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This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Tonya. Congrats!
It was a gorgeous day today in Southern California, despite the fact that it was HOT! We spent the day hanging with friends, eating and swimming. I love being outdoors, especially in the evenings, since the weather cools down to a very comfortable temperature. What I don’t like….bugs! In fact, hubby thinks I’m a little bit on the paranoid side when it comes to insects.
As you probably know, I’m not the type of person to use insect repellents on the body so I’m always looking for alternatives. Fortunately for me, I’m not that attractive to mosquitoes but I definitely don’t want my friends or family to get bitten. And it’s just annoying to be outside and continuously bothered by insects. Off! recently came out with a PowerPad Lamp & Lantern capable of repelling mosquitoes from up to 15 ft by 15 ft (about the size of a patio). Here is a little more information from the site:
The OFF!® PowerPad® Lamp and Lantern provide powerful mosquito protection with a pleasant, warm glow for outdoor parties. The products repel mosquitoes, including those that may carry the West Nile Virus. Heat-activated pads deter mosquitoes from an area up to 225 square feet, about the size of an average deck or patio.
So how does it work? “The heat from the candle activates the repellent pad, releasing proven protection from mosquitoes.” We’ve used Citronella candles in the past and while they’re effective, I’m not a fan of the way they smell. Fortunately this does not have that characteristic smell (or any odor really) and it’s very effective at keeping mosquitoes away.
If you’re worried about using candles around your children (I have a toddler so this was a concern of mine), just use it as a lantern and hang it up high. It still retains it’s effectiveness.
Win It! One of you will win an Off! PowerPad Lamp & Lantern. Simply head on over to the site and take a look around. Come back here and leave me a comment with something you learned or found useful. Comments will close on July 25, 2009 at 10 PM PST. One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.
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more powerful than 15 citronella candles or buckets
The OFF Power Pad protects an area up to 15X further than a citronella candle.
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I took the Misquit-O-Meter quiz and learned that when you are planning to be outdoors, avoid scented soaps, lotions and hair products. They will just attract mosquitos.
OFF!® FamilyCare Insect Repellent II Clean Feel
Contains Picaridin (an alternative to DEET) to provide repellent protection without the greasy feel. It is virtually odorless, so it’s perfect for social gatherings
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lasts up to 4 hours is very useful
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Each candle and pad contains 4 hours of protection. The refill pack has 3 candles/pads for 12 hours of protection.
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I learned that they have a fan so you don’t even need to put bug spray on and get all sticky. This lantern certainly would come in handy in louisiana!!
i learned the Lantern is similar to the Lamp, but includes a convenient 4-foot pole so that you can place it anywhere in your yard
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I learned that it lasts up to 4 hours.
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IT HAS DEET. DEET is the active chemical ingredient in most insect repellents available in the U..S.
I learned that West Nile Virus (from mosquitoes) was responsible for 115 deaths in the US in 2007. Kinda scary!!
Thanks for the chance to win this great product — I HATE putting stuff on my skin, it is really sensitive.
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I learned that: “If you do accidentally get some Bitrex® in your mouth, eating a piece of dark chocolate can help remove the bitter taste.” Bitrex is on the power pad!
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I like the fact that it’s relightable (and refillable), so if I just want to go out on my deck for a short amount of time to read or just lounge around and enjoy the view, I am not wasting an entire set:o)
The OFF! lantern protects the area 15x greater than a cintronella candle!
this is to be used outdoors only and is refillable
I learned that you should never put any foreign object on top of the lid while its in use. A big fire hazard. I love this lamp and really want one! Thank you!
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I’m a subscriber.
I entered the Off! PowerPad giveaway at Mommy Goggles.
goes on for four hours
the lantern is more effective than burning 15 cintronella candles!
I learned that We do not recommend using OFF!® insect repellents on animals. Pets tend to lick themselves and could ingest the repellent.
I learned that it protects an area up to 15x greater than citronella candles or buckets. Thanks!
I learned they last 4 hours
DEET is the active chemical ingredient in most insect repellents available in the U..S.
The clip on would be great for camping and gardening. I could also use it when I was just relaxing outdoors.
The powerpad lamp and lantern lasts a whole 4 hours!
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It’s more powerful than citronella candles
I learned they have clip ons
I learned that this pesticide is highly toxic to fish and that drift from treated areas may be hazardous to organisms in adjacent aquatic sites. So – don’t use near water! Thanks!
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I Like that it lasts up to 4 hours and that it is refillable.
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I learned that each pad can last up to 4 hours, and if you don’t stay out that long it can be relit. Very cool!
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This is refillable, and will last up to 4 hours. Thank you!
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I learned the lantern lasts up to 4 hours per candle
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I learned that it is refillable.
OFF Power Pad protects an area up to 15X further than a citronella candle.
OFF!® offers a variety of personal repellents that contain varying amounts of DEET, with the exception of OFF!® FamilyCare Insect Repellent II Clean Feel, which contains Picaridin, an effective DEET alternative.
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I learned that it protects an area up to 15x greater than citronella candles or buckets. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I learned that “the OFF! PowerPad Lamp and the OFF! PowerPad Lantern have no fragrance.”
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I learned these babies last 4 hours. That’s pretty good. And they also look good.!
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DEET was registered in the U.S. for the general public to use in 1957.
I didn’t realize that DEET had been available for that long.
I learned that the pads and candles should not be left in the rain as they are not “waterproof.” Small holes in the bottom of the product base drain the water and keep it from collecting in the lens.
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From the OFF site I learned all about DEET, the chemical in most insect repellents, and the different levels contained in different products offered by Off. Thanks!
