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Avoid West Nile with ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Rated ''Best Area Repellent'' According to Men's Health Magazine, August 2008

BEDFORD, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
According to the August 2008 issue of Men's Health Magazine,
ThermaCELL was selected as the "Best Area Repellent." ThermaCELL has a
variety of 98% effective mosquito repellent products that utilize
patented technology to create a "zone of protection" using an
insecticide called allethrin, which a copy of a natural repellent
found in chrysanthemum flowers.

In the Ask Men's Health column, editors responded to the question
"What is the most effective repellent?" and ThermaCELL was cited as
the winner for the area repellent category. "We are pleased to be
recognized by Men's Health Magazine. Area repellents are very popular
now as people do not want to douse themselves in DEET to enjoy the
outdoors," said Bill Schawbel, president, The Schawbel Company.

The ThermaCELL family of mosquito repellent products includes
appliances, lanterns and mini products and is available at national
retails such as Home Depot and Wal-Mart as well as specialty outdoor
stores. Tested by the US Department of Defense for efficacy and
approved by the EPA, ThermaCELL products have been used by the US Army
for years.

Men's Health Magazine is a national magazine that discovers better
and more advanced ways to stay healthy. Every issue comes with
insightful articles on how to look good, feel great and take control
of your life, providing practical and sound health advice that can add
to vitality and longevity.

Contact for photos, product to field-test or interviews:
pauline@thermacell.net

781-541-6900

ThermaCELL
Pauline O'Keeffe, 781-541-6900
pauline@thermacell.com

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