How to be More Bug Free When Camping

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  • Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
  • Mosquito Sticks....www.walmart.co...
    Bug Bam Mosquito Grid....www.bugbam.com...
    Off Clip On....off.com/en/pro...
    Permethrin.....www.rei.com/pr...
    Permethrin Fact Sheet: Did you know?
    Download the Permethrin Fact Sheet PDF
    What is permethrin?
    It is a stable (synthetic) form of an insecticidal compound produced by the chrysanthemum flower.
    It is commonly used to treat lice (Nix 1% shampoo) and scabies infections (5% cream).
    It biodegrades quickly in contact with soil and water.
    It is odorless and will not stain clothing.
    How well does it work?
    It has been used as a clothing treatment to prevent bites from ticks, flies, and mosquitoes since the 1970s, and used by the military since the 1990s.
    It provides a quick tick knock-down effect - both repels and kills.
    A URI study found that people wearing permethrin-treated sneakers and socks were 73.6 times less likely to have a tick bite than those wearing untreated footwear.
    Each at-home treatment lasts for roughly 3-4 weeks (with washing!).
    Commercially-treated clothes can last up to 70 washes.
    Should I be concerned about using this chemical?
    Permethrin is over 2,250 times more toxic to ticks than humans.
    Put directly on the skin, typically less than 1% of active ingredient is absorbed into the body; DEET can be absorbed at over 20 times that rate.
    Exposure risk of permethrin-treated clothing to toddlers is 27 times below the EPA's Level of Concern (LOC).
    A 140-pound person would have no adverse health effects if exposed to 32 grams of permethrin/day. There is less than 1 gram of permethrin in an entire bottle of clothing treatment.
    Permethrin is pregnancy category B (showing no evidence of harm to fertility or fetus).
    **Caution: Permethrin won’t hurt humans or dogs but it is harmful to bees, fish, and aquatic insects - do not spray clothing near flowers or water sources. Do not allow cats near permethrin-treated clothing until it has fully dried.
    Bug Headnet....www.rei.com/pr...
    Bug suit...www.overstock....
    Thermacell....www.rei.com/pr...

Комментарии • 780

  • @paulinedelaney2486
    @paulinedelaney2486 4 года назад +22

    You are a hoot! I especially enjoyed the natural insect repellent segment. I've been watching for about five years and just about everything I now know about hammocks I learned from you. It's your fault a 67 year old, overweight, out-of-shape woman took her first ever backpacking trip this year and did 60 miles solo on the AT., packing a hammock and portable CPAP (the CPAP isn't your fault). You make it all seem so accessible. Thank you!
    I had some equipment failures early on (now resolved), then got bitten by a brown recluse which cut the trip short, but plan to return to the AT again in Feb. I'm off-the-boat Irish and enjoy all your Irish references, and I nearly fell over when you started spouting Japanese, as I speak it. You are so much fun to watch, and I learn so much from you. Thank you!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  4 года назад +5

      Good for you for getting out on the AT.
      I will happily take the blame. Ouch...watch out for those spidees!

  • @nathansharp3193
    @nathansharp3193 4 года назад +10

    I got tired of the skeeters biting me through my hammock at night and finally got some of the Gordon's Permethrin 10% Livestock & Premise Spray. I diluted it down to the 0.5% recommendation after doing LOTS of research. I dumped my hammock, long sleep pants, a couple long sleeve 'fishing' shirts, a few pairs of socks, and my Frogg Toggs rain jacket into a trash bag with a gallon of the 0.5% solution. I let it soak everything through and then hung everything out to dry.
    THE BUGS DIDN'T EAT ME ALIVE LAST NIGHT!!
    I did the math on the stuff I bought compared to the Sawyer brand stuff at Walmart and I got about $500.00 worth of solution for $16.00!! I now have enough to treat my camp gear every spring for the next four years, plus my first treatment.
    This stuff is going to really improve my happiness at camp in bug country and save me money on stinky skeeter spray. 👍

  • @johnpurdy9663
    @johnpurdy9663 7 лет назад +10

    Shug, the ASMR of the natural repellent was hilarious, thanks for the laugh and greetings from WI.

