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Model: Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Refills; Compatible with Any Fuel-Powered Thermacell Repeller; Highly Effective, Long Lasting, No Spray, No Scent, No Mess; 15 Foot Zone of Mosquito Protection
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Look into refilling the butane cartridges. It's not that difficult.
Still would prefer an electric version so I could use a smart outlet with it and remotely activate it or set it on a schedule since these usually need about 15 minutes to build up enough of a protection buffer
Still would prefer an electric version so I could use a smart outlet with it and remotely activate it or set it on a schedule since these usually need about 15 minutes to build up enough of a protection buffer
They sell a rechargeable one (not that that meets your desires to be used with a smart plug) but they use a different refill and when I did the math, it was more expensive than buying mats and refilling the butane. https://www.amazon.com/Thermacell...B08PDH936V
It employs Allethrin, effective against insects, but potentially toxic to cats and possibly dogs. I would avoid if I have house animals.
"Possibly dogs" - please don't make statements like this without linking to some proof, because googling does not show any meaningful results that matches what you are saying. "Possibly" is such a vague, annoying fear mongering line.
"Possibly dogs" - please don't make statements like this without linking to some proof, because googling does not show any meaningful results that matches what you are saying. "Possibly" is such a vague, annoying fear mongering line.
Not sure why you are jumping up and down. Dogs appear to have a higher tolerance to Allethrin, and there are fewer reported cases of poisoning. So, while it is still toxic to dogs, the risk of poisonings is lower. Many reports of poisonings, possibly from Allethrin, exist, so the term is used. Fear? Yes. You should, and I will, definitely be alert when handling chemicals that can poison your household animals.
Now making any statement on Slickdeals need a citation? Fine....
If you like reading scientific studies:
Anadón, A., M. R. MartÃnez-Larrañaga, and M. A. MartÃnez (2009). "Use and abuse of pyrethrins and synthetic pyrethroids in veterinary medicine." The Veterinary Journal 182.1: 7-20.
Kamrin, M. A. (1997). Pesticide profiles: toxicity, environmental impact, and fate. CRC press.
If you like reading self-report article:
ttps://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/infoservices/pesticidesandyou/Fall%2005/pets.pdf
Last edited by curmathew January 27, 2024 at 07:42 PM.
Not sure why you are jumping up and down. Dogs appear to have a higher tolerance to Allethrin, and there are fewer reported cases of poisoning. So, while it is still toxic to dogs, the risk of poisonings is lower. Many reports of poisonings, possibly from Allethrin, exist, so the term is used. Fear? Yes. You should, and I will, definitely be alert when handling chemicals that can poison your household animals.
Now making any statement on Slickdeals need a citation? Fine....
If you like reading scientific studies:
Anadón, A., M. R. MartÃnez-Larrañaga, and M. A. MartÃnez (2009). "Use and abuse of pyrethrins and synthetic pyrethroids in veterinary medicine." The Veterinary Journal 182.1: 7-20.
Kamrin, M. A. (1997). Pesticide profiles: toxicity, environmental impact, and fate. CRC press.
If you like reading self-report article:
ttps://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/infoservices/pesticidesandyou/Fall%2005/pets.pdf
Thanks for responding with some references. In general what I was able to find myself seems to indicate that **standard** usage of thermacell products is completely safe for dogs (i.e., used to create a mosquito safe zone by lighting whatever butane thermacell product you are using).
Now, if your point was if they ingest the cartridge, I think that is obviously scary/worth knowing, but also not the scenario most people are picturing when reading your original post. Your message basically reads using this product is risky for dogs, when in reality just ingestion of an ingredient is risky - which is obviously a completely nonstandard scenario. Tons of stuff around the house is dangerous if ingested by pets. I appreciate the call out and will be extra mindful myself, but that specificity is pretty important.
Last edited by CoolHeat767 January 27, 2024 at 08:23 PM.
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That being said, we still have one of the handheld devices that comes camping with us. Only works if there is absolutely no breeze.
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Now making any statement on Slickdeals need a citation? Fine....
If you like reading scientific studies:
Anadón, A., M. R. MartÃnez-Larrañaga, and M. A. MartÃnez (2009). "Use and abuse of pyrethrins and synthetic pyrethroids in veterinary medicine." The Veterinary Journal 182.1: 7-20.
Kamrin, M. A. (1997). Pesticide profiles: toxicity, environmental impact, and fate. CRC press.
If you like reading self-report article:
ttps://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/infoservices/pesticidesandyou/Fall%2005/pets.pdf
Now making any statement on Slickdeals need a citation? Fine....
If you like reading scientific studies:
Anadón, A., M. R. MartÃnez-Larrañaga, and M. A. MartÃnez (2009). "Use and abuse of pyrethrins and synthetic pyrethroids in veterinary medicine." The Veterinary Journal 182.1: 7-20.
Kamrin, M. A. (1997). Pesticide profiles: toxicity, environmental impact, and fate. CRC press.
If you like reading self-report article:
ttps://www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/media/documents/infoservices/pesticidesandyou/Fall%2005/pets.pdf
Now, if your point was if they ingest the cartridge, I think that is obviously scary/worth knowing, but also not the scenario most people are picturing when reading your original post. Your message basically reads using this product is risky for dogs, when in reality just ingestion of an ingredient is risky - which is obviously a completely nonstandard scenario. Tons of stuff around the house is dangerous if ingested by pets. I appreciate the call out and will be extra mindful myself, but that specificity is pretty important.
No mosquitos here til the warmer months, curious if these will last or any datapoints on these nearing expiration. Thanks!
No mosquitos here til the warmer months, curious if these will last or any datapoints on these nearing expiration. Thanks!
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