When i mix up a batch, I usually treat my clothes, and then use the remainder to spray around the foundation of my house and shed, and a few key spots on the eaves (where wasps would ideally build nests). I've got a slab ranch, and it helps keep the pavement ants at bay, among other things.
I made a batch a few years ago in a bucket and soaked some clothes, and left the remainder covered in the bucket. It turned a murky grey after a little while - so perhaps that has something to do with the dilution.
While looking for support for the 40% (which is very high compared to the Saywer spray) I found this page: https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/en...nt-System.aspx
which talks about the DoD Insect Repellent System. My favorite line is "The DoD insect repellent system is used against arthropods of military significance."
For people worried about Permethrin, they say:
- There are no know adverse health risk associated with wearing the OCP Permethrin treated uniform.
- Safety testing of permethrin has been conducted almost continuously since the 1970's, following its Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for use with a variety of applications including food/feed crops, livestock, Public Health mosquito abatement programs, pets, and clothing.
And since I hate ticks so much, I offer this video to make you smile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmhX6fY3KBY
The only way watching ticks die on permethrin treated clothes could be more satisfying is if they burst into flames and screamed.
I bought a bottle of permethrin from tractor supply a few years ago. Maybe even 5 years. I never opened the container and it is still yellow in color, is it still ok to use? Will it be as effective?
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Just came back from a 3 days hiking with 2 of my diy, we had wonderful days!
Treated clothes with permethrin helped a lot, I think its the first time I come back from the forest with almost no bites, maybe 8 to 10 only
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