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Papa09

05/21/2017 07:12PM

Do you apply permethrin to your rain gear?

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timatkn

05/21/2017 07:31PM

I personally wouldn't. I think it is oily and could affect the DWR finish on the rain gear. Never tried it though so just my opinion.

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boonie

05/21/2017 07:48PM

I wouldn't bother - if they can bite through your rain gear, you need better rain gear!

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SammyN

05/21/2017 09:18PM

I once stepped on a boundary water mosquito.

When I stood on him, he started doing pushups.

I packed up and left.

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WhiteWolf

05/21/2017 10:55PM

Nope-- apply it to your base layers and socks. Even wet-- it holds for at least a trip. Saw many ticks/Gnats fold on this layer once dry weather came after being wet. Permethrin really works....

The two loudest sounds known to man: a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and a gun that goes click when it is supposed to go bang.

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Grandma L

05/22/2017 11:19AM

Just finished the annual Premethrin party in the back yard - just waiting for them to dry so I can finish packing for Thursday's trip!
I agree with White Wolf - socks adn base layer - especially legs of pants where you might be brushing on grasses and trees. I also do my fabric hats.

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OldFingers57

05/22/2017 11:50AM

I usually do the upper half of the socks and concentrate on the pants at the waist and legs. On shirts I spray the arm openings and up by the neck and down where the shirt would tuck into the pants.

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne

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AdamXChicago

05/22/2017 06:31PM

quote boonie: "I wouldn't bother - if they can bite through your rain gear, you need better rain gear!"

Ha! +1

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Papa09

05/23/2017 12:06PM

Thanks for the help! I was thinking more along the lines of ticks getting me not the skeeters biting. Lol

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boonie

05/23/2017 03:47PM

quote Papa09: "Thanks for the help! I was thinking more along the lines of ticks getting me not the skeeters biting. Lol"

Unless the rain gear is all you're going to be wearing :), I'd treat the socks, pants, and shirt for the ticks.

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Cc26

05/23/2017 04:05PM

I treated all mine last year and didn't think it hurt it at all. But I noticed my shock cord that I can tighten to tighten it around my waist is deformed. Don't know if it is from perm or just a cheap cord

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Cc26