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Started by OldSchool, February 27, 2016, 09:11:53 AM
Quote from: captpete on February 27, 2016, 11:36:35 PMQuote from: 357MAGNOLE on February 27, 2016, 11:24:50 AMWhat brand of Pemethrin do you buy and where from? Last year I just used regular bug spray like "off" and I'd didn't do much.This is what I use: http://www.amazon.com/Martins-Permethrin-10%25-32oz-Quart/dp/B00061MSS0/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1456633208&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=Martin%27s+Permethrin+10%25I mix 1oz of concentrate to 19oz of water. You can use it as a spray or as a soak. I prefer the soak method. Mix up the concentrate, roll up your clothes and put them in a big ziplock bag(2gallon or bigger). Pour the mixed solution into the bag and let them soak for a couple of hours. Then just hang them up to dry. I always mix up a double batch, just make sure all the clothes were completely treated.Just a word of caution to anybody using permethrin that has cats. Permethrin is HIGHLY toxic to cats!! Be very careful with the mixed solution around your pets.I believe, but I'm not 100% sure, that once it is dry it is safe for cats...you will have to decide that for yourself.
Quote from: 357MAGNOLE on February 27, 2016, 11:24:50 AMWhat brand of Pemethrin do you buy and where from? Last year I just used regular bug spray like "off" and I'd didn't do much.
Quote from: spurman on February 27, 2016, 09:29:56 AMTicks are bad here in West KY. From early spring until frost I can not walk in grass or leaves without spraying around my ankles.
Quote from: Marc on March 01, 2016, 10:22:34 PMI get a few ticks... Something about them is unsettling.Anyone know if the permethrin spray works on red ants? They are my worst problem as far as critters while turkey hunting. Sitting against a tree with a bird coming in, and suddenly start getting assaulted by them things can make it difficult to sit still...
Quote from: Treerooster on February 27, 2016, 11:12:52 AMYes been real familiar with ticks for many years, mostly from Wis. Got birdsl dogs I hunt with up there.Ticks are in Colo too, usually only in the spring and in the river bottoms. Nebraska is the same, at least where I have hunted it.The permethrin spray on clothes does work but from what I read and IME 3 weeks is about what it lasts. You can mix your own or buy it at a sporting goods store. Sawyer's is one brand.Ticks seem to cycle somewhat although I don't really know what drives it. They do prefer moisture which is why we only see bunches in the spring out west here.Just remember nothing is 100% and you still need to check for ticks at the end of every day/hunt.
Quote from: tha bugman on March 02, 2016, 11:03:56 AMYou know its turkey season when you are sitting in a staff conference...suit and tie...and a big ole lone star tick comes crawling up your face...only to look to your right to see a co-worker with a combo horror/blank/wordless stare
Quote from: zombiewoof on February 29, 2016, 04:05:59 PMAdvice: Get your clothes permanently treated w/ Permethrin and don't look back. You can send your clothes to a little company in Greensboro, NC, and they will treat them and send back to you at relatively cheap cost. It's around $8/garment + shipping back if you send 3 or more pieces, and it is supposed to work through the life of the garment (70 washings). This is the same company that GameHide uses to treat their clothes before selling $70 a pop, so it's much cheaper this way. Also, they treat clothes for US military which is a solid endorsement as well. I sent 5 pieces last year and had them back on my doorstep within the week. I am in Raleigh, so it may be a little longer if you live further away. I called them and they walked me through process, and were super nice to boot. I am confident in them and haven't found the first tick on me since treating my clothes. It's also a lot easier (and much cheaper in long run) than re-applying Sawyers every few hunts. https://www.insectshield.com/PDF/IS%20Your%20Own%20Clothes%20-%20U.S.%20form.pdfBtw- long time site reader, first time poster. And love the site!
