The collars or "tick bands" (can't call them collars on humans :)), have about 6-10% deet on the outside of the band so the DEET doesn't come into direct contact with your skin. They should last about 120 hours (keep in ziplock when not using), and they are supposed to have a "fresh sent" (it's what they claim, I haven't opened the packages yet to see if it's true or not). They are about $3 each. One is supposed to work for a person, but I think I'll just make a fashon statement and wear several on ankles and wrists while in the BWCA. :) This is my first season trying these things, so I can't say if they really work or not, but they do have DEET, and DEET is a proven tick/misquito repelant. Julie At 09:26 PM 4/12/99 -0400, you wrote: >Flea and tick collars for humans? That's a new one on me -- can you tell >us a little more about them? > > >On Mon, 12 Apr 1999 07:36:18 -0500 Julie Grindol <grindolj_at_lhl.lib.mo.us> >writes: >>While we're talkn' bugs, I've got a question about deet on fleece and >>other >>clothing. I know deet can melt plastic, but has anyone had any >>problems >>with fleece, fuzzy rubber, or other camping clothing with deet on it? >>I'm >>also thinking about getting some sun clothing and if anyone has >>opinions >>about bug stuff on that, it would be greatly appreciated. Does >>Permethrin >>(sp) hurt any type of clothing in your experience? >>I don't think I'll put deet on my fuzzy rubber, but the rest of it I'd >>rather spray my clothes than my skin. >>I'll also be wearing those oh-so-fashionable flea-n-tick collars for >>humans.... anything to avoid ticks, skeeters, and the like. :) >> >>Thanks! >>Julie :) >>*************************************************************************** >>PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List >>Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net >>Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net >>Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ >>*************************************************************************** >> > >___________________________________________________________________ >You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. >Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html >or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Apr 13 1999 - 04:52:10 PDT
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