How do you mix

[Blackston]

What ratio and how do y’all spray permethrin? I got eaten alive ( I’ve had em on my ankles before but this is everywhere) … I’m starting a vinegar regiment but they got in my harness at work and all the ropes , I’ve declared war on them !!!

 

[Jim Boyd]

We got taken to the cleaners in Illinois recently.

I just bought a spray can. Hope it works as well as what you are gonna use.

 

[Blackston]

We got taken to the cleaners in Illinois recently.

I just bought a spray can. Hope it works as well as what you are gonna use.

Takin to cleaners ? Whatcha mean ?

 

[cowhornedspike]

I mix mine to 1%. In my case that is 1 oz to 26 oz of water but yours may be different depending on the concentrate that you buy.

I spray all of my camo and a few pair of socks real well (quite wet) before deer season and hang them all outside until dry. That will last for what seems like for months and I usually don't have to re-treat until the next spring before turkey season. I spray my climbing vest and anything I may carry into the woods too such as a backpack or stick blind for turkeys.

I used to get chiggars bad and also quite a few ticks and by doing this I get none...zero.

 

[Yelpu1]

I use Martins 10% permethrin. It’s water based and doesn’t have the petroleum odor. I mix it 1 oz to 19 oz water , which gives you a 0.5% solution, which is the same as Sawyers rtu product.

 

[Blackston]

I use Martins 10% permethrin. It’s water based and doesn’t have the petroleum odor. I mix it 1 oz to 19 oz water , which gives you a 0.5% solution, which is the same as Sawyers rtu product.

I watched a video and that’s what he did ?

 

[antharper]

I keep a mixed spray bottle in my truck at all times . I usually just pour an ounce or 3 in a spray bottle and fill with water . Treat clothes and let dry . Also spray my boots and pants legs pretty often . The little seed ticks and chiggers are awful in my area . And I’m scared to death of some of these diseases people are getting from ticks . This is what I’ve been using for many years . The vinegar helps but doesn’t seem to work that well for me . This is what I use and it lasts for a few years

 

[buckpasser]

I keep a mixed spray bottle in my truck at all times . I usually just pour an ounce or 3 in a spray bottle and fill with water . Treat clothes and let dry . Also spray my boots and pants legs pretty often . The little seed ticks and chiggers are awful in my area . And I’m scared to death of some of these diseases people are getting from ticks . This is what I’ve been using for many years . The vinegar helps but doesn’t seem to work that well for me . This is what I use and it lasts for a few years View attachment 1311790

I tried the vinegar deal long ago. I actually don’t mind the taste, but I think I was about to burn a hole in my stomach after a few months!

 

[Jim Thompson]

I keep a mixed spray bottle in my truck at all times . I usually just pour an ounce or 3 in a spray bottle and fill with water . Treat clothes and let dry . Also spray my boots and pants legs pretty often . The little seed ticks and chiggers are awful in my area . And I’m scared to death of some of these diseases people are getting from ticks . This is what I’ve been using for many years . The vinegar helps but doesn’t seem to work that well for me . This is what I use and it lasts for a few years View attachment 1311790

This is the same that I've been using for a few years now. I havent had issues with chiggars since and no ticks attached. I will still find them crawling on pants legs but not a single one sucking on my blood.

I keep it in a gallon sprayer and spray all my clothes a day or so before going out. I go ahead and spray every trip because I dont want to get in a situation where it's worn off and I have no way of knowing it's worn off except chiggars and ticks pointing out to me that it's ok to chew on my flesh again.

 

[frankwright]

I watched a video and that’s what he did ?

Yes 19oz water/1oz Permethrin!
They can't advertise it as such but it keeps skeeters away too.
I spray my socks, hat and clothes the night before. Never had a problem with it or little critters.
Be careful some of Permithrin is water based and some is oil based. The oil based smells.

 

[Jim Boyd]

Takin to cleaners ? Whatcha mean ?

Eaten alive by ticks and skeeters.

Badly

 

[Jim Boyd]

 

[Blackston]

Eaten alive by ticks and skeeters.

Badly

gotcha and yes I did as well

 

[buckpasser]

We got taken to the cleaners in Illinois recently.

I just bought a spray can. Hope it works as well as what you are gonna use.

Illinois is the worst I’ve ever been bitten by them. I hiked a place one summer to see how it laid out for hunting. That night I knew I screwed up…badly. A few days later it looked like my lower half was used to hold targets for the county turkey shoot.

 

[Jim Boyd]

Illinois is the worst I’ve ever been bitten by them. I hiked a place one summer to see how it laid out for hunting. That night I knew I screwed up…badly. A few days later it looked like my lower half was used to hold targets for the county turkey shoot.

Uggggghhhhh….

 

[Bucaramus]

I've been using Ranger Ready. No deet. Seems to work for me. I always tuck in shirt and tuck pants into boots after I've sprayed my legs good. Spray around neck and arm cuffs.

 

[slow motion]

Eaten alive by ticks and skeeters.

Badly

Illinois is the worst I’ve ever been bitten by them. I hiked a place one summer to see how it laid out for hunting. That night I knew I screwed up…badly. A few days later it looked like my lower half was used to hold targets for the county turkey shoot.

First time in Green County Illinois scouting I was set upon by chiggers. Worst I've ever had. No ticks luckily but could see the marks for months. Also got bit by what I assume was a brown recluse. Hole in my leg finally filled back in but still a scar.

 

[earlthegoat2]

I dilute to somewhere between .5-1%.

Keep a spray bottle handy in the car.

Soak outer clothes i am going to wear and let dry. Treat my pack and dogs beds too while I’m at it. I have heard it lasts up to 6 washings. It will degrade with time and exposure to UV so it is a good idea to retreat every year even if you don’t wash your gear.

 

[elfiii]

I use Martins 10% permethrin. It’s water based and doesn’t have the petroleum odor. I mix it 1 oz to 19 oz water , which gives you a 0.5% solution, which is the same as Sawyers rtu product.

This. ^ Works like a charm. During Summertime I go a little bit heavy on the Permethrin.

 

[diamondback]

I use sawyers and never have a problem. I got ate up a few years ago by chiggers at river creek during an archery hunt. Ever since I won’t go without sawyers. You can get it at tractor supply usually.