August 22 - availability of permethrin

[Miguel47]

Just wondering if I can buy a spray can of permethrin in St. Jean. Does anyone know if it's available at the local outfitters? Thanks.

 

[Kanga]

You can buy Clako. Comes in a nice small pilgrim size bottle. The bites sell it, possibly the tourist office and hiking shop too.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Virtually all Tourist Offices in France carry permethrin. The French are serious about bed bug control!!

 

[Miguel47]

You can buy Clako. Comes in a nice small pilgrim size bottle. The bites sell it, possibly the tourist office and hiking shop too.

Thanks for the advice Kanga. I will pick up a can of Clako in St Jean on Day 1.

Miguel

 

[Miguel47]

Virtually all Tourist Offices in France carry permethrin. The French are serious about bed bug control!!

Thanks falcon, that's very reassuring!

Best,
Miguel

 

[Kanga]

Sorry - I meant the gites carry it, not the bites! How Freudian is that slip.

 

[fallow]

I have bought some permethrin soak here in Aus and plan to spray my pack and soak my sleep gear before I leave. I would like to buy a spray when I get to Spain for 'just in case'. Will I be able to find one in Pamplona do you think? Thanks for any info.