[Gocamino] [saintjames] Re: Bed bugs on the Camino Frances

[Glenn]

I used a product by Sawyer's and sprayed it on the exterior of my bag and pack.  At my wife's suggestion, I also took some lavender essential oil to dab on me before sleeping (it also negated undesirable refugio smells).  I had no problems with the critters in 2007.  I don't want this to seem like an advertisement, but I will include a little write up on the Sawyers product below.  It is not for direct skin contact, only for clothes.

Developed in cooperation with the U.S. Military, government agencies, universities, and others; this Sawyer Clothing repellent offers protection from disease-carrying biting insects. The active ingredient, Permethrin, is a synthetic molecule similar to those found in natural pyrethrum which is taken from the Chrysanthemum flower. Not only does this product repel insect, but will actually kill ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, mites and more than 55 other kinds of insects. Sawyer Permethrin insect repellents are for use with clothing, tents, and other gear. A single application lasts 6 washings. Permethrin is odorless when dry, and during the drying process, it tightly bonds with the fibers of the treated garment. It will not stain or damage clothing, fabrics, plastics, finished surfaces, or any of your outdoor gear.

Glenn


From: sockmonkeyschool 
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 12:03 PM
To: saintjames at yahoogroups.com 
Subject: [saintjames] Re: Bed bugs on the Camino Frances


I remember hearing that. Problem for me was that I didn't get the 
bugs until Hornillos, where MANY MANY others picked them up also.

At this point, they're a problem everywhere. I have a friend who 
manages a Red Lion Hotel here in Portland, and he says they're a 
horrible problem even in nice hotels. Also, a girl in my Spanish 
class says they also have the problem in school dorms.

Yech! I HATE those little buggers!

Diatomaceous earth is an EXCELLENT idea! I have used it for fleas at 
my son's house and it works great. I hadn't thought of it for 
chinchas, maybe carrying a small jar isn't a bad idea! 
Hmmmmmmmm ::::thinking about how I'd use it on the Camino:::::

--- In saintjames at yahoogroups.com, Grant Spangler <GASpangler at ...> 
wrote:
>
> 
> A couple of years ago the Navarese government declared the health 
hazard originated in France and entered Spain at Roncesvalles. 



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