Bug Spray Destories Bike Gear/Clothing? | Thread profile

i just returned from the boundary waters in minnesota and tried the pacaidin cutter stuff..... no good... i would put it on and in 15 minutes have swarms covering me. i would blast the 100% deet and it would last 2 hours.

Bug Spray Destories Bike Gear/Clothing ? I can think of much more challenging ways to destroy a bike, but if this works more power to ya.

Quote: Originally Posted by CU-Murph Looking for a bug spray I can use that won't destroy my bike clothing. I read the bottles of most bug sprays and they say "use only on cotton, wool, or nylon." The can then says "DON'T use on spandex, rubber, [etc.]...." I've seen helmets "melt" from bug spray. Any suggestions? Thanks! ...

Quote: Originally Posted by DIRTJUNKIE, QVC sells a clip on bug repellent that apparently works great. Just clip it on your shirt and off you go, and it doesn't have DEET. I think that's one of those tiny electronic things that emits a high-frequency sound that's supposed to be inaudible to humans. I bought a couple locally a few ...

Quote: Originally Posted by f3rg I think that's one of those tiny electronic things that emits a high-frequency sound that's supposed to be inaudible to humans. I bought a couple locally a few years ago and I could very much hear the f'ers. Back-in-the-day I bought via mail order a high-frequency sonic insect repellent device. I ...

Quote: Originally Posted by CU-Murph Guess I just have to move faster. Or shave off all your hair...I mean ALL of it.

Buy some wool cycling clothing . My experience has been that using anything other than deet is basically no different than using nothing.

Quote: Originally Posted by CU-Murph Thanks. But need stuff that will repel ticks, too. They are BAD down here. Guess I just have to move faster. Yeah, seriously, just keep moving. I don't see much need for bug spray on a bike. I suppose if you have problems with the tiny deer ticks though. If you must have it on for ticks,...

Quote: Originally Posted by Nat Or shave off all your hair...I mean ALL of it. Please tell me you're not going to be doing a FULL inspection?

Quote: Originally Posted by DIRTJUNKIE, Please tell me you're not going to be doing a FULL inspection? I was trying to think of something clever to say, having to do with rolling him in flour and looking, but in the end I find I have no good rebutthole.