Another option that you may want to look into is the BUZZ-OFF branded clothing. It does use a chemical (Permethrin) but it is supposedly bonded into the fabric. I've only seen t in ExOfficio and Orvis clothing lines but according to their website http://www.buzzoff.com/ it is available in a few other brands. The regular retail for Orvis and ExOfficio is a bit pricey for me but I picked up some shirts at the Orvis store in Murray during their going out of business sale at a good price and they seem to work pretty well. --- Canopus56 <canopus56@yahoo.com> wrote:
--- Michael Carnes <michaelcarnes@earthlink.net> wrote: <snip>
In the end, I've come back to DEET. I don't spend as many nights outside as many others on the list and I felt the risks were minimal. <snip>
Another reduced chemical option is the bug-jacket. The bug-jacket along with long-pants in summer is my first line of defense - then just a little bit of DEET on the back of the neck, ears and hands. Bug-jackets are just mesquito netting sewn into a jacket shape. Most come impregnated with a slow-release insect repellant. Where long pants are not an option due to heat, bug-pants are also available.
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