Any one know the best tick repellent for cloths ticks are awful this year in Kentucky.
Most here seem to think it is Permethrin, worked well for me, I am going to be getting the blinds out and spay them down and also some of my clothing.
Permethrin is my go to. Not only repels ticks, but prevents them from biting after contact with it
Permethrin. Kills ticks on contact. Also kills chiggers or redbugs whatever you want to call them. NOT repel KILL and that's what makes it the best.
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X3 Lots of GOOD info in this thread.
http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,88456.0.html
IMO Permethrin. Spray it, let it dry, DONE.
I eat Raw garlic every day
I don't get the ticks on me like I used to. It repels them, and some people too,but I don't mind
Quote from: falltoms on April 05, 2020, 09:31:03 AM
I eat Raw garlic every day
I don't get the ticks on me like I used to. It repels them, and some people too,but I don't mind
Also helps with high blood pressure and is a natural antibiotic or is it antibacterial? I don't remember which. I also eat a little white onion every day, helps to purify the blood.
Permethrin x100, I have also been showering and using top secret bio shield soaps, they have a natural formula that repels and kills ticks.
Treat with Permethrin(sawyers) 2 or 3 time per spring and shower in the bio shield almost daily.
I disagree w the sawyers though. Get the concentrate from tractor supply. It mixes w water and even comes w a mixer. For 10 bucks a small bottle you'd use it many years. 1 oz makes a gallon mix. I've used mine years and think I made 2-3 oz. most of the original bottle is still here. Put in in a spray bottle. Got mixes for other things/animals as well. Recipes on bottle
Permethrin for me!
Spray down with something. Opening day I went out without concern. It was me, and my two dogs at camp so I wasn't that worried.
That night I pulled 47 off me, 7 off my lab, and 2 off my bulldog. Bulldog must have gotten a bad one as he's at the vet waiting blood work to see what it did to him. It took less than a week and the side affects are awful. Poor little guy is having a rough time.
Anyway, I spray everywhere, and everything at least 3 times a week and it's done well keeping the chiggers off too.
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The stuff from tractor supply has a dog recipe too. That's actually the one I use. I have a bunch of beagles. I run year round, spray em down n never get ticks on them.
Martin's Permethrin 10 from Amazon smells the least. 1 oz of the concentrate to 20 oz of water in a spray bottle. Works great.
Quote from: Bagg-it Tag-it on April 05, 2020, 02:17:16 PM
Martin's Permethrin 10 from Amazon smells the least. 1 oz of the concentrate to 20 oz of water in a spray bottle. Works great.
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Sawyer Premium Insect Repellent with Permethrin
Permethrin for your clothing, something deet free for your skin.
I treat my clothing diligently and make sure to change out of them before entering my truck after each hunt.
Quote from: Bowguy on April 05, 2020, 11:51:42 AM
I disagree w the sawyers though. Get the concentrate from tractor supply. It mixes w water and even comes w a mixer. For 10 bucks a small bottle you'd use it many years. 1 oz makes a gallon mix. I've used mine years and think I made 2-3 oz. most of the original bottle is still here. Put in in a spray bottle. Got mixes for other things/animals as well. Recipes on bottle
I didn't know this. Great info. Thanks!
My tick repellent is also permethrin. I agree with Bowguy in purchasing it via a tractor supply or ag store. A bottle will last a long time and I've been using it for at least 10 years on my outer hunting clothes. In addition, my beagles had an infestation of fleas last summer and I sprayed them with the same mixture (2 oz. permethrin in one gallon of water) and the fleas disappeared. It's good stuff and a lot cheaper than the store-bought stuff.
I use sawyers... ticks never seem to be an issue for me. Seems like things might be different this year due to the mild winter and warmer spring temps. But still sawyers all the way.
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Last year I was bitten 3 times, embedded, once already this year. So after reading this thread, I ordered some permethrin 10% concentrate to soak my clothes and gear in. I did some research after on Google and Youtube also. Google "Section Hikers" backpacking guide blog, found it informative. Also on YouTube, a person did his own research on 10% vs 36% and the amount of washings test. To me, the SFR is more effective scoring to his results. One washing after using the 10% wouldn't kill an ant.
