I use a Ryno Skinz base layer w/a lightweight bug suit over top. The alternate methods I will keep in mind but my garments presently are doing the job.

I use them in Canada spring bear hunting you would not catch me the woods with out it. when walking into and getting set up the black flies and skeeters are all over you and after about 5 minutes with the thermal cell on they all disapear

I use both a thermacell and permethrin and I swear by both. The thermacell will keep mosquitos away no doubt. As far as tick are concerned, I got ticks on me every year I've ever turkey hunted, until I started using permethrin. Not one single tick since.

I don't go turkey hunting without mine...they just work. I also use permethrin...treat my boots and clothing before the season, then again a little over halfway through...I haven't had a tick attached to me while turkey hunting in several years.

I am with the others, use permethrin on my clothing and also take out the thermacell. Only use the thermacell for the most part during the deer season as the spring is not too bad.

I bought one for a Canadian bear several years ago. Money well spent! I've taken it to Canada for 3 bear hunts and 2 Osceola hunts in Florida. I will have it packed with me for our Osceola hunt this weekend too.

You can't hunt without one in south Florida! The heavy duty sprays will keep them off but they still buzz in your ear and all around. The thermacell literally creates your own little bubble that you can play in

I do use a Thermacell and also this. An alternative to the smoke.




JW

i never bought one but thought about it for some time i just didn't want another gadget and more batteries and those cartridges along with all the other junk we carry with us i just use bug spray and a bug out suit but the down side is if the deer are running with the turkey's the deer could bust you with the smell of the bug spray!!

My wife and the next door neighbor lady both use one of those when they're out in their gardens and both think it works pretty good. All you do is stick that little gizmo in the machine after you take it out of the wrapping and turn on the fan. I may try ours out this year in the turkey woods and see what I think of it. They are much cheaper to run than the Thermacell and there is no butane to burn and the inserts are a lot cheaper than the ones for the Thermacell.