Leading Mosquito Repellent Appliance Receives National Home Gardening Seal of Approval

Bedford, MA (March 2006)—ThermaCELL® , the leading manufacturer of area mosquito repellent portable appliances, has received the National Home Gardening Club Member Tested & Recommended Seal of Approval. The Home Gardening Seal is given to products that have been tested and evaluated by the members of the National Home Gardening Club and meet the high standards of these enthusiasts who are in their gardens during peak mosquito season at dawn and dusk.

This highly effective area mosquito repellent is revolutionizing how and when people spend time outdoors. Found to be up to 98% effective by the US Government, ThermaCELL provides great relief to backyard gardeners who spend their time planting, pruning and weeding. These individuals are at a higher risk of contracting mosquito borne illnesses as they are outside during dawn and dusk trying to beat the heat -- but this when mosquitoes are in search of their prey. This group takes mosquito repellent seriously and found the ThermaCELL device to be easy-to-use, durable, and most importantly, effective.

According to government testing, ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent creates a zone of protection that is up to 98% effective against mosquitoes and other biting insects. It operates on a single butane cartridge which heats a mat and releases repellent into the air, creating a 15 x 15 ft bug-free area. The scientists at The Schawbel Corp oration patented the ThermaCELL technology, which uses a synthetic analog (chemical copy) of a natural insecticide, pyrethrin, found in the pyrethum flower, a member of the chrysanthemum family, to repel mosquitoes and other biting insects. ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The National Home Gardening Club has hundreds of thousands of members who recognize the seal as an endorsement from Club members who have found a product to meet or beat their expectations. "Gardeners who try our product instantaneously become loyal customers because ThermaCELL revolutionizes the outdoor experience by eliminating irritating bugs without applying smelly lotions or creams to the skin," said William Schawbel, chief executive officer for Schawbel Corp oration. "We are excited about being affiliated with this prestigious organization of gardeners."

The most effective area repellent available, the device is as small as a television remote control (7 ½" long) and is now available in a few colors. The Lantern or Mood Lantern utilizes the same technology and shares the high level of effectiveness. ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent products and refills can be purchased at mass merchants, hardware stores and gardening specialty stores. For product information, contact Pauline O'Keeffe at 1-8-NO-SKEETERS or for store locations consumers may visit www.thermacell.com.

CONTACT:
Pauline O'Keeffe
The Schawbel Corporation
781-541-6900
pauline@thermacell.net