  • @EconoChallenge
    @EconoChallenge 7 лет назад +2

    You tossed in some really great advice at the end of this video. A few years back we were camping in a mature forest during some wet weather. Really light rain that was off and on all day for three days. On the morning of day three, it started. One loud crash after another as rain soaked rotten branches started falling all around us. They soaked up the rain and became so heavy they just broke off. It was a very unnerving experience. Great advice and a really good reminder Shug. Thank you.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +1

      Can be scary. So many tree deaths every year. Statistics are un-settling.

  • @christopherreeves5623
    @christopherreeves5623 6 лет назад +13

    Ok I know this video is from last year but I just wanted to let everyone know who finds this my story with Permethrin. Anyway I'm from Australia and I work in the bush five days a week (I spend more time in the bush then I do at home). Two years ago my company got some Permethrin I soaked all my work clothes actully the day before I got 14 ticks. Since soaking twice in two years I havn't had any ticks on me they still drop onto my clothes but they get off very quickly it's like I have a tick sheild :) anyway thats my story and Permethrin works.

    • @daphneraven6745
      @daphneraven6745 2 года назад

      Tyvk 4 this info! It should be an easy deal to figure out the equivalent brand in my neck of the woods.

  • @johnthomson7717
    @johnthomson7717 4 года назад

    This man should be on TV or in movies!!!... so charismatic and very funny without even trying! reminds me of Robin Willams when he goes off on his random tangents rants.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  4 года назад +1

      I bow deeply here!

  • @pjschroeder76
    @pjschroeder76 7 лет назад +36

    LITERALLY laughed out loud...gosh I feel good...I like you.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +11

      Thanks for that. I kinda did too.

  • @peterallen4605
    @peterallen4605 7 лет назад +2

    Great tips, definitely some new things to try. Never underestimate the power of a little campfire smoke. If I'm alone or with my kids and having a brief fire around or after dinner, I'll try to set up our tent or hammock downwind of the fire. Letting the smoke drift and permeate the tent and hammock while we eat. Once the fire's out, crawl into bed and no bugs. Sure, you and your stuff smell like a house fire when you get home, but it doesn't bother you on the trail.

  • @DannyWalker1949
    @DannyWalker1949 7 лет назад +3

    Thank You for your "Comical" way of telling people "How-To's" I love it. I laughed my butt off. Also, thanks for the links on this stuff my friend.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      Can't help myself...I gotta have fun doing it.

  • @Willie_MN
    @Willie_MN Год назад

    I JUST found your RUclips Videos buy accident after buying my 1st Hammock. I'm in my late 50's, Disabled and going to try a Hammock for Camping. Money is TIGHT so I followed a friends suggestion and picked up a Wise Owl. I hope it works out well. THANK YOU for your Videos! YOU are GREAT at what you do!!! THANK YOU!!!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Год назад

      Enjoy your hammock quest. That'll get you started.....ruclips.net/video/-Cvj0ISjzl8/видео.html

  • @Collins0566
    @Collins0566 7 лет назад +43

    That spit and slobbering fit @ the 4:55 mark..... I lost my coffee laughing on my new shirt. Where should I send the dry cleaning bill?

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +14

      Gives the shirt character!

    • @wolf1066
      @wolf1066 4 года назад +1

      Never mind that, I spent the entire time he was "shunning us" cackling hysterically! My cheek muscles are still aching.

  • @vsrorrer
    @vsrorrer 6 лет назад +1

    Fantastic video as usual! Let my granddaughters watch this one with me. You have new fans! They think you’re so funny and was absorbing the info for future hikes with Gram!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  6 лет назад +1

      I love this comment!

  • @evanvanheukelom6689
    @evanvanheukelom6689 7 лет назад +5

    Your videos are informative and never fail to make me smile. Thank you!

  • @leapyear9460
    @leapyear9460 3 года назад

    I liked the NPR voice for the earthy bug incense sticks. Too funny! Thx Shug

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  3 года назад

      That was fun for me...thankee.

  • @Losvatoslocos
    @Losvatoslocos 7 лет назад +1

    LOL> "DEET is always yelling." Damn you shug ..always get me to laugh out loud.

  • @fuzzyje7480
    @fuzzyje7480 5 лет назад +1

    "I have an urge to get a Henna tattoo and drink some unpasteurized milk ... Maybe hug a rabbit." You're the best act on RUclips, Shug. Thank you for the laughs and good information.

