Have been using for nearly a year now (as very prone to bites, with serious reactions) and it is brilliant! Even out on our boat, not had another insect bite. Just be careful to ensure it is lite… the orange light, inside the device is tiny (far too small in our opion) and could do with being far easier to see. We have now bought several more, to ensure we have one with us, where ever we maybe outside. Note: don’t use inside, unless there is lots of ventilation… which is a shame, because means I can’t use one in the bedroom at night.

We live in a rural area with a garden stream, long established trees, shrubs, bushes and hordes of flying midges which emerge in the evening. In the 34 years we have lived here we have never been able to sit outside in the evening without being heavily pestered/bitten. We bought and used the Thermacell Halo Mini and for the first time ever we are now able to sit out until after dark and enjoy bug-free peace and tranquillity. We can see a few of them hovering just outside the wide coverage area which they don’t enter at any stage. Extremely delighted with this life changing product.

I have read the 2 previous reviews,I question one of them. Did you check the repellant mat as well as the flame? One canister is SUPPOSED to last for 3 mats (see below),maybe the mat was no longer repelling? Up to now I have found this product does repel insects BUT certainly not as described. Insects do come within the 20m radius however they soon depart. My only qualm is my 1 gas canister did not last long enough for all 3 mats to expire and no, I hadn't left an expired mat in place with the burner on as I check the mats regularly because I’m prone to be being bitten and so I’m very wary!

Have now used this twice, and can honestly say it does not perform as claimed. Yes it gives off a slight odour, but didn't repel many insects, in fact at one stage insects were actually landing on the unit. I wasn't quick enough with the camera to show the evidence, but believe me. We even checked to make sure the flame hadn't gone out, it hadn't.It was used from late afternoon until dusk, and the effectiveness was better during daylight, once the sun began to fade the insects were noticeably more present. I will continue to use it, as it has some effect, however it is not as good as they say.

If you're considering buying this I can recommend it 100%. Might seem expensive but it is worth every single penny. Sitting out in the garden has never been more pleasurable. Absolutely no need to worry about midges or moquitos.