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title: "Products SP649 Premium Permethrin Clothing Insect Repellent Trigger Spray, 12-Ounce"
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# Up to 6 weeks protection Effective through 6 washes Repels 55+ insect species Products SP649 Premium Permethrin Clothing Insect Repellent Trigger Spray, 12-Ounce

**Brand:** sawyer products
**Price:** $33.74
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## Summary

> 🛡️ Gear up, stay bite-free, and own the outdoors like a pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Products SP649 Premium Permethrin Clothing Insect Repellent Trigger Spray, 12-Ounce by sawyer products
- **How much does it cost?** $33.74 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sawyer products enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sawyer products brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **No Stains, No Smell:** Fragrance-free and won’t damage or stain your gear or fabrics.
- • **Long-Lasting Fabric Bond:** Bonds to clothing fibers for up to 42 days or 6 washes without fading.
- • **Unmatched Insect Defense:** Repels ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers & more—over 55 species protected.
- • **Versatile Outdoor Essential:** Perfect for camping, hiking, hunting, and travel—spray tents, sleeping bags, and apparel.
- • **Scientifically Proven Protection:** Reduces tick bites by 73.6x when applied to shoes and socks (URI study).

## Overview

Sawyer SP649 Premium Permethrin Spray offers a powerful, odorless insect repellent that bonds to fabrics for up to 6 weeks or 6 washes. Proven to reduce tick bites by over 73 times, it protects against more than 55 insect species including mosquitoes carrying Lyme, Zika, and West Nile viruses. Safe on clothing and gear without staining, this 12-ounce trigger spray is a must-have for millennial professionals who demand reliable, long-lasting outdoor protection.

## Description

For use on clothing, tents, sleeping bags, and other outdoor gear, Sawyer Permethrin repels or kills disease-spreading ticks (Lyme disease), mosquitoes (West Nile and Zika viruses) and more than 55 other kinds of insects. Perfect for camping, backpacking, hunting, travel, backyard BBQs, picnics, and more. Permethrin insect and tick repellent adds an odorless layer of protection to shirts, jackets, pants, socks, shoes, sleeping bags, tents, netting, and other outdoor, camping, hunting, and travel gear. A University of Rhode Island study (2017) found that people wearing Permethrin-treated shoes and socks were 73.6 times less likely to have a tick bite than those wearing untreated footwear. Using it on outdoor gear also helps reduce the mosquito population in your camp and prevents ticks from attaching to you. Permethrin spray bonds to fabric fibers for up to 6 weeks (42 days) of exposure to sun or 6 washings. Sawyer Permethrin does not come out from sweat or water contact. It only degrades via UV exposure or the agitation of a washing machine. Specially formulated not to stain or damage your clothing, other fabrics, gear, and equipment, it's odorless after drying and is as effective as 100% DEET. To apply, spray Permethrin directly onto clothing and gear with a slow sweeping motion, keeping the bottle about 6 to 8 inches away, and treating each side of the garment for about 30 seconds. The EPA recommends using 4.5 ounces of Permethrin to spray each outfit (consisting of shirt, pants, and socks). Maximize protection by pairing with Sawyer Picaridin topical repellent for the skin. Sawyer Products has offered the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water, and injuries – everything from first aid kits developed for wilderness to point-of-use water filters that filter contaminated water to levels cleaner than U. S. bottled water.