  • @DaveC-sx3gl
    @DaveC-sx3gl 3 года назад

    Easily one of the most entertaining RUclips videos I've watched. Loved it. I laughed. I cried. Ok, maybe I didn't cry....much.
    Great job!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  3 года назад +1

      Crylaughter......love it.

  • @BugBamOfficial
    @BugBamOfficial 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks so much for your coverage and support Shug. Note: All Bug Bam products are Made in the USA in Los Angeles, CA. Keep up the great work!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  6 лет назад

      Good to know....Thankee.

  • @quickplaya
    @quickplaya 5 лет назад +11

    "I have a sudden urge to get a henna tattoo... drink some unpasteurized milk... maybe hug a rabbit." -Shug 2017

  • @TheFLOMAN76
    @TheFLOMAN76 3 года назад

    Lol.... You are quite the character shug!
    And also well-informed so I appreciate your knowledge here. Good stuff! Thank you!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  3 года назад

      I appreciate that!....Whoooooo Buddy)))))

    • @TheFLOMAN76
      @TheFLOMAN76 3 года назад

      @@shugemery RIGHT ON!!

  • @karene9131
    @karene9131 7 лет назад +2

    Thank you so much for reviews of all the different products! I enjoy your sense of humor...bugs can drive a person crazy...love your visual of a bug attack! 😂 I also hike the SHT and I am camping at Leech Lake in August...I am sure the horseflies will be horrific!!!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      Thankee. Have a right goodie of a trip.

  • @critangotv8119
    @critangotv8119 5 лет назад

    Shug, you crazy bastard. I just thought you were nuts, but you are a good guy trying to send people into the woods prepared. I respect it

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  5 лет назад

      The crazy bastard nods approval.

  • @Mr.Donahue
    @Mr.Donahue 7 лет назад +1

    I finally made the switch and bought a hammock. It's so good. Shug you were my primary insperation for making the switch.

  • @ArktikosAdventures
    @ArktikosAdventures 7 лет назад +1

    Once again, it's always refreshing to see your awesome sense of humor and entertaining lessons/advice... Luckily all we need to worry about here in the arctic are gargantuan skeeters... Thanks Shug! I shall take heed. Keep carrying on carrying on!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      I bet they are. What a place to be.

  • @andrewoffer7369
    @andrewoffer7369 7 лет назад +4

    making a video about bug protection for nearly half an hour that's interesting informative and entertaining is very difficult and i thank you for it (you make it look easy) i'm off camping up to scotland in a few weeks and i know the "wee beasties" will be waiting for me

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +4

      Started out to be a 5 minute video.

  • @RallohE
    @RallohE 7 лет назад +1

    I laughed, I giggled a bit and as always I learnt a bit! Like that Off Clip-on a lot. Still have one of the original large ones. Hey it works!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +1

      It all helps. Hate the breakfast skeeters the most.

    • @WarGrrl3
      @WarGrrl3 4 года назад

      I have one of the old big blue ones too. I use it every summer. It really does work. I didn't know they made a new small one, I hope it works as well cuz I'm going to get one.

  • @graycypher
    @graycypher 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks for sharing, Shug,
    I recently purchased the Thermacell MR-BP, and used it for a week camping (7/2-8) with my sons' boy scout troop. I slept in my hammock and didn't use a bug net. I had no bug issues, other than moths when I turned on my headlamp.
    I sprayed my hammock and clothing with Permethrin, used Picaridin on my skin, and used the Thermacell near my hammock. I lit the Thermacell about 15 minutes before getting in to my hammock (10 PM). I let it burn for a couple of hours and turned it off when nature called. In the morning, just before getting up (5am), I lit it again. All three seemed to do the trick.
    I did see lots of ticks, but they didn't want to stay on me and my clothing. Mosquitoes were nowhere to be found near my hanging spot. Flys and moths seemed to stay away too. I did have a battery powered fan over my head and that seem to keep flys away.
    I'll have to try the sticks and see how well they work. Thanks again!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      Good to hear it really works.

  • @Ranger24
    @Ranger24 7 лет назад +16

    Ticks look at me and say, "I'm not THAT hungry!"

  • @rbakken2999
    @rbakken2999 7 лет назад +1

    Lot of great tips. Permetherin works great against ticks. And your falling tree tip hit home. I was sleeping on the banks of the St. Croix River in my hammock. In the middle of the night a big tree came down next to me. Thought I was a goner! Beavers were taking trees down.

