, 05:28 PM

Two thumbs up on the thermocell....I have two in the camper, one on the boat, two at home and one in my hunting backpack.

rihmfire · 08-08-2007, 05:32 PM

Everyone I know that uses them, loves them...
I have yet to use mine...Had it for 2 years or more too!
I just try to stay as high as possible..
itsjust another thing to carry...and keep track of....
Bow hunting down here in florida is sometimes unbearable....
but i still go

Hunter06FlKy · 08-08-2007, 06:22 PM

the thermocells work really well as long as it isn't windy and you're staying in one place.

Chuck7 · 08-09-2007, 02:59 AM

I use repellent..I buy the kind with a screw off lid. .this way there is no spray sound..I just put some in my hand and apply it on me.

huntnma · 08-09-2007, 03:43 AM

thermacell is the best......and if its windy, the skeeters arent gong to be bugging ya too much anyway.

drs1961 · 08-09-2007, 06:41 AM

The best invention since the wheel! I make sure I keep several refills in stock.

bryant1 · 08-09-2007, 07:07 AM

Buy one, i won' sit in a swamp without mine. I hate that buzzing too, I have had deer walk up behind me unknowingly because of this. Remember to switch the pad often, learn from my mistakes!

Pupuchito · 08-22-2007, 01:54 PM

I won't go out without it! I read some reviews on it from ESPN that said it wasn't good, but I have used mine for 3 years now and it works like a charm. Only concern is the scent. They say they are scentless, but I can smell it so I know the deer can too. But, if it is between spooking a deer and gettting carried off by mosquitos, I'll take the spooking most times. And I am a nut about scent. I will will wear my scent lock and under clothes in 90 plus weather.

Rebel Hog · 08-22-2007, 02:00 PM

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