Repel 32600 6 oz Mosquito Stop Clothing & Gear Insect Repellent

by Repel

Product Features

• For shoes, clothing, nets, gear and tents (not to be applied to skin)
• Lasts up to two weeks through several washes
• Repels and kills ticks and mosquitoes
• This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000AUSY0
• Item model number: 32600
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,898 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

An item for every campers packing list. This odorless insecticide is designed to protected clothing, shoes, tents and other gear from ticks and mosquitoes. Spray any item, let dry and Permanone will provide up to two weeks of protection. Permanone will bind to the fabric being treated, and actually kills insects that come in contact with it. Enjoy a bug free camping trip.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for ticks, but not much else, July 30, 2007

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Joseph Scalia "jscalia" (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Repel 32600 6 oz Mosquito Stop Clothing & Gear Insect Repellent (Lawn & Patio)

I experimented with permethrin coating of my outdoor clothes recently and my findings are that while it is useful for preventing ticks from advancing on your clothes, its of little value with all other insects, especially mosquitoes who will bite through your clothes before the permethrin has a chance to kill them. Remember, this is not a repellent, but a insecticide. So if the insect stays on the clothes long enough to absorb the permethrin, it will die and fall off. This is the case with ticks but not with most flying insects. In addition to its limitations, this product is really expensive. I can only get one or two uses out of one can of spray and the longevity of the effect is questionable beyond 2 weeks of application. See the reviews of insect repellents in a recent issue of Backpacker magazine (summer 07).

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Permethrin-based is the way to go, December 3, 2010

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bryg - See all my reviews

This review is from: Repel 32600 6 oz Mosquito Stop Clothing & Gear Insect Repellent (Lawn & Patio)

I despise ticks. They seem to be getting worse, and it started affecting my desire to spend time in the woods (hunting and hiking, mostly). After looking around, I discovered another brand of permethrin-based product, which seemed to work well. It was marketed at hunting, so that means it's pretty pricey. Then I found Repel's permethrin-based product, and love it. It works as well as the other brand, and is much more reasonably priced. Also, there is no odor after it dries, and it lasts for up to 2 weeks.

I always keep plenty of this stuff around for when I'll be spending some time in the woods. I have never found a tick on me when using a permethrin-based product. It really is the way to go if ticks are a big issue. Just be sure to follow the instructions (basically, treat 2+ hours in advance, and be sure to treat outside). I've also read that permethrin is extremely toxic to cats, so use extra caution if you have any pet cats in the home.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tick free gardening...., May 22, 2010

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Emma "Emma" (Woodstock, CT USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Repel 32600 6 oz Mosquito Stop Clothing & Gear Insect Repellent (Lawn & Patio)

I have a white overall suit I treat with Repel so I can garden without getting covered with ticks. I've had Lyme disease and it is horrible, difficult to diagnose, and with lasting effects. This is a way to go outside and work in the woods and brush without worrying!!(much)

You don't (and shouldn't) treat your anti-tick clothes every time you wear them...it lasts quite awhile.

Only down side is that clothes must be treated before you wear them and allowed to completely dry before coming near your skin. Not a bad trade to avoid tick borne disease though!