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I've sworn for years that shit is just 11 herbs and spices for the little vampire sons of bitches.
Soak your clothes gear in pyrethrin. It's more natural and generally safe. Humans have been using it for longer than the industrial revolution.
I've also had good luck with picaridin. It's some new synthetic horror, but it seems to work better than deet.
I kicked deet to the curb years ago.
Picaridin works wonderfully well at repelling ticks for when it's too hot out for permethrin pants. Though mosquitoes only care a bit if you've got repellent on, they'll still come after you no matter what you're wearing. In my experience
One note of caution- pyrethrin is good stuff and is generally relatively natural as it is derived from flowers. However it can be toxic to cats. So don't douse your clothes in the stuff and then go cuddle with Mr Mittens.
yes, once it dries though, it's cat safe, but when it's wet you shouldn't really mess with it either
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