The clip-on is fan-powered.
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I learned that these are refillable — great product!
I learned that each refill pack contains three pads and three candles, providing up to 12 total hours of repellency per pack. Thank you for the chance to win this.
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I’s refillable!
I learned that it is relightable and refillable.
I learned that this product is highly toxic to fish.
There is a mosquito activity forecaster powered by weather.com in the upper right corner of the site.
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refillable and lasts up to 4 hours – that’s a nice long time!
I learned that the Lamp is Relightable! The candle and repellent pad are designed to work together. So if the candle is extinguished, simply relight the candle to reactivate the repellent pad.
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I learned to avoid scented soaps if you are planning on going outdoors.
It lasts four hours!!!
I’m a mosquito magnet!
I learned that I can also get it as a clip-on for personal protection, Thanks.
Each pad and candle lasts for 4 hours! Refill pack contains three pads and three candles so that 12 hours of bug relief!!
Thanks
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I learned that the clip-on lasts for 12 hours and won’t get my skin stinky, sticky, or just feeling bad.
I learned that The OFF Power Pad protects an area up to 15X further than a citronella candle.
I didn’t know they made a clip on personal repellent, thats great and I could definitely use it! Thanks for the giveaway!
The OFF Power Pad protects an area up to 15X further than a citronella candle.
There are 3500 species of mosquitos.
I learned that each pad and candle lasts for 4 hours. Awesome
Thank you for the chance
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I learned from their site that the Off! PowerPad Lamp & Lantern would be ideal for my front porch and backyard. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
I learned that each candle and pad contains 4 hours of protection.
I subscribe.
I learned that this is odorless, so it is better for get togethers than traditional smelly candles. Not to mention it is much more attractive!
we could use this at the farm, thank you
I would so like to drink my coffee on the patio in the cool of the morning without being bothered by mosquitos.
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I learned that there are many species of mosquitos in the woods behind the house that are just waiting to get a good go at my legs and that the OFF!® PowerPad® Lamp and Lantern can buy me four hours of bug free fun in my yard.
each candle or pad gives 4 hours of protection.
I took the Misquit-O-Meter and learned a lot about how to make myself less attractive to mosquitoes!
It lasts up to 4 hours per candle + pad combo.
* Protects an area up to 15x greater than citronella candles or buckets
* Relightable & refillable
* Lasts up to 4 hours per candle + pad combo
Thank you
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I would love to try the clip-on mosquito repellent.
Each candle/pad provides 4 hours of covereage which is great! Thanks.
I learned OFF!® FamilyCare Insect Repellent II Clean Feel
Contains Picaridin.
OFF Power Pad protects an area up to 15 times further than a citronella candle.
I learned that Off! makes a clip-on repellant and it would be perfect because it won’t irritate my sensitive skin.
Thank you.
I learned that this lantern works better than 15 Citronella candles! Wow!
The heat from the candle activates the repellent pad, releasing proven protection from mosquitoes. In fact, there’s more repelling power in one little pad than 15 citronella buckets combined!
I like that !
Mosquitoes don’t look at all of us in the same way. Your lifestyle has a big effect on how attractive you are to mosquitoes.
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it lasts up to 4 hours
I don’t like bugs this will keep them away!! Yeah I want one.
I learned that it protects an area up to 15x greater than citronella candles or buckets. Thanks for the giveaway!
I like that it lasts so long but is refillable.
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Each candle will last 4 hours. Product sounds very good. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
It provides up to foiur hours of protection.
I learned that each candle and pad contains 4 hours of protection.
I learned that they last up to 4 hours per candle + pad
I noticed it was already posted, but when we go camping we use the candles to keep the bugs off. It this works better than 15 of them, then I guess this would be something we need to look into. Thank you
The Off PowerPad Lamp & Lantern protects an area up to 15x greater than citronella candles or buckets
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These items are fragrance free!
The power pad lantern has more ower to repell than 15 citronella candles or buckets put together, the candle activates the repellant pad
THIS LAMP LANTERN IS NEW TO ME–LOOKS LIKE A VERY NICE THING TO WIN–
The pad in the OFF!® PowerPad® Lamp and the OFF!® PowerPad® Lantern could take up to 20 minutes to become sufficiently heated to reach full efficacy. Be sure the unit is positioned upwind from the area to be protected.
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I learned that the candle and repellent pad are designed to work together, so if the candle is extinguished, simply relight the candle to reactivate the repellent pad!
I learned that ticks are related to scorpions! I didn’t know that!
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OFF!® insect repellents will not damage cotton, wool, or nylon fabrics. You should avoid spraying OFF!® insect repellents on acetate, rayon, spandex, or other synthetic fabrics.
this is something i’ve always wanted to know.
thanks for the contest!
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The powerpad lamp and lantern lasts a whole 4 hours!
I would love to win for my backyard….. I am about to buy my first house
I like to it is refillable…………………
I found out that it protects an area up to 15x greater than citronella candles!
I learned that just breathing can attract mosquitoes. They are drawn to carbon dioxide, which you release when you breathe.
Repels mosquitoes from an average size deck/patio
One tiny PowerPad® mat repels annoying mosquitoes from up to 15ft x 15ft – an average patio or deck. Compare that to just one sq. ft. from a citronella candle. Simply activate the pad by lighting the candle and enjoy proven protection from mosquitoes.
It’s equal to 15 citronella candles.
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If you do accidentally get some Bitrex in your mouth, eating a piece of dark chocolate can help remove the bitter taste
The Citronella Bucket sounds very useful!
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