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Old 04-24-2012, 11:34 AM   #1
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Here is a product that ive been using and it works great on killing ticks other insects you dont want on you and your gear. It lasts up to 6 washes. Just spray it on your gear and clothing and your good to go.


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Old 04-24-2012, 05:12 PM   #2
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I have used permethrin now for 5 years with no problems with ticks and other buggies that can bite including skeeters.


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We used to use a tick repellant on our dogs that had permethrin in it. Permethrin is also in a lot of the anti-lice shampoos, if I'm not mistaken. I hadn't ever thought to spray it on my gear or clothing though; that's a really good idea!


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Definitely gonna try that out on our next camping trip. Thanks for the info!


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Definitely gonna try that out on our next camping trip. Thanks for the info!
welcome. You will grow to love the stuff. lol


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Thanks for the info. Was a little worried about how we were going to deal with the pests this season, now I know what I'm gonna try.


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Will have to try that. New it worked for tic but didn't know it would keep off misquotes.


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Will have to try that. New it worked for tic but didn't know it would keep off misquotes.
Just don't spray it on your skin. Its not meant to come in contact with skin.


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I used it in the past. Sprayed my clothing the evening before I left and let it dry. Next morning I went out and had no ticks the whole weekend. Others in the group who had not used it had a few. I like the stuff.


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Six washes is a long time running. I wonder if it makes a difference what type of wash it is. Sometimes we get back from trips and have to heavy soak stuff (kids you know).


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