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SAWYER INSECT REPELLENT
Sawyer Premium Permethrin is an Insect Repellent that not only repels insects but kills ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, mites, and more than 55 other kinds of insects on contact. It is also effective against the Yellow Fever Mosquito, which can transmit the Zika Virus, which is becoming increasingly beneficial as the threat of the zika virus spreads across the globe. |
Sawyer insect repellent contains permethrin which is a synthetic molecule similar to pyrethrum which is taken from the beautiful Chrysanthemum flower. Permethrin is non-toxic and registered for use by the U.S. EPA.
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Sawyer Permethrin Clothing Insect Repellent has been exclusively treating uniforms for the U.S. and Canadian militaries for almost 30 years and since 1984, Sawyer Products have offered the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water, and injuries.
HOW DOES IT WORK ?
When a tick, mosquito, or other insect comes into contact with Permethrin, it absorbs a dose, similar to the active ingredient found in hair shampoos for head lice, that will either repel or kill the insect.
Permethrin is odorless after drying and will not stain or damage clothing, fabrics, plastics, finished surfaces, or any of your outdoor gear. The repellent should be applied outdoors and after it’s treated should be left to dry for 2 hours (4 hours in humid conditions). When applied to clothing and/or outdoor gear material, Permethrin will bond to the fabric fibers for up to 6 weeks (42 days) or 6 washings.
WHAT CAN I TREAT WITH PERMETHRIN ?
Sawyer Permethrin Insect Repellent is ideal for treating backpacks, tents, camp furniture, hammocks, mosquito netting, luggage, and even bed sheets !!! However, because your skin breaks down Permethrin within fifteen minutes of contact, it's not useful as a personal protection insect repellent when applied to the skin.
Unlike DEET, which may harm some fabrics and materials, Permethrin is compatible for use even on fragile fabrics such as silk and won't affect its lustre or finishes.
HOW TO APPLY PERMETHRIN ?
Sawyer recommends that you treat clothing and gear with Permethrin outdoors in a well ventilated area. To apply, lightly moisten the fabric of the garment with a slow sweeping motion, keeping the bottle about 6 to 8 inches away and treating each side of the garment for about 30 seconds.
When a tick, mosquito, or other insect comes into contact with Permethrin, it absorbs a dose, similar to the active ingredient found in hair shampoos for head lice, that will either repel or kill the insect.
Permethrin is odorless after drying and will not stain or damage clothing, fabrics, plastics, finished surfaces, or any of your outdoor gear. The repellent should be applied outdoors and after it’s treated should be left to dry for 2 hours (4 hours in humid conditions). When applied to clothing and/or outdoor gear material, Permethrin will bond to the fabric fibers for up to 6 weeks (42 days) or 6 washings.
WHAT CAN I TREAT WITH PERMETHRIN ?
Sawyer Permethrin Insect Repellent is ideal for treating backpacks, tents, camp furniture, hammocks, mosquito netting, luggage, and even bed sheets !!! However, because your skin breaks down Permethrin within fifteen minutes of contact, it's not useful as a personal protection insect repellent when applied to the skin.
Unlike DEET, which may harm some fabrics and materials, Permethrin is compatible for use even on fragile fabrics such as silk and won't affect its lustre or finishes.
HOW TO APPLY PERMETHRIN ?
Sawyer recommends that you treat clothing and gear with Permethrin outdoors in a well ventilated area. To apply, lightly moisten the fabric of the garment with a slow sweeping motion, keeping the bottle about 6 to 8 inches away and treating each side of the garment for about 30 seconds.