I never bring bug spray on my backpacking trips.

[@richardross7219]

Permethrin works great but, it can mess with your lungs and nervous system when you spray it. Cover all of your skin, wear gloves, a respirator, a face shield, and a hat when spraying. Sunlight will decrease the working life of Permethrin. Good Luck, Rick

[@memathews]

Nice looking Gatewood Cape! I'll give Peethrin a try this summer 👏

[@Wontstop975]

It works but it’s definitely harmful to the human body, but most of the things we use daily aren’t really that good for us anyways.

[@LionessHiker]

Thank you for the advice regarding cats. I have four. So far I treated a few items at a time in the bathroom. They don’t like anything wet coming out of a bottle. Nor did they like the smell so they stayed away. But inevitably I would have done a large batch outdoors. Glad I know now.

[@DenethordeSade.90]

I am questioning the safety of permethrin when applied with zero PPE

[@enricoflor3601]

Per OSHA, applying a 5% permethrin solution is not hazardous in a well-ventilated space. Wearing PPE to prevent skin contact serves as an added precaution, but not mandatory. Wearing gloves, though, is recommended. So, basically safe.

[@vicmiera3277]

I do the exact same thing! No issues with bugs

[@JadeAkelaONeal]

Not just cats! Dogs and humans as well!

[@mitchholder99]

This treatment does not faze the mosquitoes and black flies of maine only a hundred percent deet and even then it's not guaranteed 😂😭

[@taratreks]

It worked for us pretty alright. Granted mosquitoes aren’t super drawn to me

[@mitchholder99]

@@taratreks I learned from my thru this year. I'm the one in my group who attracted the bugs 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@taratreks]

@@mitchholder99 never fun to be that one in the group🤣