Not much talk about Insect Repellant. What say you?

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NO F-Bdy Bs

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Lets talk insect repellant for your BOB, 3-day pack, ect.
What features do you look for? Solid, spray, wipe?
Ingredents?
Brand?



If there has been a thread recently, please point me in that direction.
 
I let 'em come....easy protien....seriously I use deep woods off with deet most of the time I've used Ben' As brian rec. alot of my buddies use it as well and it is def top shelf nut Alas I'm allergic to it...(I think the deet concentration is to high for me) I have been hearing good things about permeethrine When I first heard about it I thought it was a magic shirt from lord of the rings..but apparently its a chemical that you wash your clothes in and it keeps them critter free for weeks...
 
I cannot tell you about synthetic reppelants, but tomato leaves sure keep mosquitos and most of the flying insect away. They just hate the stuff.
Even small amout smeared on the skin keeps them away. The dryed works too, though its not so potent.

Jaro
 
I like the REI brand stuff :) For the unknowing tree huggers,REI lists it as "100% active ingrediant"......... Translation=100% DEET :D When I run out or can't find it I use the Deep Woods OFF spray. The 100% DEET works best but the OFF will keep life bearable even when I was in the back woods up in Alaska. Course I was using the stuff as a body wash up there so maybe the bugs were simply drowning :) I had heard all the jokes about the mosquitos up there but didn't believe it till I heard the tapping on the RV screen door! Why on Earth anyone stayed there long enough to find gold I will never know! Course growing up in the Adirondacks of NY I saw plenty of mosquitos and black flies too. I have read that the natives used bear grease to fend off bugs. A nice breeze through camp can keep em at bay too.
 
I use the REI stuff too, Jungle Juice I think it's called. It must work great too because without it, I would get eaten alive during the summer in the Sierras.
 
Some years ago I made repellent from lard an garlic to keep ticks away.Side effect was that it worked on my wife as well,so I don`t use it any more.
 
I just cover myself in elephant poop like Bear does. :p

Seriously, I use Sportsman's Deep Woods Off, which is something like 30% DEET. They make a 100% DEET version as well.

I've hunted in some dense, mosquito-thick terrain with that stuff (liberally covering boots, clothes, hat) and not had any problems.
 
Is there any truth to the theory that you can ingest certian foods,that will cause mosquitos to stay at bay??

I have heard this many times, and there have been a lot of times I have been out where the mosquitos are tearing everyone up BUT me. I could never narrow down what food I took in the day before to experiment.

Yall know you have had those days where everyone is complaning about the bugs but that one guy.
 
Amway used to sell stuff called D-15. The stuff worked great. I haven't used it or even seen it in years. Does anyone know if its still available? I did a search but didn't come up with anything.

IIRC, the D-15 denoted 15% Deet.
 
Permethrin on the clothes and Ultrathon on exposed skin, best combo I've ever found, ticks, skeeters, deer flies, Sasquatch, won't touch the stuff.

I use to use 100% deet but it was tough on my fishing gear, stuff melts line and lures like fire, but I do keep a small bottle for back up.

Helle
 
Just a word on DEET- Use it on clothes/hats but go easy on the skin- espesically for kids * don't spray the aerosol around your face(inhalation) it is a nerve agent and if used improperly will cause numbness of the face as an early warning... ask me how I know!! LOL!!
2Door
 
I use the permethrine and DEET combo at the height of tick and chigger season and it works beautifully. Mac
 
from the American Academy of Pediatrics web site :http://aapnews.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/e200399v1
from the AAP Committee on Environmental Health

Insect repellents containing DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, also known as N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide) with a concentration of 10% appear to be as safe as products with a concentration of 30% when used according to the directions on the product labels. DEET is not recommended for use on children under 2 months of age.

DEET-containing products are the most effective mosquito repellents available. DEET also is effective as a repellent against a variety of other insects, including ticks. It should be used when there is a need to prevent insect-borne disease. The concentration of DEET in products may range from less than 10% to over 30%. The efficacy of DEET plateaus at a concentration of 30%, the maximum concentration currently recommended for infants and children. The major difference in the efficacy of products relates to their duration of action. Products with concentrations around 10% are effective for periods of approximately two hours. As the concentration of DEET increases, the duration of activity increases; for example, a concentration of about 24% has been shown to provide an average of 5 hours of protection.

The safety of DEET does not appear to relate to differences in these concentrations. A prudent approach would be to select the lowest concentration effective for the amount of time spent outdoors. It is generally agreed that DEET should not be applied more than once a day.

There are no specific data on the skin absorption of DEET as a function of age. However, data on skin absorption of similar substances suggest that absorption through the skin would not differ after an infant has reached a month or two of age.

DEET should not be used in a product that combines the repellent with a sunscreen. Sunscreens often are applied repeatedly because they can be washed off. DEET is not water-soluble and will last up to 8 hours. Repeated application may increase the potential toxic effects of DEET.

Other precautions

* Apply DEET sparingly on exposed skin; do not use under clothing.
* Do not use DEET on the hands of young children; avoid applying to areas around the eyes and mouth.
* Do not use DEET over cuts, wounds or irritated skin. Wash treated skin with soap and water after returning indoors; wash treated clothing.
* Avoid spraying in enclosed areas; do not use DEET near food.
 
NO F-Bdy Bs said:
Is there any truth to the theory that you can ingest certian foods,that will cause mosquitos to stay at bay??

I have heard this many times, and there have been a lot of times I have been out where the mosquitos are tearing everyone up BUT me. I could never narrow down what food I took in the day before to experiment.

Yall know you have had those days where everyone is complaning about the bugs but that one guy.
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I have heard great things about garlic. Eat a few cloves or a garlic supplement a few hours before you go out. Haven't tried it myself and I don't know if it works for everybody. I plan on trying it next camping trip(if fiance doesn't come with me:D) along with permethrine.
 
Whatever has the most DEET at the store when i stock up for the summer. OFF brand is usually good, and doesn't leave the skin greasy like knockoff brands sometimes do.
 
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