Thanks for the info guys. Where do you buy permethrin at
Quote from: kyturkeyhunter4 on April 09, 2020, 02:37:46 PM
Thanks for the info guys. Where do you buy permethrin at
Internet (Martins 10%), Tractor Supply carries it in the pet / cattle section, I get mine at my local Garden Supply store. You should be able to get it locally as this is used for dipping dogs for fleas and ticks.
Picked up a tick in DECEMBER here in Georgia! Going tomorrow. Ypu can bet my gear and clothes just got a dose of Sawyer`s! Most dangerous thing in the woods is tinier than the end of your little finger!
So,,,this sawyers is a concentrate bottle that you mix right with water in your own spray bottle,,sounds a lot less expensive that way
Happy Hooker, I don't believe Sawyers,5%, is a concentrate. The product I purchased was Martins 10% which is concentrated, on Amazon. It's water-based, not petroleum. It was $26 TYD. I have used Sawyers. Now going to field test the Martins. This is less expensive also. It says it last 28 days. It also says you get around 6 washings but I saw a YouTube video study debunk that. You should retreat after wash according to him.
I never wash my turkey hunting clothes in the spring, maybe a shirt if it gets sweated out but almost never my pants! I re apply the sawyers a couple times each spring.
Quote from: Happy hooker on April 09, 2020, 07:24:29 PM
So,,,this sawyers is a concentrate bottle that you mix right with water in your own spray bottle,,sounds a lot less expensive that way
No, the Sawyers is pre-mixed, ready to use. Like posted above the Martin's 10% you can get on Amazon. The last time I bought it, it was around $30 for a quart bottle. The directions say to mix 1oz. concentrate to 19oz. water for .5%. I mix 1oz. to 18 oz. of water making it just a touch stronger than.5%. As you can see, a quart of concentrate will go a long ways.
Here is a link to what I buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076PXCSO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I spray down our leafy suits, hats, mesh masks and boots with permethrin and don't wash them. Never had any issues with ticks or mosquitoes. I like the leafy suits because you can just slip them over anything you're wearing and you don't have to have much else in the area of specialized turkey clothing.
Yeppers the big P
Quote from: Bagg-it Tag-it on April 05, 2020, 02:17:16 PM
Martin's Permethrin 10 from Amazon smells the least. 1 oz of the concentrate to 20 oz of water in a spray bottle. Works great.
I got this off Ebay or Amazon. It is much cheaper to mix your own w/ the above 20:1 ratio. I use 19 oz H2O:1 oz Martin's Permethrin. BTW, to the guy above that eats garlic cloves, remind me to never get closed up in a truck w/ you on a Turkey hunt unless I have had a huge meal of pinto beans the night before in self defense.
Quote from: dswmsn on April 10, 2020, 11:14:47 AM
Quote from: Bagg-it Tag-it on April 05, 2020, 02:17:16 PM
Martin's Permethrin 10 from Amazon smells the least. 1 oz of the concentrate to 20 oz of water in a spray bottle. Works great.
I got this off Ebay or Amazon. It is much cheaper to mix your own w/ the above 20:1 ratio. I use 19 oz H2O:1 oz Martin's Permethrin. BTW, to the guy above that eats garlic cloves, remind me to never get closed up in a truck w/ you on a Turkey hunt unless I have had a huge meal of pinto beans the night before in self defense.
lol I believe you mean me and falltoms. We will bring some matches to add to the fun.
Quote from: captpete on April 10, 2020, 09:50:35 AM
Quote from: Happy hooker on April 09, 2020, 07:24:29 PM
So,,,this sawyers is a concentrate bottle that you mix right with water in your own spray bottle,,sounds a lot less expensive that way
No, the Sawyers is pre-mixed, ready to use. Like posted above the Martin's 10% you can get on Amazon. The last time I bought it, it was around $30 for a quart bottle. The directions say to mix 1oz. concentrate to 19oz. water for .5%. I mix 1oz. to 18 oz. of water making it just a touch stronger than.5%. As you can see, a quart of concentrate will go a long ways.
Here is a link to what I buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076PXCSO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Quote from: bbcoach on April 09, 2020, 06:17:05 PM
Quote from: kyturkeyhunter4 on April 09, 2020, 02:37:46 PM
Thanks for the info guys. Where do you buy permethrin at
Internet (Martins 10%), Tractor Supply carries it in the pet / cattle section, I get mine at my local Garden Supply store. You should be able to get it locally as this is used for dipping dogs for fleas and ticks.
