This Lantern Cured My Mosquito Problem Entirely—And It’s Now 60% off on Amazon

2 min readThermacell's Mosquito Repellent Lantern is currently 60% off on Amazon. The device is now under $25 and offers a 20-foot bug-free radius—the largest on the market. The starter kit also includes a 12-hour refill of DEET-free repellent. Labor Day’s coming up, but contrary to popular belief, the summer isn’t over. In fact, there are still quite a few summer nights left in the tank, and things don’t really take a turn until October. If there is one downside to summer grilling and chilling, it’s unequivocally mosquitoes. Sometimes you don’t even realize it’s a problem until the next morning, when you’re scratching your leg until it bleeds. I’ve historically tried to brace the issue like a champ, until I realized how easy it would be to nip this thing in the bud. Or in this case, bug.Thermacell’s E-ZoneGuard Glow Mosquito Repellent Lantern turned out to be a legitimate game-changer and, for $60, a relatively inexpensive fix. It’s a great alternative to traditional mosquito traps and chemical-laden bug sprays. Even better: for a limited time, you can save 60% on the editor-tested device on Amazon. We’re talking less than $25 all-in.I’m not a huge fan of bug sprays, so this turned out to be the perfect alternative. And to the point I made earlier, it serves more as a prophylactic measure. It deters mosquitoes from the area altogether and doesn’t require chemical-laden DEET spray. Instead, it uses a proprietary heat-activated formula that covers up to 20 feet—the largest zone of any EPA-registered mosquito repellent. It also features up to 9 hours of runtime and a rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery.There’s no reapplication process, smoke, or flames—it’s more of a “touch-of-a-button” type deal. It’s pet-friendly and approved, and even features a dimmable light to help you set the mood, if you will. It’s actually a great extra light source if you’re making s'mores into the wee hours of the night.I also forgot to add that this is technically the starter kit, so you’ll also get an extra 12 hours of DEET-free refill. But the best part is, it’s actually totally risk-free. It comes with a warranty that allows you to return or replace the unit with a simple email. While I haven’t had to activate it myself, it’s nice to know it’s there on standby.As someone who has been plagued by pesky mosquitoes and sand flies ad-naseum (and has done virtually nothing to rectify the situation), this really was a lifesaver. Bug spray has always been a last-resort type of thing, but it’s great to know I’ll never need it again when I’m sitting around my fire pit. My only qualm? I wish I had waited until it was 60 percent off. You folks are lucky.Tim Kohut is the Deals and Trends Editor for Popular Mechanics, Men’s Health, Best Products, and Runner's World. He has extensive product review and gear coverage expertise, particularly in tech, home, auto, and health. Tim was previously the Deputy Commerce Editor of The Drive and a Commerce Editor at BGR. He’s also overseen gear coverage and strategy at Popular Science, Bob Vila, Outdoor Life, and Field and Stream. He has a strong affinity for cats, Batman, and early 90’s Nicolas Cage films, in that order.