Thermacell E-ZoneGuard Patio Rechargeable Mosquito Repellent, 2-Pack, Value

Just.. WOW. I really am amazed, astonished, astounded!!! Ok so I have a she-shed I spend most of my time in, in the back yard that’s mostly built around my cats. Therefore I need to leave the door open so the furballs can get in/out. (Pictured: my setup and how I have the curtains at night) This then invites an insane amount of mosquitoes in and everyone is getting eaten alive including me. I professionally spray, i fog, I have bug zappers, those tube things and dunks and I’m still covered in bites. I have to dress head to toe, sweating my tuckus off and any peaking skin gets decimated. I didn’t want to try this at first because it’s so expensive and refills only last a small amount of time but holy crap you get you pay for!!!! -First night: it had just rained heavily and was hot and humid so I expected heavy demon fire. There were already mosquitoes in the shed when I placed it at dusk.. ready for war. Prepared to run around like a crazy person armed with my electric swatter, I started seeing the mosquitoes struggle. I thought this had to be a coincidence. I thought thermacell was just deterrent but I think it killed them. After they died I didn’t see a single hell beast all night long. I wanted to leave a review immediately and tell everyone their savior has arrived but I was still in denial that it was truly as effective as it seemed. Beginners luck? Second night: I turned it on and decided to put on shorts and a tee shirt, leave the doors all the way open, just closing the curtain and didn’t fog. I know that seems like I’m flirting with death but anything for science, ya know? Nothing!!! Not one fly, moth OR BLOOD SUCKING ABOMINATION!! It’s so small yet so powerful. I think I’m going to build it a shrine at this point. Bottom line: it’s easy to use. It’s not bothering my animals. The battery life is stable and stays on the full advertised 9 hours. It’s portable/small and you can place it anywhere. It’s silent, has no smell and releases a tiny bit of barely visible vapor. It’s just incredibly effective! Oh and I love that all parts are black including the device, dock, cord and charger block! Some companies get cheap and use white charging blocks for each color to save money. Cons: Espennnsiveeee!! Especially for daily use. Also, you can’t use it while it’s charging and charging takes hours. That’s about it. I already bought a second one to use while the other is charging. Edit: the fourth night I started seeing mosquitoes and thought it really was too good to be true but I checked the cartridge and saw my 36 hour refill cartridge (which should have lasted at least another 10-ish hours) was empty. I was unaware you HAVE TO PUT THE BLUE CAP BACK ON WHEN YOU’RE DONE! Especially when the device is charging because it gets warm and the juice will evaporate through the wick even when the device is off. It will evaporate super fast if it’s very hot outside so placing it in a cool place will help too.

Offer great protection its works very well at repelling mosquitoes. Its really easy to set up. The refill last like 10 hours. We can sit at hour patio and not be bitten and go camp and have had no issues whatsoever with any bug bits. Excellent product and works wonderfull no chemical smell and keep the mosquitoes away and can take it anywhere and have protection. Im really happy to try these out and the plus there was no odor no noise . It is effective than spray, this small powerful little device gives you protection comes with a 12HR refill wich is nice. I already used it outside with my family to see a football game and we were protected by this little device. I will buy it again.

Overall I love the Patio Max. It is easy to get started with it and easy to charge. It hold a charge well. It also seems to keep the mosquitos away pretty well and that is saying a lot when you live in Georgia. We have mosquitos everywhere. We love to sit on the porch in the evening which is when the mosquitos are out the most. All you have to do is turn it on and wait about 15 minutes and then go out to a covered porch. It doesn’t have a strong smell like a lot of other products which I really like. The only thing I don’t like about is if you forget to turn it on for a while before you go out it doesn’t work quickly. You have to turn it on for a while before you go out to have good coverage. I would continue to buy though, and recommend to friends and family.

I am reviewing the Thermacell E Zone Guard Patio Max Mosquito Repellent. We have many bugs in South Carolina. Many bugs. I placed on the porch and on the picnic table by the water at the lake and at my house. It works okay, for the cost of the repellent I was not impressed with the performance.It does not work on gnats or flies. It is easy to use and if it kept the bugs away I would reconsider. The charging system is easy to use and it charged pretty quickly. I can visually see the vapor coming out and I do not recognize or smell anything like insect repellant. Maybe need a bigger machine to work in my area that is more powerful. For it to be rated to last for 12 hours I think it will be to costly to continue using.

