On 4 Jul 2005 07:51:19 -0700, "George Adams"
wrote:

I use Ben's 100, which is 99% Deet, and I tend to agree with Tim, in
that the major difference in the concentrations is the length of
protection rather than the amount. That said, however, my experience
with the very low concentrations, (15% and below), is that they are not
very effective.

I have been using the high concentration for many years, and, so far
have no ill effects. ( I consider the greenish glow from my skin to be
a bonus for night fishing g)

Kidding aside, there are shirts and caps available from several
manufacturers that are treated with a long lasting bug repellent, and
there is a spray (Sawyer) available that is used to treat clothes. I
use the spray on my fishing hat and it seems to be effective.

I'm with you, George. In Labrador the only way to survive is by using
Ben's 100. The Buzz Off clothing products sold by many manufacturers
work well. And, if you spray your clothes with some of the 30% stuff
(including your hat), you should be bug free for awhile.

Forget the bug hats/jackets. While they work in keeping the biting
insects away from your skin, they will coat the screen so thick that
it will be impossible to see through them. Been there. Done that.

Dave