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Started by mtns2hunt, March 11, 2021, 05:58:35 AM
Quote from: Bob G. on March 11, 2021, 10:46:46 AMI hunt in a high tick area in southern VT and have been spraying all hunting clothes, including wool, with Sawyer's Permethrin. Have not had a tick on me ever since. I get the 24 ounce bottles. A friend of mine mixed his own version of permethrin for him and his wife. They were hunting at my camp with us a few years back. He came in camp with a few ticks on him. One got on the couch and eventually bit my GF. Luckily she didn't get Lyme disease. I'm a firm believer in Sawyer's and applying per the directions.
Quote from: mtns2hunt on March 22, 2021, 09:19:36 PMQuote from: Bob G. on March 11, 2021, 10:46:46 AMI hunt in a high tick area in southern VT and have been spraying all hunting clothes, including wool, with Sawyer's Permethrin. Have not had a tick on me ever since. I get the 24 ounce bottleA friend of mine mixed his own version of permethrin for him and his wife. They were hunting at my camp with us a few years back. He came in camp with a few ticks on him. One got on the couch and eventually bit my GF. Luckily she didn't get Lyme disease. I'm a firm believer in Sawyer's and applying per the directions.Martin's came in, mixed some up and hit the woods the next day. Had parked my truck in the road to hang a camera and when I climbed back in noticed two ticks crawing up my leg (I often wear kaki so easy to see.) I had just walked theough some tall grass next to the truck. Those ticks made it all of 6 inches before slowing up and falling off. Stuff really works.
Quote from: Bob G. on March 11, 2021, 10:46:46 AMI hunt in a high tick area in southern VT and have been spraying all hunting clothes, including wool, with Sawyer's Permethrin. Have not had a tick on me ever since. I get the 24 ounce bottleA friend of mine mixed his own version of permethrin for him and his wife. They were hunting at my camp with us a few years back. He came in camp with a few ticks on him. One got on the couch and eventually bit my GF. Luckily she didn't get Lyme disease. I'm a firm believer in Sawyer's and applying per the directions.
Quote from: mtns2hunt on March 22, 2021, 09:19:36 PMQuote from: Bob G. on March 11, 2021, 10:46:46 AMI hunt in a high tick area in southern VT and have been spraying all hunting clothes, including wool, with Sawyer's Permethrin. Have not had a tick on me ever since. I get the 24 ounce bottles. A friend of mine mixed his own version of permethrin for him and his wife. They were hunting at my camp with us a few years back. He came in camp with a few ticks on him. One got on the couch and eventually bit my GF. Luckily she didn't get Lyme disease. I'm a firm believer in Sawyer's and applying per the directions.Martin's came in, mixed some up and hit the woods the next day. Had parked my truck in the road to hang a camera and when I climbed back in noticed two ticks crawing up my leg (I often wear kaki so easy to see.) I had just walked theough some tall grass next to the truck. Those ticks made it all of 6 inches before slowing up and falling off. Stuff really works.
Quote from: bbcoach on March 23, 2021, 07:59:56 AMPermethrin sprayed on your clothes does not keep the ticks from getting on your clothing but they won't be there VERY LONG. Permethrin is a neuro toxin which effects the nervous system. When they come in contact with the fabric, they will fall off VERY QUICKLY. Hang ALL of your hunting clothes outside (hats, gloves, socks and boots included) and liberally apply, let dry and you'll be good for about a month. Keep some in your vehicle and touch up everything as needed.
Quote from: TRG3 on March 23, 2021, 10:12:33 AM Don't forget to spray your turkey seat as well as decoys, bag, camo blind, etc. anything that you will carry to and from your truck. Also, when cleaning your turkey realize that the bird is probably crawling with tiny deer ticks, so be cautious and don't bring the fan, wings, etc. into the house until it's been outside for several days.
Quote from: TRG3 on March 23, 2021, 10:12:33 AMI use the 10% Martin's at a rate of 2 oz./1 gallon of water, heavily spraying all clothes, boots, socks, until they are very wet. When I get out of my truck and before heading to my turkey spot, I spray my boots, pant legs, etc. with Sawyer's as a second precaution. Having done this, I may experience a tick every other year, but then again it could be a chigger that's itching. Don't forget to spray your turkey seat as well as decoys, bag, camo blind, etc. anything that you will carry to and from your truck. Also, when cleaning your turkey realize that the bird is probably crawling with tiny deer ticks, so be cautious and don't bring the fan, wings, etc. into the house until it's been outside for several days.
Quote from: Jimspur on March 23, 2021, 01:17:06 PMQuote from: TRG3 on March 23, 2021, 10:12:33 AMI use the 10% Martin's at a rate of 2 oz./1 gallon of water, heavily spraying all clothes, boots, socks, until they are very wet. When I get out of my truck and before heading to my turkey spot, I spray my boots, pant legs, etc. with Sawyer's as a second precaution. Having done this, I may experience a tick every other year, but then again it could be a chigger that's itching. Don't forget to spray your turkey seat as well as decoys, bag, camo blind, etc. anything that you will carry to and from your truck. Also, when cleaning your turkey realize that the bird is probably crawling with tiny deer ticks, so be cautious and don't bring the fan, wings, etc. into the house until it's been outside for several days.You're making it too weak. It should be 2oz to 40oz of water.