  • @PaulOutdoors
    @PaulOutdoors 7 лет назад +1

    Hilariously superb as always Shug. Great information. Looking forward to seeing that henna tattoo :)

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      Thankee. My henna will be clown!

  • @Goldswan1
    @Goldswan1 7 лет назад +1

    Just used Permethrin for the first time this year because you mentioned it in an earlier video. I haven't seen a tick yet and the skeeters seemed to be less bothersome. Loved this video, sharing it with my family.

  • @rickcortes_7654
    @rickcortes_7654 7 лет назад

    Brother you are now my favorite channel. You would fit in with my family. Nothing but good time and laughs.

  • @fredjacobs1827
    @fredjacobs1827 7 лет назад

    Thank you Shug, not just for the video but for being a fabulous entertainer! Love from your South African fan and family.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      Thankee for that. Whoooooo Buddy)))))

  • @kalpoulard6313
    @kalpoulard6313 7 лет назад +5

    Excellent info Shug, many thanks.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +1

      Y'elcome and thanks.

  • @hmarkison
    @hmarkison 7 лет назад +1

    Shug - I just discovered your channel and I'm having a great time going through some of the past vids. That is, until I found the BWCA canoe trip. You're killin' me! BWCA is my favourite place on earth but between living in Michigan and a few other lame excuses like prepping up for the Appalachian Trail next year, I haven't been there in too many years. Now I have to figure out how to get out there in between all the hiking. It's great to see the place, even if it is only in video form.
    Keep up the good work...
    Hawk

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +1

      I feel lucky to live only 5 hours away from the BWCA. I like the hiking trails there to. Most folks dont know there are any.

    • @hmarkison
      @hmarkison 7 лет назад

      I found out about the hiking when I passed the trailhead for the Kek, when I was going into Snowbank. Always wanted to hike one way and paddle back.
      BTW, you can save mucho dinero by buying quarts of 10-36% permethrin from places like Tractor Supply and diluting it. Has a little smell for a short time but goes away. Also gotta try the deer fly patches.

  • @H67530n
    @H67530n 5 лет назад

    Great , informative, hilarious, especially the Sotto voce herbal repellent. Excellent Shug!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  5 лет назад

      Thanks. Love Sotto.....

  • @josephgschwartz
    @josephgschwartz 7 лет назад +1

    Day walkers unite.
    Mosquitos never seem to bite me.
    The Sawyer spray is a godsend though when I'm actually going on an adventure

  • @RAKRail
    @RAKRail 7 лет назад

    Shug, thanks for all the info on bug repellents... Who would have thought you could add humor to this topic..? Thanks for the laughs too...

  • @KateGoldauthoress
    @KateGoldauthoress 7 лет назад +4

    The memo at the end of this is very important! always look up!

  • @michaelg.gartman1148
    @michaelg.gartman1148 7 лет назад

    Hi and thanks for the video from coastal South Carolina where bugnets and insect repellent can be found on Restaurant menus! Cheers!

  • @robbanta2979
    @robbanta2979 7 лет назад +7

    you had me really cracking up on this one.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +6

      Thankee. Tired and punchy.

  • @stevecunningham5374
    @stevecunningham5374 4 года назад

    Another point well taught. I love your videos cuz I learn and laugh. Shug you are the man. Too Hip to be Square ! I total riot to listen to. Stay cool.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  4 года назад

      Whooooo Buddy and thankee.

  • @KuntryRD
    @KuntryRD 7 лет назад +1

    When you lit that natural stick up, I was just thinking: wow that looks like an extra-large doobie. Good tips. I may have to pick up one of those grid things.

  • @johnlongstaff4202
    @johnlongstaff4202 3 года назад

    Shug you are a gem. Thanks for the laughs.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  3 года назад

      A diamond in the rough........! Thankee for the good and fine words.

  • @57koop
    @57koop 7 лет назад +55

    Shug, I always enjoy your videos but to be honest with you this one really bugged me!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +38

      It repelled me too.

    • @MrTmax74
      @MrTmax74 7 лет назад +6

      shugemery oh snap!

    • @57koop
      @57koop 7 лет назад +5

      shugemery :)

  • @JohnSmith-vb6jx
    @JohnSmith-vb6jx 4 года назад

    Got my daily dose of Shug...that aluminium cookpot drool was yet another classic moment.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  4 года назад

      Don't recall that but glad you got a dose! Whoooo Buddy)))) Thankee.

