Mosquitoes Quiver at the Sight of Insect Repellent Clothing

Insect repellent comes in a number of forms and for those in areas that have serious insect infestations, there is a need to know about all of them. Insect repellent clothing is one of the most effective ways to ensure your entire body is protected, but there are other methods of repelling insects, including personal sprays, wipes and patches and bands are other popular methods. The military has considered insect repellent clothing one of the requirements for those serving in adverse conditions because the technology exists.

The Permethrin saturated clothing that includes a DEET solution strong enough to do the job, but safe enough to wear, results in the combination of an ultrathon solution capable of withstanding the heat and sun that comes with many insect infested areas. There are many that consider working in safety netting the best option, and it is still an additional safety precaution that allows you to limit the amount of chemicals you need to use, but this type of clothing can protect those that work in adverse conditions where insect netting might not be a feasible option.

Even with repellent clothing, you will have other areas of skin that are exposed and you have to consider the sprays, wipes and other chemical possibilities to keep your skin protected from mosquitoes. While the insect repellent clothing that is treated with Permethrin will protect the majority of your body, you might need additional preventive measures. Presently there are personal repellent device options on the market which allow you to control the chemical exposure your comfortable with.

For those that are employed in outside jobs that require working in tropical areas, it is easy to understand the value of clothing and the other repellent options that are available. With the natural systems there are ones safer than using DEET which are quite effective. Citronella oil is a popular option, but there are other natural repellents that are quite effective and easily available.

The famous "bug zapper" is another form of insect eliminator that is chemical free. For additional combat devises there are the ones that are activated by motion, letting go a spray any time there is motion, those that release repellent every so many minutes and those you clip on your belt letting off an odor to repel the insects that are close enough to smell the odor.

No matter what your need may be there is a bug repellent devise that should satisfy your needs. While insect repellent clothing is one of the most popular methods that outdoor workers are considering, there are many other products available that employ a number of ideas for keeping pesky insects under control. Working outside in adverse conditions can leave you exposed to swarms of insect that are out of control where the presence of the West Nile virus could be present. For the best repellent options, you might want to consider insect repellent clothing or some other kind of personal repellent system to replace the chemical alternatives. There are organic insect repellents and natural ones to consider, as well.

If your about to venture into the wilderness this summer then head over to the authors website, where there are articles on the different types on insect repellent as well as the newest member of the repellent family, insect repellent clothing.

How to Treat Your Clothing With Insect Repellent

Have you ever heard about clothing that repels mosquitoes and other airborne insects? If not, I am willing to bet that there have been times when you have wished you could get some. Mosquitoes and midges can ruin a holiday or even make you have to get out of your own garden when it starts go get dark.

There are various ways that you can combat mosquitoes and the other terrors of the dusk, but they always seem to find a place where I am not fully protected. Often that spot is on the shoulder blade, where they will stick their proboscis through the fabric of your shirt to extract your blood.

I get pleasure from my garden, but so do the mosquitoes as there is a lot of open water in the surrounding area. My first technique of defense against mosquitoes is to plant flowers and trees that they are known to dislike the smell of. I find that the odour that they dislike the most is that of lemons.

Therefore, we have a few small lemon trees, which will soon be playing a crucial role in our defense, a patch of lemon grass for my wife's favourite Thai curries and some as yet poorly-looking citronella plants. (I think that Thailand may be too hot for them, but I am hoping that they will acclimatize).

Then I have two mosquito lamps. The kind that entice the insects to an ultraviolet light and then electrocutes them with 25,000 volts. They are very efficient, but more so in the dark than at dusk, when they are probably less discernible to the insects. I know that there are insect lamps that use smells or pheromones to attract mosquitoes, but I have not seen any for sale over here yet. I did once try a device that emits a sound on a high frequency that was supposed to drive them away, but it was not effective on our mosquitoes.

Finally, if it was a bad night I used to put on some insect repellent cream, often something that had DEET in it. This is pretty effective for a few hours, but it can spoil some fabrics and some plastics, which is why the makers recommend that you only put it on your bare skin. If you do that, your shoulders and your legs become targets, even if you are dressed in trousers and a shirt.

This is when it becomes a good idea to treat your clothing with insect deterrent. Apparently the military has been wearing them for years. The active ingredient used is called permethrin and it ought be used at a concentration of 0.5%. There are two means of applying it: by drenching clothing in it, as the army does or by spraying it on. I assume that you will be spraying it on.

Do the spraying in the garden well removed from any fish pond as permethrin kills fish as well. Spray the clothing and wait for the chemical to soak in and dry out. Clothing treated with insect repellent like this will protect you for about six weeks and will still work after six washes. However, sunlight breaks permethrin down, so dry the items indoors and store in black plastic bags for longer effectiveness.

Owen Jones, the writer of this piece writes on quite a few topics, but is currently involved with indoor mosquito repellent. If you would like to know more or check out some great offers, please go to our website at Mosquito Repellent For Dogs.