Soaking Clothes In Permethrin

[Philip Glass]

I like simple, I'm a simple guy. Premixed out of the bottle, read the instructions, (yes I can read), spray it on, good to go. I figure every few years I can afford to pop for a couple bottles of Sawyers, its part of the over all cost of safari.
As to this horrible smell I keep reading about? WTH are you guys talking about? I have a very good sniffer and honestly I cant recall ever smelling this stuff at all while spraying it or on my clothes, other than a slight odor of solvent, a not unpleasant smell while still in the bottle.

No smell from Sawyer. Used it many times. I’ll never do the DIY way even though I have Pemetherin in my barn all the time. I don’t want a rash or worse!

 

[Sjakon]

FINALLY: Last leg to Joburg on Qatar

 

[Sjakon]

 

[sestoppelman]

We know that feeling here!

 

[Sjakon]

Thank goodness for this forum. No misguided political correctness. Just the love of hunting. Man, I feel like I am heading for Hunting’s Nirvana. Marius from KMG Safaris is preparing his .375 and .500 NE. We are going for Buffalo, Crocks, and, if time permits Plains Game.

 

[John Camp]

I have soaked my clothes, pack, tent and everything else in it. I find now that if I just soak my pants, socks, and boots I get the same result. I spray deet on my upper body. I also use a solution of tea tree oil. Everything hates tea tree oil. I know the scent attracts whitetails and have heard black bears like it as well. Can not say about other animals. Of course in Africa you might not to be wearing something so seductive.

 

[Rule 303]

I have soaked my clothes, pack, tent and everything else in it. I find now that if I just soak my pants, socks, and boots I get the same result. I spray deet on my upper body. I also use a solution of tea tree oil. Everything hates tea tree oil. I know the scent attracts whitetails and have heard black bears like it as well. Can not say about other animals. Of course in Africa you might not to be wearing something so seductive.

..............................hold on it might save me walking for miles

 

[Hogpatrol]

Was in the local wallyworld and stumbled across a sale on short and long sleeve camo shirts. The short sleeve were 2.50 and long sleeve 5.00. Didn't realize it until I got home but they are impregnated with permethrin and good for 70 washes.

 

[shootist~]

OK. Doing several sets of cloths with the store bought Sawyers - check.
Did a set today and based on whats left over, I probably used about 2x needed. No noticable smell after 4 hours drying outside.

What about a hunting jacket and or vest - do those too? (Sitka brand if it matters.)

Also, how about t-shirts?
(Did one today and thinking it gets washed it before trying it out.)

 

[Hogpatrol]

OK. Doing several sets of cloths with the store bought Sawyers - check.
Did a set today and based on whats left over, I probably used about 2x needed. No noticable smell after 4 hours drying outside.

What about a hunting jacket and or vest - do those too? (Sitka brand if it matters.)

Also, how about t-shirts?
(Did one today and thinking it gets washed it before trying it out.)

I treat the first two layers but if you're going to wear a jacket over a t-shirt, you may want to also treat that.

 

[JimP]

I don't know if I would treat the whole jacket but I would do the areas around the collar and wrist where a bug could crawl off of the jacket and onto my skin

 

[laraprice]

I am goin to fly to Johannesburg and the hunt in Limpopo with my brother in a couple of days.

I just soaked my hunting clothes in permethrin 0.5% home made solution and waiting for them to dry. Are there any safety concerns regarding permethrin? Thanks for any advice

Sjakon
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In those quantities that are contained in the tissue, permethrin is safe for humans. Such things even have the effect of a membrane, that is, they remove moisture. But they need care: wash at 40 degrees, in no case dry in the drum of the washing machine, iron at a temperature of no more than 150 degrees. I was with my trainer once on a hike in the forest in the spring and we were very afraid of ticks, so we were looking for things with permethrin. First, we ordered funny dad shirts with our names on them, and then a full set of permethrin clothing.

 

[Wyatt Smith]

I had a guy tell me the other day that he uses flea and tick dog collars, he puts them around his pant legs and shirt sleeves.
Anyone heard of this?

 

[Dee S]

I was told ticks can be bad in Botswana so I bought two non-aerosol cans of PICARIDIN. Now, after reading this post, I'm wondering if I ordered the wrong product?

 

[Hogpatrol]

I was told ticks can be bad in Botswana so I bought two non-aerosol cans of PICARIDIN. Now, after reading this post, I'm wondering if I ordered the wrong product?

In my opinion yes. Here's a comparison of the two.

Picaridin vs. Permethrin: Know the difference | Cabela's Deer Gear TV

We’re pretty sure that everyone wants to enjoy the outdoors bug free, and everyone’s go to solution is a store bought brand off the shelf at their local store. Which may work for a few hours, or repel the insects but they all seem to come back. Sawyer Products are becoming a heavy hitter […]

www.deergeartv.com

 

[Bert the Turtle]

I use the sheep and goat dip- less expensive than the people stuff- and make a 1% solution, soak a few hours, let it dry. I wash before wearing mainly because of the scent. Been doing it 10 years without problems.
and without ticks!

 

[Jon Glajchen]

We use a Bayer product called Bayticol. Works very well and no one that has used it has been bitten. It also very easy to use, just spray on your clothes in an open area before going into the field.
It is available at most pharmacies and various sporting/hunting shops.

 

[IvW]

I keep a spray bottle in my truck with tick spray mixed, I spray down my pants and legs and putties before going in the bush.

At camp I have dogshampoo use it it works....

 

[John Camp]

In those quantities that are contained in the tissue, permethrin is safe for humans. Such things even have the effect of a membrane, that is, they remove moisture. But they need care: wash at 40 degrees, in no case dry in the drum of the washing machine, iron at a temperature of no more than 150 degrees. I was with my trainer once on a hike in the forest in the spring and we were very afraid of ticks, so we were looking for things with permethrin. First, we ordered funny dad shirts with our names on them, and then a full set of permethrin clothing.

Thanks, that is some good information, and welcome to AH.

 

[Buffalo1]

I have never soaked, but sprayed my clothes prior to hunting and let air dry. Never had any adverse reaction, nor problem with insects while wearing.