    • @JohnSmith-vb6jx
      @JohnSmith-vb6jx 4 года назад

      @@shugemery You slipped into your doofus mode and told us to do our own research "cuz I eat out of aluminium and have for a long time..." at which point the drooling ensued.
      You know, I bet your a Red Skelton fan too. I see a little bit of him in your slapstick. You bring it all my friend, and I enjoy it.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  4 года назад +1

      I did watch Red a lot with my Dad in my youth.

  • @Woodswalker1965
    @Woodswalker1965 7 лет назад +1

    Im a believer in permethrin as well. A multi dimensional defense against the bugs is sage advice!

  • @stevietattoo1
    @stevietattoo1 7 лет назад +1

    Iam Enjoying your videos Shug, keep up the great humorous informative tips on camping buddy , ya do a great Carl Childers also lol alright den 👍👊

  • @davidmahoney7960
    @davidmahoney7960 6 лет назад +1

    Aim I the only one that was inching through this whole video. Great video

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  6 лет назад +1

      Thankee. You mean itching, right.

    • @davidmahoney7960
      @davidmahoney7960 6 лет назад

      shugemery I don’t know who’s dumber me or my spellcheck lol

  • @jdsmith8135
    @jdsmith8135 7 лет назад

    Funny stuff, good bug tips, really sobering message about widowmakers at the end. Fantastic vid.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      Needs to always be repeated.

  • @dannyh9010
    @dannyh9010 7 лет назад

    My wife kept talking to me from the kitchen as I watched this, so I kept pausing it. Shug, you really can make some faces! I'm glad to see that sector 7 is even more secure now that you took down the dead branches.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      Those freeze frames can be horrific.

  • @pricewhitlock7488
    @pricewhitlock7488 4 года назад +1

    Dude!! You are hilarious! You remind me of Red Skelton. But...good info. I'm gonna watch again and take notes. BTW, where can I get one of those hats?

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  4 года назад +1

      It is a Stetson bucket hat. Thankee.

  • @DonP_is_lostagain
    @DonP_is_lostagain 7 лет назад +1

    good info Shug as usual. I discovered the Off fan thingy a few years ago and I won't be without it when I'm in camp. I soak everything in farm grade Permethrin (good for livestock and dogs) and it works like a charm. I also have used that all natural stuff, but just isn't as effective as the Picaridin or DEET (which I've read in past studies can be carcinogenic if used too often @ 100%). Gonna have to try that Japanese product now. Thanks for the info! Cheers! DonP

  • @C41NUS
    @C41NUS 7 лет назад

    thank you for making this video it had alot of info about PERMETHRIN I didnt know. just climbed to the top of Eagle Mtn. 2 days ago it was the most beautiful thing ive ever seen in Minnesota. still all bug spray aside I still have enough bug bites to remember the trip for weeks.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      Been meaning to get to Eagle. A couple of campsites out there too.

    • @C41NUS
      @C41NUS 7 лет назад

      shugemery yea it was flat out gorgeous out there. it was kind of a rocky trail but the beautiful view made it worth it

  • @jameshildebrand3442
    @jameshildebrand3442 7 лет назад

    the king of lolly gag strikes again, thanks for the info shug

  • @CampfireTalk
    @CampfireTalk 7 лет назад

    The Herbal Armor segment was solid gold, SOLID GOLD!
    Good info as always. I don't normally do much for me in this dept. I do bring spray when I take my kids. I want them to enjoy to woods. Bugs seem to leave me alone most of the time. Bad blood maybe : )
    Good stuff and the mouth drool was a real humdinger!
    All secure

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      I felt soooo serene. May talk that way more often.

  • @doogegluck5907
    @doogegluck5907 6 лет назад

    i also use the head net to pre-filter the crud out of water before i put it through my filter. filtering out the small stream debris helps keep the filter from clogging up,

  • @samualiam9981
    @samualiam9981 7 лет назад

    Shug. This is EXACTLY what I needed as I'm heading up to my place next week and the bugs are as vicious as ever. Thank you.

  • @paulb205
    @paulb205 6 лет назад

    Man Shug!!! You had me rolling on the ground and busting my gut with this video!!! Much appreciated!!!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  6 лет назад

      Whoooooo Buddy)))))

    • @paulb205
      @paulb205 6 лет назад

      Hey Shug! Out on my farm just south of Stillwater watching the fire camping out back - with a tent! While dreaming about hammocks!! Watching Shug videos with my daughter! Whooo buddy!!