Review: Worked fantastically with other prevention steps -- ALMOST NO MOSQUITO BITES AFTER NINE DAYS IN THE JUNGLE!!! - I just came back from a nine-day trip deep into the Peruvian jungle -- into the reserve part of Manu National Park. It was an incredible journey! Fantastic nature, and incredibly isolated and pristine (an area never disturbed, and still inhabited by non-contacted peoples). But ahead of time I was extremely nervous about mosquito bites, because twice in the last ten years or so I have been to the emergency clinic with dozens of bug bites and a very strong allergic reaction to them. I practically obsessed over what to do to prevent mosquito bites as much as possible, because I have had such a strong reaction to bug bites, and the jungle is certainly full of mosquitos and other biting insects!. I am very happy to say that everything that I did worked -- I got very few bites, and I didn't even notice them until I searched for them. Everyone else in our group got plenty of bites, and they were itching like crazy, but not me!!! Here is what I did and what I brought: 1. I have a Peruvian friend who is a doctor. He told me to take Vitamin B complex every day for a week before the trip and every day in the jungle. I used these: Nature Made Super B Complex Tablets, Value Size, 360 Count 2. I bought two bottles of this Permethrin spray and very carefully sprayed ALL of my clothing, carefully following the directions on the bottle. I sprayed all of my clothing at home in my garage, and then packed it all in these giant ziploc bags: Ziploc Big Bag Double Zipper, Large, 5-Count (by the way, those bags were great for packing everything and really helped to keep things from getting too damp in the 100% humidity jungle!). I sprayed the three pairs of hiking pants I brought, three long-sleeved shirts, all of my thick hiking socks, and my sunhat (both sides). I put extra spray at all openings - pant cuffs, shirt cuffs, and shirt button seams.While there I always tucked my pants legs into my socks. The tour company had suggested wearing a cotton t-short under long-sleeved shirts because the mosquitoes bite through clothing, but I never did that; I didn't need to as I just didn't get bites through the Permethrin-sprayed clothing. This stuff really worked, as I did not get bites through my Permethrin-treated clothing! 3. I took the antihistamine Loratidine (generic for Claritin, this one: GoodSense Allergy Relief Loratadine Tablets, 10 mg, 30 Count Bottle ) as a prophylactic every morning, to prevent my strong reaction to bites. This worked GREAT -- I did get a few bites, as I could see the tiny red dots, but I didn't feel anything at all from them! I took only enough for the days that I was in the jungle. In the two days in Cusco before returning to the US I started itching a little on a couple of bites. In hindsight I should have taken a few extra tablets to take in the next few days after the trip. (Another hint - some people get drowsy on this stuff; I tested it first at home before going on my trip. There are other OTC non-drowsy antihistamines you can try if this doesn't work, like the generic for Zyrtec.) 4. I bought DEET. In my paranoia about insect bites and my prior reaction to them, I bought several different versions of DEET -- spray, wipes, and lotion, but I used only this spray, and only three times: Repel 94101 6-Ounce Sportsmen Max Insect Repellent 40-Percent DEET Pump Spray, Case Pack of 1 . That bottle is plenty for lots of people; to minimize weight and volume in your pack you might even want to put it into a smaller travel-sized spray bottle. I sprayed the backs of my hands, and then wiped from the backs of my hands onto my neck, cheeks, and forehead. 5. I had a mosquito head net that I purchased many years ago. desertcart has others but not the one that I have, so I can't give a link. I used this only two or three times when the mosquitos were especially thick. I had sprayed this also with Permethrin before leaving home. 6. I also brought with me an over the counter anti-itch creme (hydrocortisone), and a prescription-strength anti-itch creme (Clobetisol). I never used either one!!!!! But my travelling partners sure were happy that I had it so they could use it! I also had Sting Eze ( StingEze Max2 Insect Bite Itch Relief Dauber, 0.5-Ounce ), but this too I never needed, and my travelling friends were very happy to use. I worried a LOT before the trip about getting mosquito bites and my reaction to them. Really worried. I questioned my sanity for going! But with this Permethrin spray and everything else I did to prep, I had NO problems with mosquitos and I was able to totally enjoy the trip!!!!
Review: It's worth the price knowing you'll stay tick free - I went into heavy tick country and pretreating all my clothing with this product gave me confidence I was coming home tick free. Others in our group weren't so fortunate. The product was very easy to apply, it treated a large number of items and as describes, it holds up through laundering.

## Features

- Permethrin spray bonds to fabric fibers for up to 6 weeks or through 6 washings (whichever comes first) won't stain or damage clothing, fabrics, plastics, finished surfaces, or outdoor gear; fragrance free
- Reduce likelihood of a tick bite by 73.6 times by treating shoes and socks with Permethrin (University of Rhode Island study - 2017); maximize protection by pairing with Sawyer Picaridin topical repellent for the skin
- Add a layer of protection to your clothing and gear with Permethrin insect and tick repellent spray — perfect for use on shirts, jackets, pants, socks, shoes, boots, sleeping bags, tents, netting, when outdoors, camping, hunting, or on travel
- Ideal for backpacking, backyard BBQs, hunting, and other outdoor activities, it's effective against more than 55 kinds of insects — from disease-spreading ticks (Lyme) and mosquitoes (West Nile, Zika, and Chikungunya) to chiggers, spiders, mites, and more
- Sawyer Permethrin stays effective despite sweat or water, degrades via UV exposure or washing machine agitation; Each 18-ounce convenient aerosol spray treats 4 outfits (EPA now reconmends 4.5 ounces per outfit consisting of shirt, pants, and socks)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001ANQVZE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #617 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #3 in Insect & Pest Repellent Body Sprays |
| Brand | Sawyer Products |
| Brand Name | Sawyer Products |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 42,834 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050716006490 |
| Included Components | One 12-ounce spray bottle |
| Item Form | 12-oz Trigger Spray |
| Item Nype Name | Permethrin Insect Repellent |
| Item Volume | 12 fluid ounces |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Sawyer Products |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SP649 |
| Material Feature | Unscented when completely dry. |
| Material Features | Unscented when completely dry. |
| Model Number | SP649 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Scent Name | Unscented |
| Size | 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| UPC | 640026597872 050716006490 791623215666 |
| Unit Count | 12 Fluid Ounces |
| Warranty Description | Shelf Life of 5+ Years |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sawyer Products
- **Item Form:** 12-oz Trigger Spray
- **Item Volume:** 12 fluid ounces
- **Material Feature:** Unscented when completely dry.
- **Scent:** Unscented

