So, I just thought I’d show you the bug spray I was using in the Estero River Scrub Preserve when the flies were out to get me, Off Active. Now I’m sure there is nothing really wrong with this bug spray. The biting flies down here in the swamp can be horrendous, but in the past I had been using Permethrin for my clothing. Which I wasn’t using this time, but wish I had been. I looked to see if I had a bottle around here somewhere, but I don’t. You put that stuff on clothing only. Spray it on, let it dry and it’s good for several washings, protecting you from everything from flies to ticks, chiggers, etc.. I’ll try to get a picture of a bottle of that at a later time. In the meantime, here is a picture of what I used yesterday.
I’m going to be honest. I guess it could have worked a bit better, but I’m not sure anything would have kept that swarm “Off” me under those conditions. Anyway, in the past I used Ranger Ready in combo with the Permethrin. I walked through Big Cypress many times, basically Everglades conditions, and I was good to go. Also, it smells a whole lot better than the Off as well. Thinking though, if I had only gone with the Ready Ranger without the added Permethrin, would I have been so fortunate? Maybe not. Ranger Ready’s primary ingredient is Picaridin, not to be confused with the Permethrin.
Happy Summer ya’ll!
