Sawyer Premium Permethrin Insect Repellent, Trigger Spray, 24-Ounce

Sawyer Permethrin is a powerful insect and tick repellent spray designed for use on clothing, tents, sleeping bags, and other outdoor gear. It offers protection against disease-spreading ticks, such as those carrying Lyme disease, as well as mosquitoes responsible for viruses such as West Nile and Zika. In fact, it is effective against more than 55 different types of insects, making it a must-have for camping, backpacking, hunting, travel, backyard BBQs, picnics, and other outdoor activities.

By applying Sawyer Permethrin to your shirts, jackets, pants, socks, shoes, sleeping bags, tents, netting, and other gear, you create an odorless layer of protection that repels insects and ticks. A study conducted by the University of Rhode Island in 2017 found that people wearing Permethrin-treated shoes and socks were 73.6 times less likely to be bitten by ticks compared to those wearing untreated footwear. Furthermore, using Permethrin on your outdoor gear helps reduce the mosquito population around your camp and prevents ticks from attaching to you.

One of the key advantages of Sawyer Permethrin is its long-lasting effectiveness. The spray bonds to fabric fibers for up to 6 weeks (42 days) of exposure to sunlight or 6 washings. It does not wash out with sweat or water contact. Instead, it degrades over time through UV exposure or the agitation of a washing machine. Despite its powerful formula, Sawyer Permethrin is specially formulated not to stain or damage clothing, fabrics, gear, or equipment. Once dried, it is completely odorless and offers protection equal to that of 100% DEET.

To apply Sawyer Permethrin, simply spray it directly onto your clothing and gear using a slow sweeping motion. Keep the bottle about 6 to 8 inches away from the fabric and treat each side of the garment for approximately 30 seconds. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends using 4.5 ounces of Permethrin to spray each outfit, consisting of a shirt, pants, and socks. For maximum protection, you can pair Sawyer Permethrin with Sawyer Picaridin topical repellent for the skin.

In addition to insect and tick repellents, Sawyer Products offers a range of technologically advanced solutions for outdoor protection. Their product lineup includes everything from first aid kits developed for wilderness use to point-of-use water filters that can make contaminated water cleaner than U.S. bottled water.

In summary, Sawyer Permethrin is an essential tool for anyone spending time in the great outdoors. Its long-lasting effectiveness, odorless formula, and wide range of application make it ideal for protecting clothing, gear, and yourself against disease-spreading insects and ticks. Whether you're backpacking, enjoying a backyard BBQ, or embarking on a hunting trip, Sawyer Permethrin is the ultimate choice.

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