Permethrin and underwear?

**Cranky Bear** · 05-15-2013, 09:14

Here is another thread that was done some time ago which may help you? Or not!

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=17085

**engine386** · 05-15-2013, 10:20

Originally Posted by MAD777

I always heavily treat my socks. I figure that is where ticks start their journey. Never had a problem.

+1.... I've never had a problem treating my hat either, but only treat the cuffs/band of my underwear

**perrito** · 05-15-2013, 10:48

I've never had a problem treating my hat either. I will be wearing a treated hat and a treated buff during the next 4 days so I'll see if I have any problems with sweat.

**louisfb** · 05-15-2013, 11:00

Humm, I been treating my underwear, socks and hat. Never had a problem <twitch> <twitch>.

I guess I will stop doing that in the future though.

--louis

**SilvrSurfr** · 05-15-2013, 11:27

I treat my socks, pants and shirt, but there is no way I'm treating my underwear with permethrin. There's some sensitive skin in those areas!

**gunner76** · 05-15-2013, 11:40

From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

2.Permethrin lotion, 1%;
Brand name product: Nix*.

Permethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid similar to naturally occurring pyrethrins. Permethrin lotion 1% is approved by the FDA for the treatment of head lice. Permethrin is safe and effective when used as directed. Permethrin kills live lice but not unhatched eggs. Permethrin may continue to kill newly hatched lice for several days after treatment. A second treatment often is necessary on day 9 to kill any newly hatched lice before they can produce new eggs. Permethrin is approved for use on children 2 months of age and older.

Is this the same stuff ? If so then CDC is saying it is ok to use on parts on body under certain conditions.

**Cranky Bear** · 05-15-2013, 11:41

Originally Posted by SilvrSurfr

I treat my socks, pants and shirt, but there is no way I'm treating my underwear with permethrin. There's some sensitive skin in those areas!

You sensitive, if thats not an oxymoron I don't know what is.

**Mouseskowitz** · 05-15-2013, 11:47

I don't see any reason to treat underwear. The creepy crawlers will have to get past treated stuff to get there. IIRC I read somewhere that they recommend having 3 pieces of clothing treated in an outfit.

I'm not trying to step on toes or start and argument here, but the idea not treating anything that contacts the skin makes no sense. When it is in the original wet for be careful and don't inhale. But I really don't see any difference between a t-shirt and socks or a hat. They all contact skin that gets sweaty. If putting it on a certain article of clothing irritates your skin, don't do it again. Just my 2 cents.

**FLRider** · 05-15-2013, 11:53

Originally Posted by Mouseskowitz

I don't see any reason to treat underwear.

If I always hiked in weather cool enough to wear pants (for me, 50* and below), I'd agree here. But...most times I'm in a kilt. You really don't want a tick crawling up your leg with that...

**heywoodja** · 05-15-2013, 12:01

I did a research paper in college on pesticide handling about 20 years ago and it turns out your "junk" for a lack of a better term is more permeable to chemicals including pesticides. I am not sure why this is true but I found it in multiple sources. So that is why I don't spray my underwear.