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What You Need to Know about Permethrin – transcript
What you need to know about permethrin.
Treat clothing with permethrin to protect you from mosquito and tick bites.
Before applying permethrin: Always put on protective gloves.
Before applying permethrin: Always read the directions before you begin.
Before applying permethrin: Lay clothing on a flat surface.
Spray clothing according to the directions.
Allow the clothing to dry completely before use.
Never apply permethrin to skin.
Re-treat clothing as needed to continue repelling ticks and mosquitoes.
Wash permethrin-treated clothing separately from other clothes.