Bug spray recommended by Smith 744

[farmer]

I bought a quart of 37% permethrin for 22US on amazon.

That's enough for the whole family's clothes for months.

Permethrin only works on clothes. NOT ON HUMANS


Cap

Permethrin is an insect killer not repellent ( aithough killing sure is a repellent ) good for ticks , I would just use a repellent in Jah
Permethrin we use on the farm killing bugs
Farmer

[NKY]

Just wondering if anyone has seen or used the BugBand?

http://bugband.net/store.html

Haven't done any research yet on insect repellents, but will be looking into it for our trip this summer.

[limeex2]

Permethrin is an insect killer not repellent ( aithough killing sure is a repellent ) good for ticks , I would just use a repellent in Jah
Permethrin we use on the farm killing bugs
Farmer

This is good info. In Minnesota we have a huge problem with ticks and lymes. Mosquitoes are quite a nuisance when camping or at the cabin. It would be nice to use less on the skin if one could get by with it. Sounds like you can treat your clothes to keep them off you but still need to treat bare skin areas? When I am at the cabin, I have to use 100% deet or your going to be eaten alive. Are there other ways to use Permethrin to control insects?

[TAH]

Listen to Captaind about the permethrin, that stuff can be pretty nasty if not used EXACTLY per the instructions on the bottle. Also very important to let it dry completely before using anything you treated with it. I use it on my camping and backpacking gear, it kills the buggers on contact. Good stuff that carries some risks, but then again so does deet, and zika doesn't sound too nice either...

[farmer]

Permethrin is the man made version of the organic spray Pyganic . Although no pesticide is totally harmless Permethrin (on most crops ) has a 0 days to harvest on the label.
Almost harmless to humans but deadly to bugs. We don't use it our apples as it kills good and bad bugs ( called broad spectrum insectide ) So unless you need tick control I would stay away from it.

[zeppman]

Trying not to go too far off topic, but the local stores in Negril will have bug spray, right? Not this permethrin stuff but your standard spray?

[Bnewb]

Trying not to go too far off topic, but the local stores in Negril will have bug spray, right? Not this permethrin stuff but your standard spray?

You can easily get bug spray in the shops here...more affordable Caribbean brands and the more expensive Americans brands are available...

[541lion]

Does the stuff you spray on clothes protect your whole body of you're wearing shorts and stuff??

[captaind & Linston]

Does the stuff you spray on clothes protect your whole body of you're wearing shorts and stuff??

Negative. It's kills bugs that land on your clothes.

Cap

[541lion]

Thanks captain!!