Add Instant Mosquito Protection To Your Patio With A Find From Amazon

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Swatting them away. Scratching your arms. Cursing under your breath and eventually heading inside. Mosquitoes have a way of turning what should be a relaxing evening on the patio into a never-ending battle of bites and irritation. Now, surely you could use a DIY mosquito repellent, but this only protects the small patch of skin you apply it to. It does not really create patio-wide protection from mosquitoes. That is where products like the Thermacell E-ZoneGuard Patio Max Mosquito Repeller can help. It is a mosquito repellent device that claims to create a 20-foot protection zone using heat technology.

Currently, you can purchase it on Amazon for about $55. It comes with a rechargeable battery and a liquid repellent cartridge, and according to the product description, the device has up to 12 hours of battery life and comes with a refill containing 36 hours of repellent. The unit also includes a charging dock. Plus, the repellent is scent-free, and there is no smoke or open flame involved in its working mechanism, unlike many other mosquito repellent devices and machines.

Buyers seem generally happy with the Thermacell E-ZoneGuard Mosquito Repeller, too. Its reviews on Amazon often mention that the device is easy to set up and that it helps reduce mosquitoes around patios and other outdoor seating areas. There are, however, some negative reviews, too. For instance, one buyer noted that the product does not work if there is wind, whereas another person mentioned that it does not work at all. Now, these are valid concerns. So, make sure you check out some other ways to keep mosquitoes away as well before purchasing this device.

For starters, don't wait until everyone is already sitting outside to turn the Thermacell E-ZoneGuard Patio Max Mosquito Repeller on. According to the product description, the device takes about 15 minutes to reach maximum protection. So, try to make it part of your patio setup and start it while you are bringing out cushions, drinks, food, or anything else you need for the evening. This will allow the repellent to spread through the area by the time everyone settles into their seats.

Pay close attention to the placement of the unit as well. For instance, Thermacell recommends putting it close to the ground, where the repellent can spread through the surrounding area. This, however, only works when the wind is calm. Wind and open spaces make things trickier. That is because moving air can shift or break up the protection zone, and if you are sitting on your patio on a breezy evening, the manufacturer recommends placing the device upwind. This allows the breeze to carry the repellent toward the people you are trying to protect.

Lastly, do not overestimate what the Thermacell E-ZoneGuard Patio Max Mosquito Repeller can do. It is a device designed to create a protected outdoor zone around the device. It will not kill the mosquitoes on your property. That means you should still deal with the things that help mosquitoes breed on your property or around your patio. Take, for instance, standing water in pots and planters. Similarly, do not leave food outside and do not leave garbage cans open. These are classic mistakes that can attract mosquitoes to your yard and turn your place into a mosquito-breeding ground.