@labrat_wr wrote:

for the cost, it may be cheaper to get some Permethrin and treat your own clothes. May not last 70 washes but retreating seems more economical IMHO.

Karen and I are going to look into using this I think, she has allergic reactions to most bug sprays out there.

@Matter23 wrote:

Where would one find Permethrin to treat clothing?

REI sells it both in Brookfield and Madison. It’s also available at Cabela’s, and Bass Pro Shops. I’ve also seen it on Amazon.com as well.

Personal healthcare

Permethrin is used on humans to eradicate parasites such as head lice and mites responsible for scabies; the common prescription is Permethrin with 5% concentration for scabies, and OTC (over-the-counter) treatment for head lice/crabs is usually permethrin with 1% concentration. However, the British National Formulary states that permethrin has low efficacy in eradicating head lice[citation needed].

Permethrin is also used in industrial and domestic settings to control pests such as ants and termites.

Source :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permethrin

Hi!
I have used the permathrin base products from Repel and Cutter on my treated cloths: socks, pants, shoes or boots, and shirt the last 4 or 5 years. Like everyone has said here be careful when applying and let it dry. I have had no problems with any treated clothes after three washings. In this very hot weather I would like to wear shorts, but it seems to open an area for the ticks to get in. Even with the treated clothes I have got them in my hair, but no where else. I don’t where a hat or that may solve that hair issue. I’m going to try treating some shorts, inside and out, as well as some underware and see what results I get. I was caching north of Antigo this pass weekend, and thought I had on my treated pants, that was the only place where I found a few ticks. Made a wardrobe change the next day no ticks at all! None in my hair either, cause I treated my cloth viser, so now I’m definetly going to try the shorts thing. I have gotten both products at Wal-mart, Fleet Farm, Gander Mtn, and a few different Bait Shops. They seem to carry more in spring, but I have picked it up latter in the season, and for close out prices too. I noticed this weekend the deer flies buzzed around but would not land on the shirt, but did land on skin, but not very long. Good Luck whatever your choice!
srvive