When we were kids our parents got real trees every year until the cost started getting crazy. I don't think anyone missed the mess or hassle after we put the aroma device under the fake tree. I'll never forget I was 13 and we set up the tree, got the base secured in the stand. Gave it some water and feed, and Dad cut the wrap off it. My little brothers were setting on the couch. A dang old squirrel jumped out of that tree when Dad cut the wrap and bounced off my brother's lap and started skating around the walls. My brother pee'd a little that day minimum. I really want to take a mouse on a string to his house this year and attach it to the bottom of his tree and see what his reaction is now. (The same I bet) LMAO!