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Just thought I would let everyone know, I've been using this product for a couple years now. Although until recently I did not read the label. It works on Ticks.
My family and three other families were camping a few weekends back on a farm and many of the kids picked up ticks, thankfully no bits. Non of us got ticks. Far from scientific I know, but we were wearing this stuff. I wear it often, walk fields often and don't get ticks .
It's also safe for kids

Full disclosure, I sell this product at work. But As far as I know it's available at Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, and most other retailers. It's not exclusive to us haha.

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Thanks for sharing. Does it have a smell for hunting or strictly for fun activities. I have been using the armbands this summer when permethrin is overkill . They work well on mosquitoes but smell of strong citronella.
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When applied it has a slight odour. Once dry, I can't detect anything. But for hunting?? I doubt it's smell free to the critters
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It is more expensive than DEET but apparently more safe and just as effective. I use it on the Malinois' ears and head for friggin deer flies. :x
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longbow joe wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 6:30 am
Thanks for sharing. Does it have a smell for hunting or strictly for fun activities. I have been using the armbands this summer when permethrin is overkill . They work well on mosquitoes but smell of strong citronella.
IMO permethrin is never overkill. It works on ticks and it works for 6 weeks or so even washing the clothes. How is that overkill? I do mix my own so it is dirt cheap also.
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robertyb wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:20 am
longbow joe wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 6:30 am
Thanks for sharing. Does it have a smell for hunting or strictly for fun activities. I have been using the armbands this summer when permethrin is overkill . They work well on mosquitoes but smell of strong citronella.
IMO permethrin is never overkill. It works on ticks and it works for 6 weeks or so even washing the clothes. How is that overkill? I do mix my own so it is dirt cheap also.
Amen, brother! When it comes to ticks and chiggers, there is no such thing as overkill!

I mix my own Permethrin too. Just buy a bottle of Livestock Premise Spray from Tractor Supply or Southern States or the like. Dilute it ten-to-one, and you’re good to go! :)
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Boo wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:29 am
It is more expensive than DEET but apparently more safe and just as effective. I use it on the Malinois' ears and head for friggin deer flies. :x
That's the truth Don, but most people don't realize a bottle of liquid muskol should last for year's. You don't need to slather in it, a couple drops will do your whole body.
But also the internet has branded DEET as instant death in a bottle for children. Altho I haven't fell over yet from using it from day 1. So if you have young kids, this stuff is worth its weight in gold as far as I'm concerned.
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nchunter wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:36 am
robertyb wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:20 am
longbow joe wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 6:30 am
Thanks for sharing. Does it have a smell for hunting or strictly for fun activities. I have been using the armbands this summer when permethrin is overkill . They work well on mosquitoes but smell of strong citronella.
IMO permethrin is never overkill. It works on ticks and it works for 6 weeks or so even washing the clothes. How is that overkill? I do mix my own so it is dirt cheap also.
Amen, brother! When it comes to ticks and chiggers, there is no such thing as overkill!

I mix my own Permethrin too. Just buy a bottle of Livestock Premise Spray from Tractor Supply or Southern States or the like. Dilute it ten-to-one, and you’re good to go! :)
Keith, Robert, do you guys use SFR? I'm using Martin's 10% because I read somewhere that SFR is formulated differently and should not be used on clothing.
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nchunter wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:36 am
robertyb wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:20 am
longbow joe wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 6:30 am
Thanks for sharing. Does it have a smell for hunting or strictly for fun activities. I have been using the armbands this summer when permethrin is overkill . They work well on mosquitoes but smell of strong citronella.
IMO permethrin is never overkill. It works on ticks and it works for 6 weeks or so even washing the clothes. How is that overkill? I do mix my own so it is dirt cheap also.
Amen, brother! When it comes to ticks and chiggers, there is no such thing as overkill!

I mix my own Permethrin too. Just buy a bottle of Livestock Premise Spray from Tractor Supply or Southern States or the like. Dilute it ten-to-one, and you’re good to go! :)
....I agree....also I have been watching YouTube videos on how to refill the Thermacell butane cartridges and also how to recharge used pads....the pads use 10% permetrin and is mixed with water on a 5:1 ratio with like 15 drops applied to the spent whitened pads....also the filling up of the cartridges is easy peasy also :eusa-dance: ....just another hobby to be involved with....and much cheaper! :thumbup:

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Boo wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:29 am
nchunter wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:36 am
robertyb wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:20 am


IMO permethrin is never overkill. It works on ticks and it works for 6 weeks or so even washing the clothes. How is that overkill? I do mix my own so it is dirt cheap also.
Amen, brother! When it comes to ticks and chiggers, there is no such thing as overkill!

I mix my own Permethrin too. Just buy a bottle of Livestock Premise Spray from Tractor Supply or Southern States or the like. Dilute it ten-to-one, and you’re good to go! :)
Keith, Robert, do you guys use SFR? I'm using Martin's 10% because I read somewhere that SFR is formulated differently and should not be used on clothing.
This is what I use:
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/gordons-permethrin-10-livestock-and-premise-spray-32-oz
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robertyb wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:20 am
longbow joe wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 6:30 am
Thanks for sharing. Does it have a smell for hunting or strictly for fun activities. I have been using the armbands this summer when permethrin is overkill . They work well on mosquitoes but smell of strong citronella.
IMO permethrin is never overkill. It works on ticks and it works for 6 weeks or so even washing the clothes. How is that overkill? I do mix my own so it is dirt cheap also.
so what is the % you guys are shooting for? some manufacturers seem to have a different % in the larger bottles/jugs they sell but what is the % of permethrin i should have when i spray it on my clothes? thanks in advance.
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One half of one percent.
On another note, you guys should also read about tick tubes.
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Oops!
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Boo wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:29 am
nchunter wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:36 am
robertyb wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:20 am


IMO permethrin is never overkill. It works on ticks and it works for 6 weeks or so even washing the clothes. How is that overkill? I do mix my own so it is dirt cheap also.
Amen, brother! When it comes to ticks and chiggers, there is no such thing as overkill!

I mix my own Permethrin too. Just buy a bottle of Livestock Premise Spray from Tractor Supply or Southern States or the like. Dilute it ten-to-one, and you’re good to go! :)
Keith, Robert, do you guys use SFR? I'm using Martin's 10% because I read somewhere that SFR is formulated differently and should not be used on clothing.
This is what I use Don.
https://www.amazon.com/Control-Solutions-Permethrin-Termiticide-Insecticide/dp/B0048EY6KY/ref=sr_1_3?crid=ZY2OTJQGX7SX&keywords=permethrin+concentrate&qid=1564748377&s=gateway&sprefix=permeth%2Caps%2C861&sr=8-3
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