Prevention for Hunters
For more information on the use of DEET and
Permethrin please visit Buggspray or Buggslayer
Insect Repellent Information
Myths About Deet
University of MN Extension-Tick Borne Diseases in MN
Prevention
PREVENTING TICK BITES AND USE OF PERMETHRIN
Permethrin is a synthetic insecticide rather than a
traditional repellent. Permethrin works primarily by killing
ticks it comes in contact with.
It remains effective on clothing through several washings.
Here are some important points in the safe use of
permethrin products:
. CAREFULLY FOLLOW DIRECTIONS GIVEN ON THE
LABEL.
. Apply to CLOTHING ONLY. DO NOT APPLY TO SKIN.
. DO NOT apply to clothing while it is being worn.
. Apply in a well-ventilated area outdoors away from the
wind.
. Lightly moisten fabric, do not saturate.
. Allow to completely dry (2-4) hours before wearing.
. Do not treat clothing more than once every two weeks.
. Launder at least once before retreating.
. Use a deet product of at least 25% on your skin for
added protection.
Checking for and prompt-proper removal of ticks maybe
the most important and effective method of preventing
Lyme disease and co infections!
Stay to the middle of the trail. Avoid blazing your own trail.
Ticks hang out in high vegetation, waiting for a passing
host.
Be vigilant - do a daily tick check. Strip down and search
all those places that ticks love to hide: in your hair, Folds
of your ears, under your arms, between your legs, behind
the knees, and even in your belly button.
Take a shower and briskly scrub your body to remove any
ticks that have not yet attached.
Wear light-colored clothing. You'll have a better chance of
seeing a dark tick crawling on you before it makes its way
to your skin.
Wear long pants with sneakers or hiking boots. Tuck your
pant legs into your socks, and keep your shirt tucked into
your waistband. In areas where ticks are abundant, you
might even want to wrap some duct tape around your
ankles, over the top of your socks. You'll look ridiculous,
but it works.
Put your clothes in the dryer, and tumble them on high
heat. Research shows many ticks can make it through the
washing machine, even when you wash in hot water. Most
ticks will die during a long cycle in the hot, dry air of your
clothes dryer.
Check your pets and your kids before letting them in the
house.
Some thing to consider; Have a designated set of clothes
and shoes treated with permethrin that you will wear
outdoors when you may come in contact with ticks.
Remove them ASAP when coming indoors. Store treated
clothes in a large plastic garbage or ziplock bag.
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