The best thing about this device is that it's portable. It comes with a rechargeable internal battery, so you can take it anywhere. We tried it in our backyard for a full evening and it was really effective. We got 3 days of use out of it before it needed recharging. It takes about 15-20 minutes before we noticed it being effective. However, at that point, it really works. Keeps mosquitos away in about 15 ft radius as long as it runs. There is only one button to manage it. It does come with a cartridge and even after using it for a few days, it still seems to have a lot of use left.

I was actually really impressed with the Thermacell Mosquito Repellent System. I’m one of those people mosquitoes seem to find immediately, so I’m always looking for something that works without having to spray myself from head to toe. This was super easy to set up and I love that there’s no strong citronella smell, smoke, or sticky bug spray involved. I can just turn it on while I’m sitting outside and basically forget about it. It makes being on the patio so much more enjoyable, especially in the evening when the mosquitoes usually come out in full force. I also like that it’s small enough that it doesn’t look obnoxious sitting outside. You do have to remember that the repellent refills eventually need to be replaced, but for me that’s a pretty fair trade-off for not getting eaten alive. Definitely something I’ll keep using during mosquito season. If mosquitoes love you as much as they love me, this is worth trying!

Overall: this thing works! It effectively chases away the mosquitos, creating a much more enjoyable time outside. Packaging: a simple cardboard box without extra frills or fluff that is easy to open. Setup: remove the unit from the box, plug it in to charge with the included charger. Lift the top lid off, drop in the cartridge, turn on the unit, and voila! done! Instructions: the included paper is brief and to the point - there's not a million disclaimers or text that was obviously google translated from another language. It's simple, clear and concise. Effectiveness: it really does drive the mosquitos away. We have a favorite spot by the river that we like to camp and picnic. The mosquitos are so thick at times there that it takes all the fun away. Normally we have to coat ourselves with layers of bug spray and put up with the miserable feeling of having the spray all over our skin (which I absolute hate!). We took this thermacell there, set it out by our chairs, climbed back into the car for 10-15 minutes while it warmed up, and then climbed out and enjoyed ourselves. Everyone walked away without a single mosquito bite and no one used bug spray! That's an absolute win!!

