Thermacell’s latest smart mosquito system is bigger and more expensive
Thermacell has launched Liv 2.0, the next generation of its Wi-Fi-connected smart mosquito protection system. It features new hardware and can cover a larger area, and Thermacell says its formula can now deter no-see-ums. But it’s also more expensive and requires professional installation.
Liv 2.0 uses the same setup as the original Liv — a central hub with a wired repeller system containing its metofluthrin-based repellent — but it features entirely new hardware. Pricing starts at about $1,746 for a system with three repellers, a six-pack of repellent refills, and coverage of up to 900 square feet. That’s twice as much as the original, which started at $699 and covered about 945 square feet.
If you have a larger area to cover, Liv 2.0 costs $2,150 for a four-repeller system going up to $4,900 for a 10-repeller system. Thermacell says the largest 10-repeller setup, which covers 3,000 square...
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