Bye Bye Mosquitoes - Hello Insect Repellant Clothing

There are quite a number of different types of insect repellant available today and if you live in the South like I do you need to know as much as possible about all of them if you are to survive in the hottest time of the year outdoors. One of the newest types of insect repellant today is insect repellant clothing, which is the most effective way to cover 95% of your body from the mosquitoes. The military considers these type of clothing essential for survival in adverse conditions. There are of course other type repellant like wipes, spays and patches but the clothing does a better job than any of these in rough, infested territory.

The Permethrin saturated clothing that includes a DEET solution strong enough to do the job, but safe enough to wear, results in the combination of an ultrathon solution capable of withstanding the heat and sun that comes with many insect infested areas. There are many that consider working in safety netting the best option, and it is still an additional safety precaution that allows you to limit the amount of chemicals you need to use, but this type of clothing can protect those that work in adverse conditions where insect netting might not be a feasible option.

Even with repellent clothing, you will have other areas of skin that are exposed and you have to consider the sprays, wipes and other chemical possibilities to keep your skin protected from mosquitoes. While the insect repellent clothing that is treated with Permethrin will protect the majority of your body, you might need additional preventive measures. Presently there are personal repellent device options on the market which allow you to control the chemical exposure your comfortable with.

For those that are employed in outside jobs that require working in tropical areas, it is easy to understand the value of clothing and the other repellent options that are available. With the natural systems there are ones safer than using DEET which are quite effective. Citronella oil is a popular option, but there are other natural repellents that are quite effective and easily available.

The famous "bug zapper" is another form of insect eliminator that is chemical free. In addition, there are clever pest offensive systems that use everything from motion-activated sprayers to defensive devices that can be worn on your belt loop and feature an igniter while burning butane to keep mosquitoes and other pests away from the area, especially those insects that are within a hundred feet of proximity.

No matter what your need may be there is a bug repellent devise that should satisfy your needs. While insect repellent clothing is one of the most popular methods that outdoor workers are considering, there are many other products available that employ a number of ideas for keeping pesky insects under control. If you are exposed to the elements because you work outside, you might be exposed to situations where insects are out of control, exposing you to health conditions like West Nile virus. For the best repellant options, you might want to consider insect repellent clothing or some other kind of personal repellent system to replace the chemical alternatives. There are organic insect repellents and natural ones to consider, as well.