[pct-l] insects!

[jerrygoller at backpackgeartest.org (Jerry Goller)]

I always soak my clothes and hat in Permethrin (13%) for long hikes. The
military uses the same thing but in a special application that lasts a year.
It works. I'd still have some time release, like Sawyer Controlled Release.
We reviewed Permethrin, DEET, and sprays specifically for black flies on
BGT. Black flies are pretty much indifferent to DEET but there are wide
spectrum sprays that will keep them off, as well.
Jerry

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-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Kelly Kinneen
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 11:18 AM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] insects!


Hi everyone -
 
I feel like I'm opening pandora's box, but let's talk insects. Last summer,
my worst, worst hiking day came on a four-foot-high Sierra stream crossing
while being nibbled alive by little black flies. I was using Deet-based
lotion (around 20%), and while it would keep the bugs away for, oh, about 10
minutes, no sooner did I sweat than I needed to replace it.
 
This summer, I'm heading to the LT in Vermont in late June, and I've heard
the mosquitos (or is it no-see-ums?) can make for some pretty miserable
days. Of course we'll try to cover up as much as we can, and maybe invest in
those hats with the netting attached...what do you folks suggest? 
 
My local REI outfitter suggests again a Deet-based lotion as well as
Permethrin to wash my clothes in pre-hike. I've never heard of it, but this
salesguy was practically writhing in excitement about it. 
 
Please, can folks share some thoughts for my insect enlightenment?
 
thanks!
Detour




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