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Permethrin

camelle

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Hi All:
My question today is: How/where can I get a can of Permethrin in Canada? I have checked with local stores and so far, no luck. Short of driving to Spokane (closest REI) any other suggestions?

Thanks everyone!

Buen Camino!

Ellen
 
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Recall suggests you can't. Canada is one of the countries that has banned the sale of Permethrin on the grounds of it's potential harmful impact on humans. (never mind it's impact on other life forms).

There are extensive threads on the forum on the merits / debits of permethrin use, bug control and similar. Anything you may need is available in Spain, probably cheaper than you can buy at home, and will save you explaining to the authorities at Heathrow / Charke de Gaulle what it is you have in the bottle.
 
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Air Canada aircraft treatment for insects: Pharmacies in Canada carry permethrin for the treatment of head lice.
 
Thanks for all your suggestions. I was hoping to spray my stuff prior to leaving and not buy anything in SJPdP, then wait for it to dry. I certainly don't need to carry it with me, do I? What would be the closest thing to permethrin that could be purchased here in Canada? Does anyone know?

Thanks again.
Ellen
 
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OK, I'm putting this subject to rest. I bought some kind of bug spray that has 0.30% permethrin in it. I will spray my backpack and the outside of my sleeping bag with this and hope for the best. Can I spray my wrap that I will use to cover the pillow with this?

Thanks to all!

Ellen
 
Hi Ellen.

What was the name of the produft you found? And where did you find it?
How was your camijo? Any incidents of bed bugs?

antonio
 
Amazon.ca and it is called Sawyers. You can order it on line
 
Altus Poncho (ATMOSPHERIC H30)
Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.

Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

€60,-
I sprayed my sleeping bag and backpack with permethrin before I left (can be bought at any drug store) and also brought a tube of permethrin cream with me that is prescription strength (1%) in the US. That way if I do get the 'bugs' I can cover my body head to toe and leave it on for 8 hours before washing off. Problem solved! Luckily I didn't need it last fall, but it will be in my pack this June when I return! Better safe than sorry, but I am sure there are comparable products along the Way if you aren't able to get it before you leave.
 
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