Good conversation here, whatever you do keep using the Permethrin. Just had Rocky Mountain Spotted fever, I go thru cans of this stuff and still got a tick Bourne illness. Tick illness are not worth the risk, nasty critters.
Permethrin Question
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Just don't spray a cat down with it. For some reason they can't handle it. My buddy's wife found that out the hard way!
Slackdaddy
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I had Lyme for 3 years,, originally mis diagnosed and it took hold , went through 3 years of weekly IV and constant Oral medication.
I now buy the 10% permitherin at TSC and Mix 20-1 for a .5 mixture and soak my clothes
I now buy the 10% permitherin at TSC and Mix 20-1 for a .5 mixture and soak my clothes
I spray my clothes heavily with Sawyers and I spray my skin with deet. I've had Lymes Disease. It sucks. I treat my clothes according to the directions and have had no adverse reactions. I sweat heavily in the early season and pre-season scouting and bush-whacking trips. But I don't get bit by the nasty critters.
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I got Lyme disease in 2012. It went undiagnosed for nearly 2 years because two different family doctors refused to believe I had it. It took an inquisitive heart doctor to put the puzzle pieces together and order a western blot test. I reckon I've got it for life now. I've used the dip method for 10 years now and haven't had a single tick bite. In the spring, I dunk all the shirts and pants I plan to wear for turkey.and early deer seasons. The remainder, I put in spray bottles to spray blinds, boots, stands, etc.
Several years ago, a fishing buddy wanted enough 36% to mix 3 gallons at .5%. I put it in a bottle, Removed the label and taped the lid shut. Well, he opened and smelled it on his way home and put it in a drink holder. Upon pulling into his driveway, he chugged a couple mouthfuls before stopping. He called me and told me what happened and I freaked out. I started researching and found that the human body produces an enzyme the rids the body of permethrin before it can be harmful. He was just getting over chemo and I expected the worst. He had no ill effects.
Just an FYI, we mix to .5% but the cream doctors prescribe for scabies is 5%, ten times stronger.
One thing I'd like to mention, When giving mixing directions, always state 10% concentrate or 36% concentrate.
Several years ago, a fishing buddy wanted enough 36% to mix 3 gallons at .5%. I put it in a bottle, Removed the label and taped the lid shut. Well, he opened and smelled it on his way home and put it in a drink holder. Upon pulling into his driveway, he chugged a couple mouthfuls before stopping. He called me and told me what happened and I freaked out. I started researching and found that the human body produces an enzyme the rids the body of permethrin before it can be harmful. He was just getting over chemo and I expected the worst. He had no ill effects.
Just an FYI, we mix to .5% but the cream doctors prescribe for scabies is 5%, ten times stronger.
One thing I'd like to mention, When giving mixing directions, always state 10% concentrate or 36% concentrate.
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I put all my "to be treated" clothes on the clothes line...then spray with a pump sprayer. Just leave them hanging there till dry.
