Flying Biting Bug Spray?

MuttonChops · May 2018

Spring Finally Here,

So what is your favorite Flying Biting Bug Spray?

About 30-years ago switched from mountain/forest camping & hiking to Puget Sound boating. With near steady wind and little to prey on the biting flies and mosquitoes were few and far between.

Now am back in the woods T@Bing and soon the bugs will wake up . . . and if I'm in a crowd they see me as the tasty buffet.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recognizes several mosquito-repelling ingredients as effective weapons in the war against insect-borne diseases. In addition to DEET, there are four other chemicals – oil of lemon eucalyptus, picaridin, IR3535, and 2-undecanone – recommended for use on both skin and clothing.

Current plan is to use REPEL or a similar non-DEET for general use but have a can of quality high DEET % on hand, Coleman 40% DEET 'Sportsman', for those extra dense bug areas.

Sound like a plan . . . of going down the wrong brands/type path ? ?

Sharon_is_SAM · May 2018

A lot of Tabbers use Thermocell.

skwhee · May 2018

You might consider Thermacell technology, we find it to be quite effective.
https://www.thermacell.com/pages/how-it-works

Ratkity · May 2018

I love Thermacell. I have one of the originals.

Caveats - they don't work when there is a significant wind. They work best on the ground between every other chair when sitting in a circle around a campfire. New thermacell products are coming out all the time. Some have lights and some are more powerful. Be careful not to use them in enclosed spaces. It does emit a type of pyrethroid, so people sensitive to those need to be careful, as the chemical can be inhaled.

Me_and_My_Dog · May 2018

One word: Thermacell.

jkjenn · May 2018

Thermacell was the only thing that worked against the nasty mosquitos at Great Sand Dunes. I have never been so attacked in my life!

MuttonChops · May 2018

Everyone said: Thermacell.

Well that was easy, have one on order. Thanks everyone.

LisaH · May 2018

Which version do people like? The one that uses fuel or the battery operated? I am a mosquito magnet so I would love to get something like this.

Verna · May 2018

I have two of the butane powered ones and they are wonderful. The battery operated ones are new andI have not tried them.

MuttonChops · May 2018

RangerTom said:

Also, parked it off road in some areas where we flew that required four wheel drive to get out of. No problem for the T@B with the good clearance.

OK, what does that mean ?

flew a flag, really had to use 4x4, some Ozarks regulation ?????

Sharon_is_SAM · May 2018

@MuttonChops, they were paragliding in a area of rough terrain.

LisaH · May 2018

I bought the Thermacell butane version at REI today. 25% off all Thermacell for anniversary sale

Flying Biting Bug Spray?

Spring Finally Here,

So what is your favorite Flying Biting Bug Spray?

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