Update (5/12/22): I tried using the product on a breezy evening and as I suspected, the wind impacted the effectiveness. While I think there were fewer mosquitoes (just a guess), I was getting bitten and decided to go back inside. I do think it’s effective if it is not too windy. Will buy some more repellent and continue using it. (Original Post). Let's start with the most important question...does it work? It does work (or at least has worked for me and my specific set up)...more about that shortly. And I will continue to use it (and purchase more repellant refills). Why only 4 stars? Instructions need to be improved and not quite sure about the value proposition (cost) for the repellents. But the product has worked for me so far (several hours of use) and I really hate mosquitos. And I did not have to put on bug repellent to keep them from pestering me. After reading several reviews and wanting to gain access to my patio without being attacked by mosquitos, I decided to buy this and give it a try. I decided on the battery operated version for my patio. The setup instructions were not clearly written (I will provide the information I wish they had provided shortly as well). I am not a entomologist or an aerosol vapor flow expert...that said, here are my observations and recommendations. 1.) I don't believe the graphic that shows a 20" protective bubble is reasonable representation of what to expect from the product. The unit emits a vaporized repellent into the air (visualize the smoke from a candle) which is highly influenced by wind or, a ceiling fan. As the repellent is diluted to into the air, the effect dissipates, meaning less protection from mosquitos. The graphic shows a group of people sitting outdoors with a bubble shield, exactly 20 feet around them. If there is no wind, maybe that depiction is a somewhat reasonable representation. But when you set an expectation that there is a protective bubble, people will take it literally. Hence the 1 star reviews that says it does not work. In my situation, I am on covered porch where there is a wall behind me and to the left of me but the front and right side are completely open to the wind. So there is a "pocket" where the repellent is protected from from being completely dissipated or blown downwind. This would seem to me to be the ideal set up for this device. Haven't tried turning on the ceiling fan on the porch. If the results are significantly different, I will update this review. 2. Confusing instructions included in the box at best. Here is a suggestion...how about a QR code that takes you to a video called first use. Let me summarize the information I believe needs to clearly provided: a) Plug the unit in before use (instructions said this). You will see 3 chasing dots (blinking on and off in a chasing pattern) until the unit is charged (instructions have some confusing series of gray and white dots that does not look anything like what the unit looks like while it's charging). When fully charged, the three dots above the charging port will be on. Also, no word on whether you can plug the unit into a wall socket and use it while it is recharging. And the instructions do not say it takes 5 hours to charge when the battery is completely depleted (that is what the support person told me). Also guessing the unit does not trickle charge when charging is complete...so you probably should not leave it plugged in for extended periods of time. b) The repellent is in a small plastic container with a lid. The instructions in the box don't really show you how to hold the lid to remove it (there is a confusing drawing with two diagonal arrows which wasn't useful at all). Hold the sides of the bottle with your thumb and forefinger. Hold the front and back center of the lid in the center with the thumb and forefinger of your other hand. Separate. Just like the picture on the Amazon website (which I just saw). c) How about a recommendation on turning it off after your use and whether to remove the repellent container and put the lid back on. Absolutely nothing said in the instructions. Also, maybe recommend charging the unit so it will be ready for your next use? What if you are not going to use it for a week or a month...should you not leave the unit plugged in to a charger for extended periods? Again, it would be useful to know if you can use the unit while it's plugged in and recharging. 3. General thoughts about toxicity: Google mosquito deaths and the results say mosquitos kill over 1 million people a year. One of the prominently displayed 1 star reviews talks about the toxicity and that you can get headaches or dizziness. Everyone is different and I enjoy being outside without having to put insecticide on my skin. I have not gotten headaches or dizzy. Your results may vary. Now I want to compliment Thermacell on their customer support. They answered the call pretty quickly, were very helpful and pleasant to work with. Also, very generous warranty. I have written this whole review sitting on my porch and did not have a single mosquito come near me. Houston, Texas, in May on light breeze afternoon. Again, I would recommend it to friends and would buy it again. Now for some unsolicited advice to Thermacell. Seems to me you have way too many versions of this product which confuses the buyer. Also, it appears the repellents have changed over time with some of your later repellents that are "safer" than your earlier versions. Might be useful to make this information more explicit if correct. Hopefully you are reconciling what products to sell and which products to sunset. Also, on the box that is covered with pictures and graphics, the actual product version was in smaller print and greyed out (easily overlooked). So it took me a minute to find it when support asked me what device I was calling about. Very simple electronics upgrade...I would recommend resettable timers on the device indicating battery life and how much time remains before the repellent needs to be replaced. Either LED timer display (not 3 LED lights) on the device or bluetooth app on your phone. Seems obvious you are using the "razor and blade" method of pricing for product, where razors are cheap but the blades (refills) are where you generate your profits. The unit works well enough that a little upgrade to provide the user more information about battery life or how long until I need to replace the repellent cartridge would justify paying extra for the "razor". Just one opinion and you have been in the business for 20 years...so you know what your are doing.

This item uses an outdated charging cable and does not hold a charge well. When attempting to return the item, the seller refused to provide collection and instead sent lengthy and complicated return instructions, eventually leading to the return window expiring.

Muy eficiente, lo use dos veces y ninguna picadura tuvimos, pero NO DURA mucho el cartucho que viene, solo duró como 12 hr

Funciona excelente, lo uso en el patio trasero (hay mucho mosquito); siguiendo las instrucciones de prenderlo unos minutos antes de cuando sera requerido, funciona perfectamente

We live nearby a lake and struggle with mosquitoes at home and camping and this has been a blessing to keep them at bay!

The product wasn't packaged properly. The refill unit had leaked into its plastic bag and absorbed into the cardboard box. Not only do I have less repellant, but metofluthrin is toxic and not supposed to be handled.