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ExOfficio BugsAway Bandana/Neck Gaiter (2-Pack)
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ExOfficio BugsAway Bandana/Neck Gaiter (2-Pack)
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Useful for hot, muggy climates and cold-weather treks, the ExOfficio BugsAway bandanas and knit gaiters keeps your neck and face comfortable and protected. The bandana is made from soft cotton that won't chafe over time, while the neck gaiter is made from a moisture-wicking, quick-drying blend of polyester and elastane Read More
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Cardamomtea
588
Jul 24, 2018
Great answer! The benefit to InsectShield is that it does last longer based on their experiments and my own personal experience, but you are 100% correct in that it is way more expensive than doing it yourself. I did it myself two years in a row but I'm forbidden from doing it again to our clothes & indoor "welcome mat" towels (we provide our local ticks hitching a ride on our shoes with a warm welcome of permethrin ;-D ) because my boyfriend doesn't like the smell. I used Martin's Permethrin 10%. I used the Sawyer mix before and I doubt thick that has as strong of a smell... but costs more. Anyway, permethrin ftw!
Antibacterial
319
Jul 24, 2018
I just get a couple of garlic cloves and eat them ....then bite one in half and rub the juice all over.
Grendel
131
Jul 8, 2017
A note of caution for pet owners -- the active ingredient is Permethrin. While save for dogs it's toxic to cats !
Grendel
131
Aug 11, 2017
Dry or wet -- once it gets into a cat it's bad (I have a cat that sucks on clothing, not willing to risk having this stuff around.) I'm not saying "don't buy this", I'm saying "be aware of the risks." Don't dress up your cat w/ the bandana (those pics of a dog wearing them may inspire cat owners...) and don't let it lay around where a cat can get to it. Better safe than sorry.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permethrin#Domestic_animals
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permethrin#Domestic_animals
Manumit
15
Aug 10, 2017
You can buy permethrin on Amazon and treat all the stuff you already own. This is not a great deal.
alfredo99
22
Aug 11, 2017
In its liquid form, yes. Once completely dry, it's just as safe as buying pre-treated items.
Bayside_Father
124
Mar 1, 2018
ManumitYes, but you have to reapply permethrin after six weeks or six washes, whichever comes first.
Sixty7flh
20
Apr 10, 2016
I knew that. Sorry I must not have explained well. I do that sometimes😊 I was wondering if they are worth it compared to just buying a regular bandana and treating it real good.
FeebleOldMan
839
Apr 11, 2016
Sixty7flhThese *are* just regular 100% cotton bandanas treated with permethrin. A 24oz bottle of permethrin is about $15, and is good to treat 4 shirts, pants and pairs of socks.
Antibacterial
319
Jul 22, 2018
Honestly I'd rather have really nice bandanas ....instead of bandanas with some [chemicals I don't understand in them]
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BlueTom
384
Jul 20, 2018
Interesting discussion. Me and the ol' lady's cat don't get along so well anyway, so I'm gonna take a chance that I won't kill it by saving myself from potential Dengue Fever, Zika, West Nile Virus and other infections from mosquito-borne maladies. I'm perfectly willing to gamble with the cat's life rather than with my own. lol.
I live in Southeastern-most Alabama. Humidity at this moment is 90%+. The 'squitos and gnats have been worse this year than any I can remember. I ride a Harley, so I don't even have to change "my look" much at all to wear these things. I've tried all the sprays and rub-on products. They all stink to high Heaven, and they're greasy/oily to boot. I really hope these things work, because I've been driven nuts by the bugs this year. Not a very far drive mind you, but anything I can do to stave off reaching that destination, I'll jump on it! So I'm in.
If they do work, I hope it's not 10 (or more) weeks before they come around again. I'd buy three or four packs if I was real confident that they work well, but gotta start with just one pack for now. Just keep in mind, Massdrop, that I'm probably not the only cautious first-time buyer out here, and bring 'em back soon after this drop ships please.
I live in Southeastern-most Alabama. Humidity at this moment is 90%+. The 'squitos and gnats have been worse this year than any I can remember. I ride a Harley, so I don't even have to change "my look" much at all to wear these things. I've tried all the sprays and rub-on products. They all stink to high Heaven, and they're greasy/oily to boot. I really hope these things work, because I've been driven nuts by the bugs this year. Not a very far drive mind you, but anything I can do to stave off reaching that destination, I'll jump on it! So I'm in.
