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Bug Spray?

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  • 27-04-2014 9:50pm
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    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,710 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    My reliable old brand of bug spray that I bought abroad a few years ago has finally run out. Any recommendations from the good people on here for a reliable alternative?


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    wolfeye
    Registered Users Posts: 428 ✭✭wolfeye


    A spray with Deet is probably the best or if you dont like using chemicals a spray with citronella oil.
    Lidl sell a spray at certain times evey year that contains Deet ,thats where i get mine.
    Different brands can have different percentages of Deet in it,so some are more powerful than others..


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    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,710 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    Brilliant, thanks!

    Are these applied to skin or clothing?


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    jetfiremuck
    Registered Users Posts: 3,467 ✭✭✭jetfiremuck


    Amazon uk search Deet. 100% deet. Free shipping uk.....use parcel motel. Pump spray.


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    wolfeye
    Registered Users Posts: 428 ✭✭wolfeye


    Best applied to skin.
    Deet and some clothing materials are not meant to go well together.

    You can get stuff called Permethrin for clothing,but i never used it.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifesystems-Ex4-Permethrin-Treatment-350Ml/dp/B002WN1S5Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398687753&sr=8-1&keywords=permethrin


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    preacherman
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭preacherman


    Tabnabs wrote: »
    My reliable old brand of bug spray that I bought abroad a few years ago has finally run out. Any recommendations from the good people on here for a reliable alternative?

    If it's just for midges then I've found "smidge" good. You should be able to find it online.

    Treat clothing with permethrin for ticks. A treatment usually lasts about 6 weeks.

    Deet is overkill for Ireland in my opinion, I don't particularly like chemicals.


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    Tokyo
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    If you're worried about the strength, you can dilute 100% DEET down with ethanol to a strength that works for you, without immersing yourself in full strength insecticide. I've found 25-30% more than enough no matter where I've been, but some people seem to be a magnet for anything that bites, so tailor it to suit yourself.


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