[Elecraft] [KX3] OT: Ticks, Chiggers and Mosquitoes

[Don Wilhelm]

Bill,

That is good information, but is it effective in deterring ticks that 
drop from trees and overhead bushes.
Here in North Carolina, most of the ticks do drop from overhead 
locations - they sense carbon dioxide from our bodies and descend on 
us.  I am particularly interested since most all our property is wooded, 
and moving through that "wild and wooly" 20 acre environment this time 
of year results in a "tick search" each day.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/12/2012 5:55 PM, Bill Tippett wrote:
>
> It's that time of year when we take our radios to the field but want
> to avoid nasty stuff like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme Disease
> and those itchy redbugs (aka chiggers).  Permethrin is a military
> grade insecticide which kills ticks, chiggers and mosquitoes on
> contact with impregnated clothing.  A treatment typically lasts for 42
> days and/or 6 washings.  I strongly recommend the 24 ounce pump spray
> (link below) over the aerosol which has had numerous reports of
> clogging problems.
>
> Read carefully below and decide for yourself but this stuff really
> works for me.  I personally prefer treating my clothing rather than
> spraying stuff on my skin.  I have a set of military camos including
> socks, hat and gloves which I treat with Permethrin at the beginning
> of each Turkey season and have NEVER had any insect problems.  I have
> no interest in this product other than being a very satisfied user
> which some here might find useful.
>
> http://www.sawyerproducts.com/tech-bugs1.html
>
> http://bit.ly/HErjrz  (link to 24 ounce pump spray on a well known 
> website)
>
> 73,  Bill  W4ZV
>
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