If they do work, I hope it's not 10 (or more) weeks before they come around again. I'd buy three or four packs if I was real confident that they work well, but gotta start with just one pack for now. Just keep in mind, Massdrop, that I'm probably not the only cautious first-time buyer out here, and bring 'em back soon after this drop ships please.
Cardamomtea
588
Jul 21, 2018
BlueTomIt won't kill the cat :-) wet permethrin that hasn't bonded with fabric would kill the cat though.
InsectShield is bonded very well with the fabric which is what makes it better than home treatment. I would imagine if the cat ate the bandana it would get sick. Not sure how mant bandanas would be a lethal dose.
InsectShield is bonded very well with the fabric which is what makes it better than home treatment. I would imagine if the cat ate the bandana it would get sick. Not sure how mant bandanas would be a lethal dose.
brenda52411
181
Jul 22, 2018
BlueTomFor the cat, I would highly recommend a product called "REVOLUTION". Vets sell it up here in Iowa. Make sure you ask for "the deal" because vets in this area will GIVE two applications (for free) if you buy 6 applications, so you have a total of 8 applications for the cost of 6 applications.
Apparently you can also buy REVOLUTION without going to a vet. Google it for places that sell it, besides vets. Here is more information:
https://parade.com/39758/parade/revolution-for-cats/
My vet tells me that REVOLUTION is the *ONLY* thing that is safe for cats. There are quite a few products that are safe for dogs, but apparently this is the only one that is safe for cats.
I bought a cat from a cat breeder a few years ago. He had fleas, mites on his skin, and ear mites (those were the things that were obvious to me that he had) plus probably various kinds of worms. My vet told me to use REVOLUTION. It took care of EVERYTHING, including the mites. Although he is an inside cat, we live in a very woody area (in the middle of timber) and can carry all sorts of bugs and ticks into the house. I use REVOLUTION on him all year. You just apply it directly on the skin, in an area that the cat cannot lick off, just once a month. That's all there is to it. I put it behind the back of his neck, directly on his skin. REVOLUTION is absorbed into the blood. That's how it's able to work on fleas, ticks, worms, mites, etc.
I had also bought a tiny, sick little kitten from another cat breeder. He had way too many things wrong with him. I bought the half strength (for kittens) for that sick little guy. It got rid of most of his issues. The rest of his issues were eye problems that needed to be treated with multiple kinds of eye medications.
Massdrop should get a group buy for REVOLUTION going... that would be impressive!!
My vet tells me that REVOLUTION is the *ONLY* thing that is safe for cats. There are quite a few products that are safe for dogs, but apparently this is the only one that is safe for cats.
I bought a cat from a cat breeder a few years ago. He had fleas, mites on his skin, and ear mites (those were the things that were obvious to me that he had) plus probably various kinds of worms. My vet told me to use REVOLUTION. It took care of EVERYTHING, including the mites. Although he is an inside cat, we live in a very woody area (in the middle of timber) and can carry all sorts of bugs and ticks into the house. I use REVOLUTION on him all year. You just apply it directly on the skin, in an area that the cat cannot lick off, just once a month. That's all there is to it. I put it behind the back of his neck, directly on his skin. REVOLUTION is absorbed into the blood. That's how it's able to work on fleas, ticks, worms, mites, etc.
I had also bought a tiny, sick little kitten from another cat breeder. He had way too many things wrong with him. I bought the half strength (for kittens) for that sick little guy. It got rid of most of his issues. The rest of his issues were eye problems that needed to be treated with multiple kinds of eye medications.
Massdrop should get a group buy for REVOLUTION going... that would be impressive!!
baidan
8
Apr 11, 2016
I dont know how effective these are, but anyone with any bush experience will tell you that it is an absolutely terrible idea to wear anything blue, so i highly recommend staying away from the blue
baidan
8
Apr 12, 2016
Blue attracts bugs. Ask any bush worker, you don't wear blue and if you do, you will quickly find out why that was a mistake. I'm not saying it's a bad product, just trying to steer people away from the blue one, because it may do the exact opposite of what it intends to do
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