
For those in the North or West, you may be done with them until turkey season, but for Southerners like me, biting insects will be a problem for the whole season. Whether you are restocking for next year or dealing with bites from this year, this Permethrim deal is worth its weight in gold. (How much exactly does a good deal weigh?). Also, you need to learn how to How to Protect Yourself from Ticks in the Outdoors.
Biting insects can quickly ruin your outdoor experience. Tick and chigger bites are not the way you want to remember your hunting or scouting trip. Chiggers are my arch-rival. These nearly invisible insects are impossible to find on you and their bites itch for over a week. At least they don’t spread devastating diseases like the ticks that plague many hunting areas. As a Florida hunter, I deal with the possibility of getting bites from both insects 365 days a year. I attack the problem by applying permethrin to my clothing. It’s a game-changer, as long as I remember to apply it to the clothing I am going to wear ahead of time. Just spray it on all your hunting apparel (socks, boots, pants, & shirt) the day before you hit the field and don’t touch them until they are dry. There is no detectable odor, so you don’t have to worry about the scent. It kills those nasty ticks and chiggers on contact.
Amazon frequently has the best price on various sizes and you can get free shipping with a Prime membership or a minimum order. A 24 oz bottle retails for $14.99, so if you see it for less than that with free shipping, that’s a good deal.
