Permethrin is registered by the EPA Factory-Treated Clothing to Repel Insects The only insect repellent currently used for factory treatment of clothing is permethrin. Permethrin is a broad spectrum, non-systemic, synthetic pyrethroid insecticide that targets adults and larvae of many species of biting, chewing, scaling, soil, and flying invertebrates. Permethrin is registered by the EPA as an insecticide for use in a variety of settings. When used to pre-treat clothing, it is an insect repellent. ... Women Who are Pregnant or Nursing Based on our review of scientific studies, there is no evidence of reproductive or developmental effects to mother or child following exposure to permethrin. http://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/repellent-treated-clothing#treated clothing intro
Registered with the EPA, Burlington Labs.. No Fly Zone insect repellent technology is a contact insecticide and/or repellent, helping protect you from insects and insect-borne diseases. No Fly Zone is effective against multiple species of crawling and flying insects. No Fly Zone’s active ingredient permethrin is a synthetic form of a naturally occurring repellent found in the chrysthanthemum flower. Permethrin is registered with the EPA as an insect repellent on apparel, and with the FDA as an insect repellent for agricultural and pharmaceutical end uses.
APPLICATION Our unique, patented process and proprietary binding system provides a uniform application across the fabric. As treated fabric, No Fly Zone requires no further processing. The application is extremely consistent and durable.
No Fly Zone can be processed with various types of fibers: nylon, polyester, cotton, wool and Nomex®.
LL Bean... Why We Love It Nothing ruins a fishing trip like swarms of bugs. That won’t be a problem in this bug repellent shirt. Developed with the help of Burlington Labs, we evenly treated the fabric with Permethrin – a synthetic form of a naturally occurring insect repellent found in chrysanthemums. It has thoughtfully placed pockets and vents for a comfortable day out on the lake or ocean. And lastly, you don’t have to worry about ironing because this shirt isn’t just bug free, it’s wrinkle-free.
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