Thermacell Repellent Fights Aedes Mosquitoes that Carry Zika, Dengue, and Chikungunya

BEDFORD, Mass. (February 1, 2016) -- Thermacell repellent products create a 15ft x 15ft zone of protection that repels mosquitoes, including Aedes mosquitoes, the type of mosquito that spreads the Zika, dengue, and chikungunya viruses. With tens of millions of documented annual cases of these diseases worldwide*, using a repellent has become a life-saving matter. There have been several dengue outbreaks in Puerto Rico in recent months and pockets of chikungunya in the U.S. Virgin Islands the last couple of years. Zika has now been found in the U.S.; Puerto Rico and states with subtropical zones such as Texas and Florida are at a heightened risk. 

“With mosquito-borne diseases on the rise, it is important to use an effective repellent.  As proven in field studies conducted by leading entomologists, Thermacell is up to 96% effective and is more than 8 times more effective than citronella**,” said Thermacell Chief Entomologist, Dr. Timothy Dickens. “Additionally, Thermacell is an area repellent that does not have to be applied to your skin.” Experts attribute the rise in mosquito-borne illnesses to milder winters, increased human residency in mosquito-infested regions, and a lack of safety measures preventing the spread of mosquito-borne diseases in less-developed communities. The Center for Disease Control recommends taking preventative measures to protect against viruses.  

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Zika: Johnson, Reed, and Rogerio Jelmayer. "Brazil Grapples With Spread of Zika Virus and Dengue Fever." WSJ. N.p., 5 Jan. 2016. Web. 28 Jan. 2016.