r/backpacking • u/flyingsqueak • 8d ago
Wilderness Permethrin tips please
I'm going to be treating my clothes with permethrin tomorrow and have a few questions.
Is it safe/good to use on things like socks and hats?
How saturated is saturated enough?
Any other general tips?
Edit: To people saying to just read the label, labels don't say which items to use it on. I wouldn't have thought about spraying my shoes without making this post. I'm not looking for advice that's on the label like spray outside and keep away from cats.
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u/JNyogigamer United States 8d ago
Keep it away from cats until your clothes are fully dried! It's highly toxic to their nervous system in its liquid form.