coyotemaster Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I was following the post on insect repellents and thought I would have a google at DEET as I recall a flap a few years ago about applying it to children. Canada has outlawed certain DEET products that have higher concentrations of the chemical. DEET is related chemically to Toluene, an organic solvent that is used in paint removers and nail polish. It is absorbed through the skin and impairs muscle coordination, which would give me cause to reconsider if I were competing in any athletic event including shooting. When combined with alcohol as it is in many commercial sprays the absorption is increased. Skin so soft and other herbal products are effective but may need to be reapplied more often. I have used mint leaves and a product called Buggins that has Peppermint oil, Lemon grass oil and Clove oil, seems to work pretty well and smells decent- not at all feminine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta06 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I use Lifesystems Expedition Plus insect repellent. 100% DEET and have never had a problem. Offshore the mozzies are dire, so often apply it 3 or 4 times a day. The herbal stuff seems to smell pretty, but doesn't work for me :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabpeter Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Avon "Skin so Soft" Best stuff for me anyway!!! Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuC Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 It is absorbed through the skin and impairs muscle coordination, which would give me cause to reconsider if I were competing in any athletic event including shooting. Damn it! I spent the whole summer in 1996 playing golf in Canada covered in 95% DEET. No wonder................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 the new skin so soft doesnae work for me any more When i was in NZ recently i was down white baiting in Foirdland which was moving with sand flies, a slightly bigger version of a midge but bites are worse. They used a 50/50 mix of Detol and Baby oil and it worked pretty well althou u had to apply it fairly often. Has anyone heard of this or tried that here? Thinking about having a go with it this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin&Oakley Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 What ever you do don't buy/use army issue insect repellent. Not only does it not work it can melt some types of plastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 What ever you do don't buy/use army issue insect repellent. Not only does it not work it can melt some types of plastic! Maybe it has Toluene as well? Some plastics are not impervious to solvents. Damn it! I spent the whole summer in 1996 playing golf in Canada covered in 95% DEET. No wonder................. Makes a good excuse!! I couldn't golf with or without deet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 deet will melt plastic, ask fly fishers, it can remove the plastic coat on fly lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Toluene is nasty. Use it at work not nice stuff. Will strip paint no bother too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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