Early season bug spray.

[chrislibby88]

Trying something new this year, Sawyer Picardin repellent instead of DEET. I always use permethrin on my clothes too, and a thermacell, seems I lose my thermacell at least once a year though.
Picardin is supposed to be as effective as DEET (DEET is a joke to swamp mosquitoes, you can spray it and you are swarmed again in minutes) and Picardin doesn’t smell nearly as harsh.
I will let you know my results in a week or two.
Y’all tried Picardin yet?

 

[ddd-shooter]

Never heard of it. Always use thermacell and add permethrin going south.

 

[jiminbogart]

I just wear mesh(including a hood) that has been sprayed with permanon. No bug issues.

 

[Todd E]

I started using it about 3 weeks ago. Ranger Ready brand. I hog hunt every night. Tcell and regular skeeter spray would not keep swamp skeeters at bay. Since going to Ranger Ready, all I have to do is spray and go. I bought the no scent line. Even used it on my gator hunt.

I recommend it.
It is a little waxy oily on the skin.

 

[35 Whelen]

I've used it. In my opinion it does not work as well or as long as deet. Permethrin + deet is what works for me.

 

[LNK]

Throw all others away !!....no guess work...Permethrin 100% works and odorless.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Throw all others away !!....no guess work...Permethrin 100% works and odorless.

I must be using the wrong stuff because mine is not odorless. I use Permethrin SFR from the pest control supply vendor (since I am already a regular customer) and dilute it as required.

 

[Dustin Pate]

Rainbow Jungle Formula. I was given a can by a lineman that swore by it and buys it by the case. It has no odor and I can't say I have ever had a deer notice it. I keep a can in my truck, boat, etc. I also use a Thermacell for extra protection.

 

[LNK]

I must be using the wrong stuff because mine is not odorless. I use Permethrin SFR from the pest control supply vendor (since I am already a regular customer) and dilute it as required.

I dip my hunting gear in a diluted solution. Hang to dry (NO ODOR) after drying.(NOTE.i never spray on my skin.....worked for me for many years.

 

[deast1988]

Permithin soaked into clothes, deet applied to all exposed skin, long socks, pants tucked into boots, all openings either closed, covered, or treated with spray, face mask on, and thermacell running

 

[scottyd917]

Rainbow Jungle Formula. I was given a can by a lineman that swore by it and buys it by the case. It has no odor and I can't say I have ever had a deer notice it. I keep a can in my truck, boat, etc. I also use a Thermacell for extra protection.

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This stuff is legit^^^^^ I use only permetherin while hunting, but any other time, it's this stuff for me.

 

[1eyefishing]

I've been using Picaridin for 3 or 4 years. Works great, not as harsh as deet. Especially on plastics and other equipment.

 

[Ohoopee Tusker]

Trying something new this year, Sawyer Picardin repellent instead of DEET. I always use permethrin on my clothes too, and a thermacell, seems I lose my thermacell at least once a year though.
Picardin is supposed to be as effective as DEET (DEET is a joke to swamp mosquitoes, you can spray it and you are swarmed again in minutes) and Picardin doesn’t smell nearly as harsh.
I will let you know my results in a week or two.
Y’all tried Picardin yet?

After losing mine about 10 years ago I added a little 550 cord and a small carabiner.

 

[chrislibby88]

After losing mine about 10 years ago I added a little 550 cord and a small carabiner.

Smart. Gonna have to do this too. I’ve been going through one or two a year.

 

[riverratree]

Smart. Gonna have to do this too. I’ve been going through one or two a year.

I'm trying this too!