Were her comments positive about their effectiveness against chiggers?
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Chiggers
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I’m eat up with them right now. I sprayed my socks and legs to the knees with Total Home, CVS versions of Off before I hit the woods and I didn’t get any there, but my waist, back arms look like I have chicken pox lol. Scratch them till they bleed and then put alcohol on them. Burns so good! I douse all of them down (even the ones I don’t scratch) with alcohol every night and that seems to tame them down after a couple of days. But yeah, as others have mentioned…premethrin. I used it last year but got lazy this year. After getting tore up I whistled up some and started the soaking process last night as a matter of fact. I mixed up a gallon and poured it over two pairs of pants, two pair of socks, one long sleeve shirt and two short sleeve shirts. Just squeezed them out and hung to dry and I have about half gallon of liquid or a little less left in the bucket that I will pour into a spray bottle to occasionally hit my boots with or spray some other shirts.
Only problem is they don’t make panty hose that covers your back, arms, wrists etc. so it’s only a partial solution if it works. But admittedly, the lower body is where you get the most.
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1. Avoid contact with skin
2. Don’t apply it to clothes that touch your skin. So definitely not socks, underwear, bas shirt etc.
Dude, you’re wild for washing that by hand and touching all that stuff. All the recommended applications I’ve seen are by spraying and done to the exterior of the clothing only. People are getting awfully bold using these pesticides. These chemicals are not to be taken lightly as they can have some wicked adverse effects if you get too much exposure. I use gloves when spraying and try not to be downwind of inhaling the stuff.
I can promise u they work good. I really really hate pulling up panty hoes in the parking lot but if theyre in a spot thats worth hunting its def on my checklist of things i need.
Im weird about putting chemicals on my skin or clothing. I used to be a pesticide/herbicide applicator and a lot of things they told me were safe are probably gonna give me cancer one day (like the rep for AquaNeat that said we could drink it). Dont tell a 21 year old he "can" drink concentrated glyphosate. 15 yrs later it was a different story. Some were more obviously "bad" for you and would melt the skin off your back and arms when the backpack sprayer started leaking again (why does my sweat burn so much right now?). I also have enough DEET in my blood from fishing in my early 20's to kill a horse. So the whole dried permethrin is safe for me bit is hard to believe sometimes. Pick your poison though i guess. Lyme or...
We were shown a video of a commercial applicator at a ag spray training. The gentleman had gotten 24d on him and scrubbed well w/soap. They put his hands under a black light and it looked like he never washed at all. I guess if we can't see it sometimes we feel safe when we actually are not.
Yes. My wife says they are hot and restrick your movement.
If she thinks you look hot in them, then roll on brother.
This is funny, but I started wearing a base layer of Rynoskin for the hot months (ticks, chiggers, and skeeter protection) and it's basically just pantyhose material. Works great though. I still get some skeeters around my face and hands, but the Thermacell knocks them out.
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Looks gimicky, how does it work? Can they not bite through that?Rynoskin Total- Insect & Bug Repellent Clothing
Total Insect and Bug Protective Clothing. 99.9% Protection against Mosquitoes, Ticks, Chiggers, and other biting insects. No Repellants, Chemicals, or Insecticides needed. Stay protected from Lyme Disease, Zika, Malaria, and other insect carrying diseases.rynoskin.com
Thanks for posting.
So when you are done hunting, you get back to the truck, do you have chiggers on your outer layers?
What do you do about them?
Right. The mesh is so fine they can't get through.
How does it work? Rynoskin Total is constructed with a revolutionary super fine mesh material that prevents Ticks, Mosquitoes, Chiggers, Biting Flies, No-See-Ums, and many other biting insects from being able to bite through or penetrate the fabric. It is meant to be worn underneath the clothing. Even when wearing just a light cotton shirt over Rynoskin Total the wearer will experience up to 98% bite resistance to mosquitoes. The hood, socks, and gloves, are double layered. The elbows, knees, and shoulder area of the shirt are also double layered for maximum durability and protection. Our patented technology also employs form fitting cuffs at the wrist and lower ankle to prevent insects from crawling under the clothing. Our recommended wearing instructions are to tuck the shirt into the pant. Next, tuck the hood into the mock neck. The shirt and pants also fit over the gloves and socks to create a comfortable but yet snug seal. Essentially, creating a breathable and comfortable barrier that prevents insects from being able to bite you. There are no pesticides in the fabric. The protection comes solely from the design and construction of the suit.
If I find ticks / chiggers on the outside of the baselayers, I brush them off. I usually change out of my hunting gear when I am back at the vehicle, so if any are still on it, they go into a soiled laundry bag.
For the times I have been bit (countless growing up) I scrub with warm water and soap, then apply copious amounts of anti-itch cream. If it's so unbearable I can't sleep (which has happened) I take Benadryl pills.
Thanks. How about your pack or saddle?
I don't normally go in the woods until after first frost. This time was a scouting trip.
My Doc said for Chiggers, nail polish works. That's what I have used in the past. But this time I had way to many.
I know we are starting to cross over, panty hose, nail polish. If someone brings up Bud Lite, I am off this thread, LOL.
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor...however, I'm not sure how nail polish would work? My understanding is that it was an old wive's tale that the chigger remained in the bite and you had to "suffocate it out".
Chiggers: Step Away from the Nail Polish | Mississippi State University Extension Service
Being outside in the summertime can feel like a battle against nature. Mosquitoes. Ticks. Chiggers. (Photo by CanStock)
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I wear my saddle and pack into the woods and they never really touch the ground. I've seen a few ticks on them before, but I just brush them away. Usually, I don't have any issues with chiggers or ticks on my saddle or pack.
That's what my Doc said she and her family uses. I do live in farm country so chiggers are common.
Just so their is no misunderstanding, nail polish over the chiggers bite, not on your nails, LOL.
Nail polish on bites is a waste of time and energy, they done been and gone. Put benadryl cream on the bites to help with the itch but otherwise, just grab one of your bud lights to take your mind off of your condition.
This is what I read. They can hang out. That's why my Doc gave me permethrin cream to kill the little suckers. Good news is they die below 42 degrees.Nail polish on bites is a waste of time and energy, they done been and gone. Put benadryl cream on the bites to help with the itch but otherwise, just grab one of your bud lights to take your mind off of your condition.