Quote from: tracker#1 on April 09, 2020, 07:42:19 PM
Happy Hooker, I don't believe Sawyers,5%, is a concentrate. The product I purchased was Martins 10% which is concentrated, on Amazon. It's water-based, not petroleum. It was $26 TYD. I have used Sawyers. Now going to field test the Martins. This is less expensive also. It says it last 28 days. It also says you get around 6 washings but I saw a YouTube video study debunk that. You should retreat after wash according to him.
Quote from: dswmsn on April 10, 2020, 11:14:47 AM
Quote from: Bagg-it Tag-it on April 05, 2020, 02:17:16 PM
Martin's Permethrin 10 from Amazon smells the least. 1 oz of the concentrate to 20 oz of water in a spray bottle. Works great.
I got this off Ebay or Amazon. It is much cheaper to mix your own w/ the above 20:1 ratio. I use 19 oz H2O:1 oz Martin's Permethrin. BTW, to the guy above that eats garlic cloves, remind me to never get closed up in a truck w/ you on a Turkey hunt unless I have had a huge meal of pinto beans the night before in self defense.
Do you guys just spray your clothing down before a hunt, or do you "treat it" after every few washes?
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Duration Permethrin 10%. I been buying it off the internet. I always soak my hunting clothes in the recommended mixture & let them dry. I try not to wash them afterwards during the season but if I do I retreat them again. I also spray my boots down with bug spray before each hunt. Since I've been using this method the last 4-5 seasons I haven't found any ticks on me after hunting. It seems to work very well.
Quote from: quackaddict on April 10, 2020, 05:59:36 PM
Quote from: captpete on April 10, 2020, 09:50:35 AM
Quote from: Happy hooker on April 09, 2020, 07:24:29 PM
So,,,this sawyers is a concentrate bottle that you mix right with water in your own spray bottle,,sounds a lot less expensive that way
No, the Sawyers is pre-mixed, ready to use. Like posted above the Martin's 10% you can get on Amazon. The last time I bought it, it was around $30 for a quart bottle. The directions say to mix 1oz. concentrate to 19oz. water for .5%. I mix 1oz. to 18 oz. of water making it just a touch stronger than.5%. As you can see, a quart of concentrate will go a long ways.
Here is a link to what I buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076PXCSO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Quote from: bbcoach on April 09, 2020, 06:17:05 PM
Quote from: kyturkeyhunter4 on April 09, 2020, 02:37:46 PM
Thanks for the info guys. Where do you buy permethrin at
Internet (Martins 10%), Tractor Supply carries it in the pet / cattle section, I get mine at my local Garden Supply store. You should be able to get it locally as this is used for dipping dogs for fleas and ticks.
Quote from: tracker#1 on April 09, 2020, 07:42:19 PM
Happy Hooker, I don't believe Sawyers,5%, is a concentrate. The product I purchased was Martins 10% which is concentrated, on Amazon. It's water-based, not petroleum. It was $26 TYD. I have used Sawyers. Now going to field test the Martins. This is less expensive also. It says it last 28 days. It also says you get around 6 washings but I saw a YouTube video study debunk that. You should retreat after wash according to him.
Quote from: dswmsn on April 10, 2020, 11:14:47 AM
Quote from: Bagg-it Tag-it on April 05, 2020, 02:17:16 PM
Martin's Permethrin 10 from Amazon smells the least. 1 oz of the concentrate to 20 oz of water in a spray bottle. Works great.
I got this off Ebay or Amazon. It is much cheaper to mix your own w/ the above 20:1 ratio. I use 19 oz H2O:1 oz Martin's Permethrin. BTW, to the guy above that eats garlic cloves, remind me to never get closed up in a truck w/ you on a Turkey hunt unless I have had a huge meal of pinto beans the night before in self defense.
Do you guys just spray your clothing down before a hunt, or do you "treat it" after every few washes?
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I spray our clothes a few days before we hunt and let them dry. I treat
everything except underwear & socks. Our season run 4 to 20 days. I never retreat our clothes because we only hunt the shorter seasons(4, 5 or 7 days depending on which we hunt). I always make sure to not wash our clothes until next year just before the season starts(wash then treat). I have worn my hunting clothes mushroom hunting 3-4 weeks after treating them and never had a tick on me. My buddy who doesn't usually treat his clothes(I'm working on him) will find several ticks on him.