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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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.
slicksbeagles1
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Sawyers is a permethrin mix also. I have been using the Martin for at least 12 years I problems. I probably waste it because I soak my clothes in a bucket and ring them out in the same bucket it usually does about 5 pairs pants and shirts. I forgot I mix up I think a gallon when doing this.
I've gone to a small pump sprayer, so much easier than a spray bottle.
backyardtndeer
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Follow the directions on the concentrate you buy, they may not all be the same percentage of chemical. The permethrin I most recently bought is Gordon's brand. It is listed to spray directly on dogs, horses, and cows. I have had the stuff all over me. I spray my pants legs with the stuff and by the time I am done working outside my pants are usually soaked from sweat.
As I read these replies it reminds me of…. "Yeah, spraying our troops with Agent Orange is perfectly safe."
BSK
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Permethrin is probably safe to get on you. It has been tested on animals and found safe below a concentration of 10%. The commercial mixes (Sawyers, etc.) are only 0.5%. I mix mine at 0.625%. Permethrin is considered the most mammal-friendly insecticide known.
ghostdance56
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Do whatever you can to keep the ticks off!! People in my area are getting alpha gal. It makes you allergic to all meat but fish and fowl! My wife has it. They told her it might go away in 5 years BUT every time they test her blood the allergy enzyme has gone up. Thankfully it doesn't make her more sensitive!
Can you imagine not being able to eat your deer, elk, buffalo, big ole grilled steak, etc!!!
Can you imagine not being able to eat your deer, elk, buffalo, big ole grilled steak, etc!!!
Thread 'Alpha Gal Acupuncture PSA' https://www.tndeer.com/threads/alpha-gal-acupuncture-psa.453411/
BSK
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Each person's reaction is different. Some can't eat beef, but can eat any other meat. Some become allergic to several meats. It really comes down to the fats in the meat. Alpha-Gal is actually a reaction to the breakdown of animal fats, not the meat itself.
Wooden Arrow
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i bought some of the concentrate at Tractor Supply, but directions were not useful IMHO. i e-mailed the company, and they refused to tell me what ratio would be safe for using on clothes. quote - "we do not recommend our product blahblahblah..."
ImThere
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I spray every piece of clothing I own. lol. Except my suit's basically. lol. Anything I may, might or could wear out side in the yard gets sprayed. I used to just spray my hunting gear then I was out cutting some trees in the woods on my property one time. That night I went to shower and pulled about 30 little seed ticks off me. NEVEN AGAIN!
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Refer to post #26 where you will find the mixing ratio.
Smo
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This is what what I use…
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