  • @suannedorman621
    @suannedorman621 5 лет назад +1

    So funny, very informative, I shared on FB to all my camping friends and family. The Thermacell works GREAT! We used ours while camping and working in the garden. They also make a tabletop version with pretty color changing lights. 😂🤣

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  5 лет назад

      Thankee. May have to get a Party-Cell sometime to keep those skeeters back.

  • @robertfrederick9061
    @robertfrederick9061 7 лет назад

    To fend off chiggers I use sublimed sulfur powder on my lower legs, socks & boot tops or shoe at the ankle. I also sprinkle & spread it on the groin area, waist, armpits & neck. Some folks object to the slight sulfur smell if they are hunters. Before I learned about the sublimed sulfur I used all sorts of insect sprays but I was once hospitalized for a large severe chigger bites infection of the lower legs. Using the sublimed sulfur keeps chiggers off.

  • @traprmike
    @traprmike 7 лет назад

    chief Mike from Adams here; I discovered permethrin a few years ago when spring turkey hunting. great stuff. the ticks almost made me quit turkey hunting. soaked my pants, socks/boots, and everything else. let it dry and I was good to go for season. tick free! previous year, not so much. stay cool up there. Southern Sector 7 is secure.

  • @MrF4tty
    @MrF4tty Год назад

    I needed a little bug repellent refresher before my BWCA trip. Thanks!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Год назад

      At the time I was not hip to the ThermoCell backpacker model. Now I swear by it~~
      www.thermacell.com/products/mr300-repeller

  • @sarsaparila
    @sarsaparila 7 лет назад

    Your bug sound effects are top notch.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +1

      I am 1/8th bug by nature! Thankee.

  • @aaronz28
    @aaronz28 7 лет назад +1

    Hey Shug thanks for good entertainment and good first hand info. I use a Thermacell quite a bit. I've had it about five years, from boundary waters to island Royal. It does have a little weight to it and a little bulky but totally worth it.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      Nice to hear they work so well.

  • @mbigatti
    @mbigatti 7 лет назад

    Hey Shug! A trick that truly works without chemicals is to hang dryer sheets from you. Rip one into two or three pieces and hang one from your belt, one from your pack, and one from somewhere else and you'll be skeeter-free!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      I keep hearing that. Will try it for sure.

  • @MstrRo
    @MstrRo 7 лет назад

    Hey Shug, well done. Did you know: You can get concentrated Permetherin and dilute it to 5% as this is the % that is effective and is what Sawyer uses. Any more concentrated than 5% is no more effective than higher concentrations. There is also a company that does what is called a lifetime treatment at 70 washings. It is suggested that after doing a Sawyer Permetherin Treatment (and drying), that you store your Permetherized clothing in a black plastic bag as Permetherin degrades in air and in sunlight. Sawyer is said to last 6 weeks or 6 washings before retreatment is necessary. Some use a mosquito netting instead of a no-see-um as the mosquito netting offers more ventilation. If there are no-see-ums, use your Permetherin on your mosquito head net. Enjoy your buggy summer.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      I don't really do much Summer camping. More people, bugs and heat. Summer is my work season.

    • @MstrRo
      @MstrRo 7 лет назад

      I don't summer camp either. There is something about the Northwoods in the Fall or if you catch a window in the Spring.

  • @joeschmitz2165
    @joeschmitz2165 7 лет назад

    the thermacell is 100% effective. I use when hunting in the SC swamps and it works like a charm.

  • @jerryoven
    @jerryoven 7 лет назад

    Thanks for the Wideomaker bit Shug. Even public campgrounds have them.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +1

      They are everywhere.

  • @seanbergeson4943
    @seanbergeson4943 5 лет назад +1

    Like your RUclips channel I'm here in park rapids MN you give very good advice

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  5 лет назад +1

      Whooooo Buddy))))

    • @seanbergeson4943
      @seanbergeson4943 5 лет назад

      @@shugemery I'm planing to do a hike threw the sht trail next spring this is going to be my first hike threw and eventually I want to hike at doctor have Eney advice to tell me for being a beginner hiker

    • @seanbergeson4943
      @seanbergeson4943 5 лет назад

      The at that what I meant

  • @ClearTheDeck
    @ClearTheDeck 7 лет назад

    All Terrain Natural shenanigans reminded me of the movie quote "I'll have what (s)he's having", LOL. About checking for widowmakers, remember that car campgrounds are not immune. We were once on a site, having already pitched the tent and mostly set things up before we realized that the huge tree at the back was mostly dead. Packed everything up, informed the camp office, and shifted sites immediately.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      Best to move...and be safe.

