Permethrin

[spotly]

In addition to the usual precautions, which I have been lax on at times, I'm thinking of adding a Permethrin product to my tic repellent arsenal. Any pointers on application, brand, so on? Any idea how this stuff might affect slings and such (if at all) after it's dried (was considering spraying inside my pack as well as clothing - overkill?)?

[catbirdseat]

I wouldn't do it. Permethrin is an insecticide, not a repellent, although it has been used as one.

 

Read this and then decide:

 

http://www.safe2use.com/poisons-pesticides/pesticides/permethrin/cox-report/cox.htm

 

I've not had enough trouble with ticks to want to risk poisoning myself.