Treating Clothing To Protect Against Ticks
Hikers, hunters, canoeists, boaters,
Fishermen, and nature lovers...
You may want to keep a garbage bag (twist tied and labeled)
With pre-treated clothing ready to wear when going outdoors.
Sawyer Permethrin
"As a treatment for clothing, Sawyer Permethrin clothing insect repellent does not harm fabrics and is odorless after dried. Use Permethrin on clothing by itself or with skin-applied repellents to create the ultimate protective, armor-like insect barrier. Permethrin-treatments on clothing are non-toxic to humans and are registered for use by the U.S. EPA.
The active ingredient, Permethrin, is a synthetic molecule similar to those found in natural pyrethrum, which is taken from the chrysanthemum flower. Not only does this product repel insects, but will actually kill ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, mites and more than 55 other kinds of insects.
Sawyer Permethrin insect repellents are for use with clothing, tents, and other gear. During the drying process, it tightly bonds with the fibers of the treated garment. It will not stain or damage clothing, fabrics, plastics, finished surfaces, or any of your outdoor gear.
Permethrin is a contact insecticide. It kills ticks or other insects when it comes in contact with them. It uses the same active ingredient used in hair shampoos for head lice. When applied to clothing, the Permethrin binds to the fabric eliminating the risk of over-exposure to the skin. As a clothing, tent, chairs, or sleeping bag application, Permethrin is very effective at keeping ticks from attaching to you and at reducing the mosquito population in your camping area. While ticks usually find you at the ankle level (be sure to treat the socks and pants) they can also climb bushes and find you at a higher level so be sure to treat your shirt as well if you are around bushes and concerned about ticks.
Permethrin is also an effective repellent against mosquitoes and flies and can be used in conjunction with a skin based repellent. Permethrin can be used as the primary repellent if the exposed skin area (gaps in the treated clothing) is not too large. By storing the treated clothing in black plastic bags between uses the protection can be extended considerably.
Sweating and exposure to water do not significantly deteriorate the application. It is primarily the agitation of a washing machine, which deteriorates the Permethrin application as it knocks the molecules loose from the fabric. For best results, Sawyer recommends hand washing and air-drying. When using a conventional washer and dryer, use the gentle wash and dry cycles. Loss due to the dryer is limited compared to the detergent and washer agitation. Dry cleaning removes the Permethrin from the fabric.
Permethrin can last up to six weeks including through six weekly washings. All treatments are non-staining and not greasy. Always follow the directions for use on the package label."
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Permanone and Permethrin Information for General Use
Always read and follow label instructions on the products you purchase!
Repel Permanone
"Read Entire Label Before Use It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Shake Well Before Using Do not allow contact with treated surfaces until spray has dried. When using product do not allow spray to contact food or water supplies.
General Clothing Instructions: This product must not be applied to clothing while it is being worn. Under no circumstances should bare skin or clothing on the body be treated. For protection against ticks (including those, which may carry Lyme disease), chiggers and mosquitoes, apply product as directed below.
For further protection, use in conjunction with an insect repellent registered for direct application to the skin and utilize the following primary preventive measures. Avoid walking in areas where the pests are found, wear appropriate protective clothing (light-colored, long-sleeved shirt and long pants tucked into socks and inspect body daily for ticks. Pants cuffs should be worn inside the socks or footwear to ensure full protection against ticks and chiggers.
Initial Treatment Instructions: 1. Select a well-ventilated outdoor area protected from wind and lay out the clothing to be treated (as complete outfit: shirt, trousers and socks)
2. Hold container upright about 6 to 8 inches from surface of the clothing and spray with a slow sweeping motion to lightly moisten the surface of the fabric
3. Continue spraying over entire outfit, until a total treatment time of 60 seconds has elapsed and the outer surface of the fabric is moist enough to cause a slight color change or darkening. Pay special attention to socks, trouser cuffs and shirt cuffs.
4. Turn the clothing over and treat the other side as described in step 2 & 3
5. Hang the treated clothing and allow to dry for at least 2 hours (4 hours under humid conditions) before wearing
6. Three ounces will treat one complete outfit. Do not exceed recommended spraying times."
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Choice of Repellents- For Personal Protection
*For Use On Clothing Only- Adults & Children
Insect Shield- They Treat Your Clothes, Good for 70 Washings
DIY Permethrin Clothes- Pretreatment Soaking Method
DIY Pretreated Clothes- Pretreatment Soaking Method- Kit
Insect Shield- Pretreated Clothing For Purchase (LL Bean)
ElimiTick- Pretreated Camouflage Clothing- Designed for Hunters
REI- Insect Shield Clothing & Other Products
Natural Repellents Studied in Lab