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Author Topic: Insect Shield Clothing  (Read 4580 times)

Offline Sam McMichael

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Re: Insect Shield Clothing
« Reply #20 on: May 16, 2019, 10:46:00 AM »
It is very simple and cost effective, in my opinion, to use permethrin. Clothes can be easily sprayed or a solution made with liquid permethrin and water to soak. Cheap, quick, and very effective. They will last through several washings. Also, I still use the top of a bug suit, and in hot weather just wear a T-shirt underneath. Generally, I don't find factory treated clothing to be worth the cost, but a lot of people get good results with them.
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Re: Insect Shield Clothing
« Reply #21 on: May 16, 2019, 02:11:17 PM »
For 10 pieces of clothing it cost me $8.33 per piece.
In the long run, that's probably cheaper than treating clothes yourself.
And not all concentrate is odorless. I like the whole concept of what you did...send MY clothes that I already know I like and have an odorless, lifetime treatment.

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Re: Insect Shield Clothing
« Reply #22 on: October 01, 2020, 11:30:21 AM »
It has been over a year since having some of my clothing professionally treated by InsectShield. I promised to report back and feel enough time has passed to do so. After two seasons of use and numerous washings the protection against ticks and mosquitoes seems to be just as effective now as when it was new. I'm satisfied with the service.

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Re: Insect Shield Clothing
« Reply #23 on: October 01, 2020, 08:30:12 PM »
I have been sending them my clothes for around 4-5 years, and have had at least two dozen sets of clothes treated. You can also do socks gloves  hats neck gaiters ect. I have not had a tick or a skeeter bite. Money well spent .

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Re: Insect Shield Clothing
« Reply #24 on: October 02, 2020, 06:04:45 AM »
1arrow1kill,  LOL and totally agree! 

JFYI  permethrin will  spot stain fabric car seats if sprayed directly on them. 

I hate ticks!
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Re: Insect Shield Clothing
« Reply #25 on: April 13, 2021, 03:14:20 PM »
Another FYI update on my Insect Shield treated clothing...
As reported a few months ago I have been very pleased with my Insect Shield treated clothing. Two years time and well over 100 days in the field and it still seems to be doing its thing. I kept thinking though that in addition to the treatment lasting 70 launderings there had to be some sort of "time in the field" factor involved, too. After an email request sent to customer service I received the following reply:
 "Our treatment has a shelf life of 10 years (without any washes or weathering) but we recommend retreating after 6 months of weathering or continuous wear of an item.
I would recommend retreating every year to 2 years in your case to be sure the treatment stays in and you are protected."



 

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Re: Insect Shield Clothing
« Reply #26 on: April 13, 2021, 09:56:56 PM »
I have been sending them my clothes for six years and have not seen any drop off in effectiveness

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Re: Insect Shield Clothing
« Reply #27 on: April 13, 2021, 10:09:26 PM »
This is a good shirt. I have one and it is very light and breathable. It also has a mosquito repellent treatment. https://www.tusxhunter.com/product/stone-savannah-shirt/
« Last Edit: April 14, 2021, 01:01:30 AM by Marksman Quivers »

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Re: Insect Shield Clothing
« Reply #28 on: April 14, 2021, 08:46:53 AM »
I have been sending them my clothes for six years and have not seen any drop off in effectiveness

Hap
Hap, how long until you have an article of clothing retreated?
Thanks.

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Re: Insect Shield Clothing
« Reply #29 on: April 14, 2021, 09:08:13 PM »
I have not yet had any clothes retreated . They are just as good as the day I got them back . The clothes I wear most often have been washed at least 15 times . Skeeters hover but do not land. Ticks last maybe 10-15 seconds before bailing out. Most die before they make it off.

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Re: Insect Shield Clothing
« Reply #30 on: April 14, 2021, 09:15:52 PM »
I use permethrin concentrate. You mix it w water. I spray clothes before each season, turkey and deer. Never had a single tick on me. 10 bucks last years, been over 4-5 years I bet now w the same ten dollar bottle. It’s used weekly on dogs, yearly on small game chaps. Now add the convenience of not packing stuff up, driving to P.O., the cost, etc it’s far cheaper and easier. Why complicate things and make it lots more expensive in the process?
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Re: Insect Shield Clothing
« Reply #31 on: April 14, 2021, 09:18:11 PM »
For 10 pieces of clothing it cost me $8.33 per piece.
In the long run, that's probably cheaper than treating clothes yourself.
And not all concentrate is odorless. I like the whole concept of what you did...send MY clothes that I already know I like and have an odorless, lifetime treatment.

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Much much more expensive
62” Robertson Primal Overdrive 57lbs
62” Robertson Primal Overdrive 52lbs
62” Robertson Primal Overdrive 53lbs
62” Robertson Fatal Styx 47lbs
64” Toelke Whip 52lbs
58” Black Widow PSA 64lbs
62” Black Widow PSA 54lbs
60” Bighorn Grand Slam 60lbs
60” Bear Kodiak Hunter 50lbs painted black. My uncles bow. He may be gone but his spirit isn’t. Bow will hunt again
52” Bear Kodiak Magnum 50lbs

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