Mosquito Repellent for Campsite

[super doody]

Looking for recommendations for good mosquito repellent. We tried candles and they don't work.

I haven't tried Thermacells yet but I've seen them on different hunting shows:

http://www.amazon.com/Thermacell-Mosquito-Repellent-Outdoor-Repeller/dp/B0031ESIVK/ref=sr_1_17?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1439231308&sr=1-17&keywords=Mosquito


Any other recommendations?

Thanks,

Jim

 

[Ramblinman]

Therma cell works fantastic for the immediate area - not sure how it would do for an entire campsite.

 

[super doody]

Thanks. Looks like Therma cell makes one for the patio and camp

http://www.thermacell.com/mosquito-repellent

 

[LookyLou]

We use lemon eucalyptus oil. It's natural and it works. Better for the kids than chemicals.

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1108-lemon%20eucalyptus.aspx?activeingredientid=1108&activeingredientname=lemon%20eucalyptus

There will still be some mosquito bites no matter what you use. Bring Preparation H to dab the bites to stop them from itching so you child doesn't scratch at them.

John

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

I've considered the Theracell units, too, but I don't know if the outgassing from it would have any effect on optical coatings. I would need to do more research before I buy.

 

[RicoV]

Sounds to me like a cool device, however, FAQs on the Thermacell site ( http://www.thermacell.com/mosquito-repellent/customer-support/faq ) suggest that run problems may occur with their units above 4000 feet or so elevation; that might be a consideration for use if you tend to camp 'higher up'.

 

[super doody]

bought a thermacell appliance and patio lantern. Will report back on effectiveness in a couple of weeks.

 

[ski3pin]

bought a thermacell appliance and patio lantern. Will report back on effectiveness in a couple of weeks.

Do you have a location for the test?

 

[smlobx]

We have bought and used clothing that's impregnated with a product called Permathrin (sp?) when we did a week long kayak trip down the Allagash River in Maine.
The area is known for black flies and my wife was really worried about it but the clothing works! We later found out that U.S. military uniforms have been treated with this. We also found that you can buy it as a spray and pretreat your own clothing at home before you leave on your trip.

Good luck!

PS. Lookie here!
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Sawyerreg-Duranon-Permethrin-Insect-Repellent/714807.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3DPermathrin%26x%3D10%26y%3D6%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=Permathrin

 

[ntsqd]

Can also buy Avon Skin so soft with that P stuff (I kid my wife and call it "Premarin"). She will be bitten when no one else is, and it works for her remarkably well.

 

[craig333]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permethrin

 

[super doody]

Do you have a location for the test?

Upper Klammath Lake

 

[Stalking Light]

I've had good luck with permethrin, you can get the spray at Walmart.

 

[longhorn1]

Have 2 thermo-cells, one a lantern, seem to work. Bought a non-toxic spray for our dog - cedar/lemon grass. I spray our socks and other clothing. Looking at purchasing the outdoor spray - Wondercide out of Texas

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[fish more]

DEET, works great !!!!!!

 

[Stalking Light]

DEET, works great !!!!!!

Unless you ever touch plastic DEET is an excellent solvent and does a good job dissolving fly lines and the plastic on camera bodies. In some cases, though, it's about the only thing that works to keep the bugs off.

 

[Beach]

I use these occasionally, they work well. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coghlans-Mosquito-Coils-Set-of-10/23896130

 

[fish more]

Oh yeh, watch out for the fly lines with DEET, the stuff is great for bugs thought

 

[EDR]

I'm aware of the issues with DEET and outdoor gear, so I've started using Sawyer's Picaridin repellent.
I got it at Cabelas, but I've also found it at Walmart.
I'm also planning to buy their clothing spray. I usually spray myself pretty well, but I always seem to miss a spot and the mosquitos find it!

 

[caseboy]

this low tech , but has served me well for years. we set a bright lantern about 30ft from the area we are sitting in(camp fire, park table). the light attracts the flying things and we are left generally alone.

wes