What is the ideal and/or lowest concentration, I could spray onto clothing, and have it kills mosquitos reliably? Would 0.25% work ?
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Not real sure on this one but you can look up Sawyers per me thin or check it out at Gander Mountain store. It is made for that.
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The ready-mixed solutions that are made for clothing, such as Sawyers, are 0.5% concentration. You can mix this in a 20:1 ratio and achieve the same result. My son and I used this on our clothing for a canoe trip in the Boundary Waters of Canada (notoriously bad mosquitoes) and had good results.
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you shouldn't spray anything over 50% DEET on your skin, it can be bad. you spray this on your clothes, then use a 30% deet on your skin. Travel nurse suggested this brand to me for overseas travel, and said to spray this all over my clothes before going out.
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It's way too strong to put directly on your skin undiluted. Do what that other person said to do. Dilute it down and use it in a spray bottle, but you do have to shake it good every time before spraying. Avoid your eyes and other sensitive parts of your body. I spray it on me, my clothes, and the furniture in my outdoor room starting around 4 or 5 o'clock in the afternoon when the mosquitoes start coming. It doesn't smell bad either.
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I'm assuming that's the kind you'd put the Insecticide into, and the hose water coming through would dilute the material as it sprays? ... If you can figure out the ratio, I suppose it could, but I'm not that familiar with how they work .. The Suspend container meters out the amount to be diluted per gallon of water, in pump / pressure sprayers, or foggers, we use it with a 15-gallon battery powered sprayer. This product seems to be safe on everything except what we want to kill .. creepy crawlies & fliers of all kinds. Our dogs have NEVER had a tick or flea, not even ONE, by using this in their yard; and I HATE spiders, so killing them is a MUST for me ... same for earwigs, and this kills them like it's their 'White Plague'!! This newer mix, should have 90-days residual effect, if not washed away. VERY effective product; informative label, too.
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P. S. Of course, please be careful when spraying this product near your eyes. It is supposed to affect clothing but I have never had this problem.
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I've had good results using this spray extensively in both Central America and the Tropical South Pacific. I did, however, get occasional bites, but I did *not* contract malaria. It's all a numbers game: It's about reducing, not eliminating, risk. You have to weigh for yourself the risks / benefits of DEET vs nonchemical repellents. I *can* with certainty, however, say this spray is no substitute for DEET when it comes to causing skin irritation or solvating plastics ;~P
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I don't think this is the right insecticide for mosquitos. Demand CS dries on surfaces and leaves tiny packets that are picked up by the hairs on the body of the insect. If treating a surface where they collect on, then it would probably work. Not really for airborne treatment.
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Very effective on mosquitos. Sprayed trees ,bushes and lawn before party during heavy mosquito season. At least 90% effective.
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Hi - The 'insect shield' refers to the mosquito net having been pre-treated with an insect repellent spray (usually the spray called Permethrin). Using this type of bug spray on clothing, gear, etc. is safer (less damaging to clothing/fabric) than products that contain Deet. Search for the Sawyer Premium Permethrin Clothing Insect Repellent Trigger Spray to read more about this type of product. If you are going hiking into the deep woods or in areas where there is a chance for high insect contact, getting the insect shield is worth it. You could, however, also buy the permethrin separately and just spray the mosquito net on your own to give it the same protection. Generally, the permethrin product will last on clothing/fabric for up to six machine washes. It really all depends on what you're using the net for and whether or not there is value in buying something like the product Permethrin separately so you can use it more often and use it on other items beyond the netting. Personally, I purchased the one with the insect shield (and also purchased a separate bottle of Sawyer's Permethrin) because I knew I would need it during some hikes that I was doing. The pre-treated version really helped repel the bugs so I could wear the net with a baseball hat comfortably (and it still covered my neck - with a brimmed hat, it was a bit tight at covering my entire neck) and the insects were not buzzing right next to the net that was near my ears - they were at a few inches distance, so it made the hiking much more comfortable. Here is a great product description on permethrin that will answer your questions - I cannot tell you how much this insect shield net (and the Permethrin on my clothing) made my outdoor activities much more enjoyable: http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Permethrin-Clothing-Repellent-24-Ounce/dp/B001ANQVYU/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1352169355&sr=1-1&keywords=bug+spray+for+clothes Hope this helps answer your question!
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Have not tried it on Mosquitos, but it kills just about everything. Approximately 2 capfulls mixed with 5 gallons of water will cover hundreds of square ft applied with a backpack sprayer. For Mosquitos install or buy fans they can't fly to you in any sort of breeze.
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No idea, we applied it outside. It was very effective for Mosquitos and ticks.
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It worked fairly quick for me. I had a bbq & the flies were there but no-one complained of getting bit by mosquitos, I sprayed the day before. I also don't water it down as much as it says. & I spray the tree trunks & some of the lower branches of trees. If it rains you will have to re-spray.
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James, If you meant to ask "will it work ON mosquitoes", the answer is definitely yes. In fact mosquitoes are listed on the label and I have used it for this pest many times with proven results. Cheers, Jonathan Customer Care U-Spray Bugspray
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ABSOLUTELY! I live in south florida, so mosquitos are a big problem. And boy do they love me. I've tried everything. Some of the 80- 100% Deet sprays work well, but they are literally poison. This spray oil works equally well without making your lips numb and you nail polish peel off. I would highly recommend it. Hope this was helpful to you. Best, Kaeli
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not sure about mosquitos but the bifen xts 25.1% kills a lot of insects including stink bugs!
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The chemical is optional and only if you're looking to use it on mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are not attracted to light, so it won't attract them without the chemical (which comes separately packaged). It works fine on all light-attracted insects without the chemical. Only other reason you might want to stand away from it is in case something like a moth catches fire in it and falls out. But I think a mere 3 feet works fine for that, as opposed to 25.
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We had a very rainy and wet summer here in Georgia. Not quite like Thailand but still had plenty of mosquitoes (more than normal). I used the patches and spray because spray didn't work by itself. I had very good results with the patch. Good luck, I hope someone can help more.