Chiggers and Spiders and Ticks. Oh my.
We took some time this week to check out Pennyrile State Resort in Kentucky. It is a very nice facility with a modest camp ground and large lodge and cabin facilities. What we did not know was, thi...
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Tiger4x4RV wrote:
I use various products from Sawyer, especially the time-release skin lotion and the spray which goes on your clothing. The latter lasts through several washings. You put it on the clothes while you are NOT wearing, then let them dry. Disclaimer: these have been effective against California bugs. I've heard of chiggers, not sure we have them here.
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Sawyer Permethrin
Haven't used their the skin products yet but have found the spray on Permethrin works well for clothing and other textiles like screen houses, tents and chairs.
For skin I use 30% DEET mosquito wipes; several companies make them- Woodsman, Repel, Ben's, to name a few. I find there is less waste with the wipes over the aerosol sprays. Can't find the wipes? Just make sure you get a product with at least 30% DEET as the active ingredient anything less is just not as effective.
Not sure about spiders although Permethrin works as an insecticide for daddy long legs. For sure it works on chiggers, ticks, biting flies and mosquitoes.
