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Title: Insect Repellent Socks
Post by: Greg Massey on January 16, 2022, 03:23:22 PM
Insect Shield socks, do any of you use these type socks during turkey season, if so what brand do you prefer ?  I do know some people wear snake boots and others don't ...
Title: Re: Insect Repellent Socks
Post by: Dtrkyman on January 20, 2022, 09:21:24 AM
I bought some off brand off amazon, go up to just below the knee and are comfy, wish I could find them again but they were some Euro company.

Work well, but after constant use I just treat them with permethrin a couple time a spring!  Just buy some nice tall snug fitting socks, darn tough are nice if they make a long one and treat them.
Title: Re: Insect Repellent Socks
Post by: vthokie7227 on January 20, 2022, 11:15:19 AM
I just spray my socks down with permethrin when I'm treating everything else. I treat my boots, too. That may be overkill, but the only good tick is a dead tick. Fox River and DarnTough both make great socks, plus they're made in the USA.
Title: Re: Insect Repellent Socks
Post by: Bowguy on January 21, 2022, 03:17:43 AM
The permethrin was exactly what I was thinking. Buy some concentrate. Mix it up and spray everything. You'll have insect socks
Title: Re: Insect Repellent Socks
Post by: Tom007 on January 22, 2022, 07:47:50 AM
Quote from: Greg Massey on January 16, 2022, 03:23:22 PM
Insect Shield socks, do any of you use these type socks during turkey season, if so what brand do you prefer ?  I do know some people wear snake boots and others don't ...


Greg, I use Gamehide Elimitick pants, socks, and shirt. Lightweight, and this stuff works. I do not get ticks on me when I wear it. I also use Tick spray on clothes prior to hunts, I hang them outside to dry prior. Hope this helps....
Title: Re: Insect Repellent Socks
Post by: Tom007 on January 22, 2022, 07:56:04 AM
Here is the info on Elimitick. Good stuff....
Title: Re: Insect Repellent Socks
Post by: Greg Massey on January 22, 2022, 10:55:59 AM
Quote from: Tom007 on January 22, 2022, 07:56:04 AM
Here is the info on Elimitick. Good stuff....
Thanks Tom, i was interested in the socks, thanks for sharing ...
Title: Re: Insect Repellent Socks
Post by: Tom007 on January 22, 2022, 11:47:06 AM
You bet....