ThermaCELL Introduces Realtree APG Mosquito Defense System

ThermaCELL®, the only butane-operated mosquito repellent system is now also a cover scent.

“Realtree APG offers superb concealment in the spring and early fall when mosquitoes are at worst and when ThermaCELL is needed the most, so it only made sense for us to come out with a Realtree APG unit,” said Allegra Lowitt, Vice President of Marketing for ThermaCELL.

The ThermaCELL system creates a 15 x 15-foot zone of protection that is up to 98% effective against mosquitoes and other biting insects. Realtree, a highly regarded brand in the outdoor industry, produces some of the most realistic and recognized camouflage patterns on the market. With ThermaCELL now available in Realtree APG, not only is the repellent undetectable to game, so is the unit.

The unit operates on a single butane cartridge, which heats a mat releasing allethrin, a synthetic copy of a naturally occurring insect repellent. Each mat contains enough repellent for four hours of protection, and each butane cartridge will operate the unit for 12 hours.

The Realtree ThermaCELL appliance will be available in early 2009, MSRP $29.99. The ThermaCELL unit measures 7.5” long and 1.5” thick, and is 3” wide at the top, 1.5” at the bottom. It weighs a mere 6.4 ounces with a full butane cartridge.

ThermaCELL, a division of The Schawbel Corporation of Bedford, Massachusetts, utilizes patented technology to create cordless, portable appliances powered by replaceable butane cartridges. For more information on ThermaCELL’s complete line of products please call 1-8-NO-SKEETERS. For retail locations visit www.thermacell.com.