Back when I was first planning my AT hike, I outlined my completely rational fear of Ixodes scapular
Back when I was first planning my AT hike, I outlined my completely rational fear of Ixodes scapularis - aka The Deer Tick, aka The Black Legged Tick - aka the most common vector for Lyme disease. I recently found one can send clothing to Insect Shield for permethrin treatment that lasts thru 70 washings. Imagine having your favorite hiking socks, shirts, trousers, skirts, tights and kilts treated. (They don’t do underwear).I sent them two pairs of shorts, a merino wool tee shirt, two pairs of merino wool socks, and a pair of gaiters. I got them back in 7 days.If you want to avail yourself of this service click [this link] to get to their order form in a fillable pdf format. Everything you need to know is on the form.More details at www.laughingdog.comI have no personal or financial interests in any company mentioned … I swear! -- source link
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