Sawyer Permethrin is a highly effective insect and tick repellent designed for use on clothing, tents, sleeping bags and other outdoor gear. It repels or kills disease-spreading ticks (including Lyme disease), mosquitoes (carrying West Nile and Zika viruses) and over 55 other types of insects. Ideal for activities such as camping, backpacking, hunting, travel and outdoor events like backyard BBQs or picnics, Permethrin provides an odorless layer of protection for your gear, including shirts, jackets, pants, socks, shoes, sleeping bags, tents and netting. A University of Rhode Island study (2011) found that people wearing Permethrin-treated shoes and socks were 73.6 times less likely to get a tick bite compared to those with untreated footwear. It also helps reduce the mosquito population around your camp and prevents ticks from attaching to you. Sawyer Permethrin bonds to fabric fibers for up to 6 weeks (42 days) or through 6 washings, providing long-lasting protection. Specially formulated to be safe on clothing, fabrics, gear and equipment, it's odorless after drying and as effective as 100% DEET. To apply, simply spray Permethrin directly onto clothing and gear with a slow sweeping motion, keeping the bottle about 6 to 8 inches away. Treat each side of the garment for about 30 sec. The EPA recommends using 4.5 oz of Permethrin to spray each outfit (shirt, pants and socks). For enhanced protection, pair with Sawyer Picaridin topical repellent for your skin.