Mosquito trap

As I am used to moving around a lot of mosquitoes and have probably tested most mosquito repellents, I was slightly skeptical about the TermaCell portable mosquito repellent. The device comes with three so-called mats of mosquito repellent and a gas cartridge that is mounted in a designed plastic holder and ignites like a cigarette lighter when used. The flame heats the mats, which then release a substance that mosquitoes do not like but is odorless.

The device is designed to be displayed on the table, placed on the ground or worn on the belt in a special holster and is said to create a protection zone of about 20m² with 98% protection.

My friends and I are somewhat surprised to find that the machine actually works. It is fairly easy to pack and take with you, not too difficult to use and, above all, it seems to really scare away the mosquitoes both odorlessly and silently. I have tested it both in the forest and at home on the terrace with the same good results. Not even wind or rain seems to affect its ability to scare away mosquitoes.

Apart from being a bit bulky and fussy, the main disadvantage is that it is very expensive to run. The device comes with 12 hours of mosquito protection. Additional mosquito protection is then purchased as a refill, which is not cheap.

Like most effective mosquito repellents, this solution also contains chemicals. In this case, you don't have to put them on your skin, but you can't avoid inhaling them. This mosquito solution also contains a gas cartridge, which should be considered when sorting garbage. This of course also applies to the mosquito mats.

In summary, this is not a solution for those who want to pack light and easy in the wilderness but an alternative solution if you have friends visiting your basecamp or terrace who may not be used to mosquitoes or want to avoid applying mosquito repellent.