Emergency,
Survival,
Camping
And
Preparedness
Equipment
Bug Stuff
The outdoors is great, but the bugs that inhabit it aren't! These products will give you the upper hand in the battle against insects and pests.
Products on this page...
AfterBite Bite and Sting
Relief
Ben's Max 95% DEET Insect Repellent
Natrapel DEET-Free Insect Repellent
De-Ticker Tick Remover
Permanone Permethrin Spray
Mosquito Net
Infant's Mosquito Net
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Are you the main menu for mosquitoes? Chigger bites driving you crazy? Maybe it's that bee sting that you got when you stopped to smell the roses... if you have a painful, itchy bite or sting, then AfterBite will bring fast relief. Contained in a vial about the size of a fat marker pen, AfterBite is easy to tuck in your purse, pack, pocket, or glovebox. Easy to use, too... just daub a little on with the special applicator tip and the itch disappears! It works within seconds to end the pain and itch of bites from mosquitoes, flies, chiggers and ants, and is also effective on stings from bees, wasps, and jellyfish. You'll want to carry this wherever you go, and it's safe to use on the whole family (age 2 and older).
Ben's MAX contains 95% DEET for maximum protection against ticks and biting insects. Comes in an easy to use spray pump bottle, and the protection lasts up to 10 hours. (The percentage of DEET a product contains determines how long a single application will last, NOT how effective it is!) This is a water-based formulation that ensures less absorption of DEET, less possibility of skin or eye irritation, and reduced flammability. If you're tired of being the main attraction for all those biting critters, try Ben's MAX. The bright orange bottle means it won't get lost, and you won't find a higher concentration of DEET anywhere, so a little goes a long way. Comes in a 1.25 ounce spray pump bottle. One other positive point, a portion of all sales are donated to the manufacturer's Environmental Donation Program.
Natrapel
DEET Free Insect Repellent
If you can't use DEET based products and want a super insect repellent, try Natrapel (pronounced "Natch-ra-pel"). Clinical tests show it to be as effective as DEET-based Skintastic ™, and twice as effective as Skin-So-Soft ™ in repelling insects! Natrapel uses citronella and vanillin to protect against biting insects, and contains aloe vera for smooth application and a gentle, non-oily, moisturizing formula. Natrapel smells great, is safe for use on kids and grownups alike, and gives 2-3 hours of protection. Backpacker magazine says Natrapel is "the citronella formula to beat". Comes in an easy to use bottle with a controlled flow applicator, so it's simple to apply without a mess. Try Natrapel, you'll love it! 2 ounces.
The De-Ticker is a safe, sanitary, easy and painless way to remove ticks, and it's based on scientific principle! A tick does not "bite" you, rather it drills into you with a barbed tube through which it sucks blood. If one tries to simply pull a tick off, the barbed mouthpiece may be left in the skin to cause problems. There are folk remedies to get a tick to back out of the skin by itself, but they are slow and never foolproof. The barbs of a tick's mouth resist being pulled out, but by turning the tick in a counterclockwise motion, the barbs are literally "unscrewed" from the host. The De-Ticker's spring loaded jaws firmly grasp the tick with just the right amount of pressure, and it's a simple procedure to simply twist the barrel counterclockwise, without pulling, and remove the tick whole and intact without any sensation to the host. So simple that even a child can use it, it comes with a handy pocket clip, is Made in the U.S.A., and carries a lifetime guarantee from the manufacturer. Hunters will find this perfect to use on their hunting dogs, and it's great for all pet owners, campers and hikers, kids, and anyone else who ventures into the outdoors. Measures 3 3/4" long, weighs 0.4 oz.
This is designed to be sprayed on your clothing, NOT your body, to kill and repel mosquitoes, ticks, mites and chiggers. It actually binds to the fabric, and will last through several machine washings for at least two weeks. The six ounce can contains enough unscented spray to treat two sets of clothing (a set = shirt, trousers and socks).
This ultra fine 196 polyester mesh fits over a single sleeping bag or cot and can be suspended with rope or paracord from the six reinforced tie tabs. Olive green in color, measures 32" x 78" x 59", and weighs 6 oz.
Great to keep mosquitoes, flies, bees and other flying insects off your infant or toddler while enjoying the great outdoors! The fine knitted white polyester mesh has an elastic hem to fit snugly on most carriages, strollers, baby carriers and playpens. Measures 48" x 48", weighs 1.2 oz.