I hate a damn tick...

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Originally Posted by Schriv

I've been treating all of my WWII reenactment/airsoft uniforms with Permithrin. I spend a lot of time crawling around in the woods and haven't had a tick on me in several years. Works great for mosquito's too.
It sure beats having to smear DEET all over your body and getting on things that will melt from coming in contact with it. The stuff lasts through 6 wash cycles, so it doesn't have to be done every time you go out.

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I use the same stuff, it's expensive but man is it great stuff.

The studies I've read that have been done show, when applied correctly, that a tick will die within walking several inches across Permethrin coated fabric.

I've been looking for the stuff but can't find it in any of the stores locally.

Permethrin. Something that strong,can't be good for you long term. IMO :)

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Originally Posted by REHRIFLE

Permethrin. Something that strong,can't be good for you long term. IMO :)

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I thought the same thing... but ticks are not that good for you either...

You treat clothing and equipment with it. After it dries, it's not dangerous to you. I even treat a pair of GI boxers to wear over my regular undies just in case something manages to get through the clothing. :) I do not want any of the little bastards anywhere near my junk.
As for expensive...yes, but definitely worth every penny. It can be found in the camping secion of Dicks Sporting Goods or ordered online. The pump/spray bottles will do several complete outfits.

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Originally Posted by Schriv

You treat clothing and equipment with it. After it dries, it's not dangerous to you. I even treat a pair of GI boxers to wear over my regular undies just in case something manages to get through the clothing. :) I do not want any of the little bastards anywhere near my junk.
As for expensive...yes, but definitely worth every penny. It can be found in the camping secion of Dicks Sporting Goods or ordered online. The pump/spray bottles will do several complete outfits.

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Interesting. I've never heard of it. Guess I'll check it out and maybe try it. Damn ticks around here are ridiculous. Just walk outside and they fall out of the trees and chit.

This is what I have been using:

http://www.rei.com/product/768970/sa...mp-spray-24-oz

The military grade Permithrin packs that you put into the washer with your uniforms used to pop up on ebay pretty regularly, but they haven't shown up in quite a while. Those were awesome.
You CAN get the 38% industrial mix on there, but it is meant for hardcore pesticide use and not for clothing.

Schriv,

I was out today and stopped by Dick's by chance and found the same stuff by Sawyer. If it keeps those little bastards off me I'd pay more than $16 for sure!

If the rain stops tomorrow I'll lay out all my hunting clothes I'm taking next week and spraying away.

Don't forget to do your socks. I always blouse my boots, but I want a couple more inches of instant insect death under the trousers to make double damn sure they don't climb up any higher.

Do the socks even if I'm wearing rubber boots?

How far are you from Ft. Riley? We'll be in the general area next week.