  • @walte99
    @walte99 7 лет назад

    Thermacels are the bomb for mosquitos. I still hunt in low country South Carolina swamps and wouldn't be without one. You still need to spray down pant legs for chiggers and ticks, though. Great video!

  • @inthewoodswithbigfoot3941
    @inthewoodswithbigfoot3941 7 лет назад

    The skin-so-soft that you used is awesome! Thanks for the entertainment!

  • @snidetripod
    @snidetripod 7 лет назад

    Great video Shug!! Gave me a laugh before going to work in the buggy outdoors today. Smart idea with the ropes to pull down yer widow makers

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      Thankee. Got more to pull down too.

  • @seaotter52
    @seaotter52 7 лет назад

    Permithrin works really good. I get concentrated from the farm store. Takes a couple days to not smell so I treat clothes a week or so before and after drying, store in a trash bag until the trip.

  • @ellisholcomb2299
    @ellisholcomb2299 7 лет назад +1

    good information thanks for sharing your experience out on the trails wish you all the very best my friend

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +1

      Y'elcome. Carry forth.

  • @erick6014
    @erick6014 7 лет назад +1

    Shug, cracking me up with your review of the cruelty-free sticks XD

  • @aaroncasey9255
    @aaroncasey9255 7 лет назад

    I live in Alabama, and I hope there is nothing worse than chiggers . Love the video Shug . I'm going to get me some of that promethium and try it. Thanks ⛺️👍

  • @amandanelson5484
    @amandanelson5484 7 лет назад

    thanks Shug !...some really useful info !...i'm in the Uk, we get bugs but not as fearsome as i think you get in the US...great idea to spray clothes.top tip...love your videos

  • @PumpkinVillage
    @PumpkinVillage 7 лет назад

    Excellent video. Just found the off clip ons last month and they do seem to work very well. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

  • @justme413
    @justme413 7 лет назад +2

    For what you pay for that Sawyer's bottle i can get a gallon jug from the farm supply in the livestock fly spray section and dilute it down to the same .5% solution as the Sawyers. I mix it by the gallon in a garden sprayer and after I soak my clothes and gear and leave em to dry i use the rest around the outside of the house and we dont have ants, spiders, etc.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +2

      I ain't got no farm! Truly though...we do have farm supply places but it is a long drive. So i spend heavily on close places.

    • @justme413
      @justme413 7 лет назад

      im rural also but our local grain elevator does bulk for the local farmers so kinda have to drive 30 miles to get what we need unless we want to buy a pallet of the stuff, lol. But i understand what your sayin.

  • @MrTmax74
    @MrTmax74 7 лет назад

    The ticky ticky tickyyyy woods, the ticky ticky tuckyyyy woods... I had to sing it!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      Chim chimaree tick ticky tick.....

  • @zackwilliams32
    @zackwilliams32 7 лет назад +4

    Love your work Shug!

  • @bryanoshaughnessy2017
    @bryanoshaughnessy2017 7 лет назад

    I just found this guy. He cracks me up! Sign me up.

  • @sheilahenry7279
    @sheilahenry7279 2 года назад

    Oh my!! I live in Ms. & mosquitoes are our native soul mates!
    This year 2022 (late catching up on your videos) is one of the worst years!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  2 года назад

      I find my Thermocell gives mea fair bit of protection--!

  • @kirkh.2522
    @kirkh.2522 7 лет назад

    As always thanks for the tips Shug. I still get a laugh out of some of your videos, thanks for that. Take care and be safe.

  • @SalineScott
    @SalineScott 7 лет назад +4

    You cracked me up when you said you lit one. Hahahahaha
    Great tips with the bugs.

  • @Laughinghawg
    @Laughinghawg 6 лет назад

    The rendition of the 'save the earth people' was great. When the huggers come at me telling me I don't care, I just tell them 'when It (whatever 'it' is) works twice as good and it costs half as much, you at least have my attention'.

