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

[Linda McInnis]

Glenn,

Not an advertisement--I got some bites along the way last year, then started 
sprinkling my bunk with lavender essential oil that I had brought with me 
and no more bites!  Plus the oil helped the bites I got, so lavender oil 
goes with me pretty much everywhere now.  I've never heard of the Sawyer's 
product, but thanks for the info

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From: "Glenn" <guha2005 at hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 12:15 PM
To: <saintjames at yahoogroups.com>; "Gocamino" <Gocamino at oakapple.net>
Subject: Re: [Gocamino] [saintjames] Re: Bed bugs on the Camino Frances

> 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
>
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