[AZ-Observing] Re: Fun at Fred's Meadow
- From: Bob Christ <bchrist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:13:37 -0700
For what it's worth, I used primarily 40% DEET aerosol spray on my socks,
pants, and shirt (as best as I could reach). I used 100% DEET hand spray very
lightly on my wrists and neck.
I was concerned about the chiggers and maybe wasn't the right "flavor" for
them. I spent 2-nights and 1-day at the Meadow and escaped unscathed. Yea!
Bob Christ
On Jun 14, 2013, at 2:00 PM, Paul Lind wrote:
> Guys,
>
> I've been following your biting emails from here in sunny Phoenix. I
> researched the effectiveness of repellants like DEET and other more potent
> stuff for bugs. The consensus was that DEET is somewhat effective against
> chiggers and definitely not effective against ticks. BUT, if you spray
> Permethrin on your clothes, the bugs will virtually drop dead on contact.
> It's like Serin nerve gas for bugs. The stuff comes in a pump spray bottle
> and is only for clothing, so long pants are necessary.
>
> Paul
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