Sawyer Products Premium Insect Repellent for Clothing and Gear: * For use on clothing, tents and other gear * Repels insects * Kills ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, mites and more than 55 other kinds of insects on contact * The active ingredient, Permethrin, is a synthetic molecule similar to pyrethrum which is taken from the chrysanthemum flower * When applied to clothing, Permethrin binds to the fabric eliminating the risk of over-exposure to the skin * Odorless when dry * Will not stain or damage clothing, fabrics, plastics, finished surfaces or any of your outdoor gear * Single application lasts 6 washings * Follow the directions for use on the package label * A contact insecticide * Same active ingredient used in hair shampoos for head lice * As a clothing, tent or sleeping bag application, Permethrin is very effective at keeping ticks from attaching to you and at reducing the mosquito population in your camping area * An effective repellent against mosquitoes and flies * Can be used in conjunction with a skin-based repellent * Can be used as the primary repellent if the exposed skin area (gaps in the treated clothing) is not too large * By storing the treated clothing in black plastic bags between uses the protection can be extended considerably * For treatment of packs, tents, camp chairs and other non-washable items the application will last through 42 days of exposure to sun and air * Treating a tent and camp chairs while camping is an excellent source of bug protection * 3 oz of formula per garment is recommended * If you are treating your socks, they count in the overall application as well and the formula used is part of the 6 oz needed to treat an outfit * Applying less than 3 oz per garment will lead to unsatisfactory results * Treating your shirt and pants is much more effective than just treating 1 of the garments * Treating your back-pack significantly adds to the protection from your shirt and pants * Sweating and exposure to water does not significantly deteriorate the application * Do not expose cats to wet Permethrin as it affects their central nervous system * Cats can be around Permethrin-treated fabrics once the application has dried