  • @TatDarYow
    @TatDarYow 7 лет назад +2

    Thanks for the information Sug. I live in Alaska and I've been in places where the bugs were so bad they can drive you crazy if your not protected.
    I always enjoy your videos. By the way when are you going to do some more BBQ videos?
    Thanks again Sug
    Good stuff
    Larry

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      I will next time I do a big BBQ. Pretty much will be the same as the others though....ruclips.net/p/PL27A412931121C97E

  • @leootp22
    @leootp22 6 лет назад +1

    Dude, you are hilarious! Great tips too! Thanks for sharing

  • @scgobbler
    @scgobbler 7 лет назад +1

    DEET will melt some forms of plastic as well, so I take great care if that's all I have especially when fly fishing. It will take the coating right off your fly line!

  • @riverrat1149
    @riverrat1149 7 лет назад +2

    Allethrin is a synthetic duplicate of a component of pyrethrum. Pyrethrum is a botanical insecticide extracted from chrysanthemum flowers. Allethrin, the first synthetic pyrethroid, was introduced in 1949, and is a mixture of several isomeric forms. The most common form is a 4:1 mixture of the trans- and cis-isomers.
    Pyrethrum was a genus of several Old World plants now classified as Chrysanthemum or Tanacetum (e.g., C. coccineum) which are cultivated as ornamentals for their showy flower heads. Pyrethrum continues to be used as a common name for plants formerly included in the genus Pyrethrum. Pyrethrum is also the name of a natural insecticide made from the dried flower heads of Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium and Chrysanthemum coccineum.
    This what is in the Coghlan's Mosquito Sticks.I have been researching this myself as I am headed to mosquito hell called Mildred Lakes.The key ingredient in the Latex doo hickey is the geranium oil.Many recipes for making your own repellent from this.
    Shug, my thermal cell does not sound like your thermal cell!Another great performance, thanks for making my morning great and off to work I go!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +1

      Good to know Professor:::::

  • @dennispinar2103
    @dennispinar2103 6 лет назад

    Best commercial for herbal armor ever!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  6 лет назад +1

      Whoooooo Buddy....said in that voice.

  • @ujjc001
    @ujjc001 7 лет назад

    Best impression of mosquitoes ever.

  • @timbennett7211
    @timbennett7211 7 лет назад

    And I have used a thermacell quite a bit hunting and camping...they work really well

  • @Hukfyn
    @Hukfyn 7 лет назад +1

    Great Shug, I got the bug. I just need cordage now to stitch my sides up then I'm done. Cheers buddy 😂😂

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      Use spectra cord!

    • @Hukfyn
      @Hukfyn 7 лет назад

      Will do Shug, keep up the sterling work big fella.

  • @_Bryant.R
    @_Bryant.R 7 лет назад +19

    I like your shirt!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +4

      Smokey says...thankee.

    • @yetirn8786
      @yetirn8786 7 лет назад

      So...are you anti-Trump, Pro-NATL Parks, both? Neither??

    • @Singularity2039
      @Singularity2039 7 лет назад +2

      Let's not mix politics with the blissful Hammock life .. just my opinion.
      Do what y'all want.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +3

      I just like Smokey the Bear.

    • @_Bryant.R
      @_Bryant.R 7 лет назад

      shugemery the parks are pretty cool too.

  • @ChattieCathy71
    @ChattieCathy71 4 года назад

    Thank you for that. I shared and saved in hammock playlist.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  4 года назад

      Whooooo Buddy))))...or Betty)))))

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades 7 лет назад

    Lots of great ideas and tips. In the Scottish higlands there are super tiny midges, that if they land on you there are so many you cant see your skin. I avoid these places, i love the winter camping.

  • @tombeckett4340
    @tombeckett4340 5 лет назад +1

    Believe me Shug Therma Cell does work well. I live in northern Ontario and we sure have lots of bugs . 🇨🇦👍

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  5 лет назад +1

      Yes they do. Got one for my wife for backyard and works mighty fine.

    • @AquaTech225
      @AquaTech225 3 года назад

      I never had luck with that thing unless the air was just stagnant not moving at all

    • @tombeckett4340
      @tombeckett4340 3 года назад

      @@AquaTech225 my wife always uses one while walking the dogs during bug season. She loves it. They are popular here in Ontario. Cheers.🇨🇦👍