Thermacell PS1FOREST Patio Shield Mosquito Repeller-Forest Green

I was sent this by a company to test. I was so delighted because I just moved to Florida and I really have been battling mosquitoes being I don't Have a screen door at this time . I put it outside on my porch and I like the fact that it's very quiet. The instruction diagrams were very easy To follow. I like it you don't have to plug it in or use a flame. I will definitely be purchasing more of theperiod I like that it came in different colors when I looked in the website.

Love this product. Just used it on a motorcycle trip around Lake Superior. But - I have a few suggestions. First make the cap fit underneath, so you don't lose it. Second, make it thinner so it fits in drink holders. That way I can use it on the golf cart and the boat. Don't get me wrong - love it, and buying another one just like it (different color tho)

We love living beside the woods, but the mosquitoes can be brutal making it difficult to sit outside in the evenings. After getting quotes for those roll down screens for our back patio ($9,000 to $15,000... uh, no thank you!) and not wanting to install permanent screens, I found this little device and it has been a life saver!!! We turn it on (it makes no sound, no smell, no flame) and in a few minutes the mosquitoes are gone and we can comfortably sit outside. We tested it in cottage country last week and found the same result. It would be a great gift for anyone who enjoys camping because it is so small and lightweight to pack. Two thumbs up for this genius invention!!!

I've running 2 of these on my deck the last two months. You can see them flying around but never bite us. Before Thermacell, we were messing cintronella candles, mosquito repellant and tiki torches that never really helped! Thanks Thermacell!

This small, lightweight canister sits relatively unobtrusively on the patio table. It is easy to light, and has done so consistently since I got it about a month ago. It takes 10 or 15 minutes for the repellent to start to fend off mosquitoes. It lasts about 10 to 12 hours. I wish I would have bought the larger repellent but for now this works well inside our mosquito-netted gazebo.

I was so grateful and surprised that this doesn't require batteries to use. It's extremely lightweight and easy to carry anywhere you would like to. My kids like to play in the yard during evening hours and are always getting bit by mosquitoes. This helped keep them away. We loved that it was scent free and didn't have a continuous misting spray go everywhere. It is very quiet and makes no noise. It didn't last as long as the box says it does. That's the only negative.

This repellent absolutely works as specified, without that annoying Citronella smell! I placed it on my small porch deck and immediately noticed that there were NO mosquitoes! It is way better than other repellents that uses smell, such as candles, to repellent pesky insects. The butane refills can get a little expensive, but it is completely worth it because it actually works! I have recommended it to all my friends and family.

Disclosure: Thermacell sent this product to me in return for an honest review. I paid for shipping. Otherwise, I received what looked to be a retail boxed product. The short: Overall, the new Patio Shield had a lot of thought put into the industrial design. Unfortunately, the mosquito repellency did not work for me here in Austin, Texas. Ultimately, that's what matters for a mosquito repeller. The long: I own the MR150 portable repeller from Thermacell. I've tried using it during hunting, camping, and on the patio, but similar to the Patio Shield, I still had mosquitos literally fly over and past the heated allethrin pad and bite me. There's definitely possibility Central Texas mosquitos have developed an immunity to allethrin; I don't know. I know many people who swear by Thermacell, so it obviously has to work to some capacity, but it hasn't worked well for me. Ultimately, this is the reason for the low score I'm giving this product. Disregarding the effectiveness of the mosquito repellency, the physical product is well designed. The top cover (lid): One of the best features is the removable top cover. The problem with the blue allethrin pads are that they dry out when sitting out. The Patio Shield's cover helps to alleviate this. But the cover is not fully sealed, so the pad will still eventually dry out. When the Patio Shield is in use, you can lay this cover upside down and seat the Patio Shield upright inside the concave space. An etching around the Patio Shield's base will help to indicate when it has seated level inside the lid, but it does not securely clip in and so can still be easily knocked over. Repeller pad storage: Another great feature is a storage space beneath and inside the Patio Shield where you can store additional unopened alletrhin pads. There are four pairs of narrow plastic protrusions where a single unopened pad can be wedged in and held out of sight. The space is small, so if you'd need some smaller dextrous fingers to get them in there. Would be easier if the butane cartridge is not installed, but having all four pad holders filled may make screwing in the butane cartridge difficult. Butane ignition check portal: The clear window to check whether the butane is lit or not is located at the top edge of the Patio Shield's cylinder shape and is large enough to make checking for the pad heater being lit is easy. Butane flow and ignition switch: This is my least favorite part of the design. While the rotary switch at the bottom of the Patio Shield is aesthetically nice, it has the same smooth slippery plastic as the rest of the product. Even with the two finger divots molded into the rotary switch, gripping and twisting this switch can be tricky if using the design queues to only use your thumb and forefinger. You'll have better luck by laying the base of the Patio Shield fully into your palm and place as much of your hand's surface area and grip onto the rotary switch. If you have weak hand strength or suffer from arthritis, igniting the butane on the Patio Shield could prove difficult. Thermacell could add some grippy grooves or stippling in their next revision of the product to help with this. In summary, it's a well designed product. I just wish it repelled mosquitos here in Central Texas.

It works so well that the mosquitos and flies have swarmed our small, outdoor patio. They're so enamored with the “repellant” that they land on the units and happily hang out there until dive bombing us. Unfortunately, we purchased two before we knew better and we are as immersed in disappointment as we are in bites.

This review will likely never be posted because I found therma cell useless I bought this 2 weeks ago and used it according to directions. After allowing it to warm up for 30 min I was quickly swarmed by mosquitos with them even landing on the unit. I do not recommend this product as it does not work as they promised .