[Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] OT: Ticks, Chiggers and Mosquitoes

[dalej]

I have never found a product that contains 100 percent of Deet. 

Deet is an effective repellent, I use it all the time while hiking in the woods and to fend off tics, deer fly and other unsavory critters that insist on bugging me.

The most Deet I've found is in a 3 M product, at about 25 percent Deet.  It had an oily feel and I don't much care for the odor.  I like the Deep Woods off product at about 15 percent the best.  The percent of Deet only means how long it will last and at 15 percent it will last for several hours.  I can check my repellent vault for exact product name and content of Deet if you want to know.  I use the stuff directly on my skin and clothing.  

Dale, k9vuj



On 12, Apr 2012, at 17:48, dalej wrote:

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> On 12, Apr 2012, at 16:55, Bill Tippett wrote:
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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>> http://www.sawyerproducts.com/tech-bugs1.html
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>> http://bit.ly/HErjrz  (link to 24 ounce pump spray on a well known website)
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>> 73,  Bill  W4ZV
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