Re: [ft-l] Chiggers

Permethin applied to your clothing, not you, is supposed to work. I think an
application will last a couple of washings.

Bryan

> I've found two things that work for me in preventing chigger bites.  One
is
> dusting my socks/boot tops with sulphur powder.  The other is DEET.
>
> I found only one thing that seems to help chiggers after they strike.  A
> bath as soon as possible in water as hot as I can stand it.  If I can't
> prevent the buggers, I'll steam 'em out!   ;-)



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