Stopping the bugs

[World-Wide]

During my last hike I noticed that the ticks were out in forces I have not seen before. I did some research and I think I may have a solution. Phenothrin is a strong pesticide that kills fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. It will last on skin about 1 month or until you bathe.
The cons are while being tested it was discovered that when animals took it orally (your supposed to put it on the skin) 500 mg daily over a 6 month period, some animals experienced hair loss, tremors, and some cats died. I have been getting it on my hands for years, and did not know about any potential for reaction. Since I am not susceptible, I plan on using it on my next hike, applying a fresh coat after each shower. I am going to be using 85.7%.
For those of you who do not know what Phenothrin is, it is the active ingredient in Hartz Ultra Guard Flea & Tick Drops.
Has anyone else tried this?

I tried it for about a month. Kinda bogged me down a bit and had a wierd skin rash all over! No bugs came near me. People either? Didn't want to scare anyone, I didn't grow a hunch-back, that's my pack under my rain jacket!

[Tin Man]

I wear the Hartz 2 and 1 Plus collar. . . . never had a problem with ticks or fleas. . . .

my brother spotted a tick on him yesterday, so i stripped and checked. then some shouted, 'dude, it's national trails day. you got a couple of weeks until hike naked day'. damn, i hate when that happens.

[Tin Man]

I wear the Hartz 2 and 1 Plus collar. . . . never had a problem with ticks or fleas. . . .

the last time i wore a hartz collar i started barking at the moon, chasing cars, and licking myself. have they made improvements?

[Wise Old Owl]

Be very careful about applying permethrin to your skin. what is safe for pets is not safe for you.


The Good http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permethrin

The Bad http://www.safe2use.com/poisons-pest...report/cox.htm

Where too get it. http://www.rei.com/gear/feature/sear...FQOuFQodLX6keQ

[Phoenixdadeadhead]

I think I should start a new thread. We are discussing using phenothrin not permethrin

[Phoenixdadeadhead]

Phenothrin is also formulated in powders, shampoos, and lotions to control human lice

[The Mechanical Man]

Do they make it in suppository form, or what?
I just like putting things there.

[Homer&Marje]

Do they make it in suppository form, or what?
I just like putting things there.

While your walking do you have to include that in your pack weight?

[CowHead]

While your walking do you have to include that in your pack weight?

Thats a keeper!

[Hooch]

Do they make it in suppository form, or what?
I just like putting things there.

We know. You've had your head there for some time.

[Homer&Marje]

Thats a keeper!

I'm always better just before dawn

[kanga]

Do they make it in suppository form, or what?
I just like putting things there.

that explains so very much

[TIDE-HSV]

They are both pyrethroids - chemical cousins. The original compounds came from Chrysanthemums.

[The Mechanical Man]

We know. You've had your head there for some time.

And your NOSE

[AlabamaDan]

Joking aside... what if you did put a flea/tick dog collar around your boots?

[Surplusman]

A couple I ran acoss in my hiking said that ticks hate powdered rosemary. They said they dusted their clothes and themselves with it (get it in the spice aisle at the store) and never had a problem with the nasty little critters.

Anybody ever heard of this? I sure never did. If it does work, it would be a cheap and non-toxic way to keep the ticks away. But I don't know first hand.

[superman]

i usually set myself on fire. bugs HATE fire.

I use an ice pick.

[slamajama]

i usually set myself on fire. bugs HATE fire.

lmaooooo!