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it possible to buy a refill for the spray bottle? I do not want to throw the pump in the trash for each bottle I order.  Great product**
A: I'm not sure if you can for this product but there are many concentrated permethrin solutions around that you can buy and dilute to make your own refills. I bought the Martin brand one that's 10% concentrated so you just dilute it at a 20:1 ratio to bring it down to the .5% of this product and away you go.

**Q: Approximately how many articles of clothing does the 12 ounce bottle treat?**
A: The company defines an outfit per 3 oz. as adult sized 1 pair long pants, 1 long sleeved shirt, 1 pair of socks, and 1 pair of shoes. 12 oz does 4 outfits of their definition. Be sure to include shoe bottoms. Underwear are not done except socks. They have videos on this on youtube and at REI.

**Q: would it be a good idea to spray some of this in a reptile cage to kill mites? I wouldn't want to harm my snake, but the mites need to go.**
A: I suggest that you try clove oil & cottonseed oil, both toxic to insects.  I used a 25 % clove oil / 75 % cottonseed oil mix & painted it on my dog's mange spots with a good outcome (no visible mange; demodex mites cause mange) -- I also gave my dog Ivermectin by mouth in hotdogs.  Pure Clove oil might be more potent, but it also could irritate skin.

**Q: Before I purchased said can spray on pets. Bottle says can’t spray on pets. Which is it?**
A: NOT FOR PETS, looking at one of my bottles now and it specifically says "Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals: Avoid contact with face, eyes, or skin. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mist. Harmful if swallowed. .....hope this helps.  I use this to control dust mites personally in my home/environment and it is excellent.  I spray it on my clothing and also on some of my furniture (fabric recliner) because my allergies are so severe.  This works very well for me and has saved me tremendous aggravation and itching!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked fantastically with other prevention steps -- ALMOST NO MOSQUITO BITES AFTER NINE DAYS IN THE JUNGLE!!!
*by A***H on June 1, 2016*

I just came back from a nine-day trip deep into the Peruvian jungle -- into the reserve part of Manu National Park. It was an incredible journey! Fantastic nature, and incredibly isolated and pristine (an area never disturbed, and still inhabited by non-contacted peoples). But ahead of time I was extremely nervous about mosquito bites, because twice in the last ten years or so I have been to the emergency clinic with dozens of bug bites and a very strong allergic reaction to them. I practically obsessed over what to do to prevent mosquito bites as much as possible, because I have had such a strong reaction to bug bites, and the jungle is certainly full of mosquitos and other biting insects!. I am very happy to say that everything that I did worked -- I got very few bites, and I didn't even notice them until I searched for them. Everyone else in our group got plenty of bites, and they were itching like crazy, but not me!!! Here is what I did and what I brought: 1. I have a Peruvian friend who is a doctor. He told me to take Vitamin B complex every day for a week before the trip and every day in the jungle. I used these: Nature Made Super B Complex Tablets, Value Size, 360 Count 2. I bought two bottles of this Permethrin spray and very carefully sprayed ALL of my clothing, carefully following the directions on the bottle. I sprayed all of my clothing at home in my garage, and then packed it all in these giant ziploc bags: Ziploc Big Bag Double Zipper, Large, 5-Count (by the way, those bags were great for packing everything and really helped to keep things from getting too damp in the 100% humidity jungle!). I sprayed the three pairs of hiking pants I brought, three long-sleeved shirts, all of my thick hiking socks, and my sunhat (both sides). I put extra spray at all openings - pant cuffs, shirt cuffs, and shirt button seams.While there I always tucked my pants legs into my socks. The tour company had suggested wearing a cotton t-short under long-sleeved shirts because the mosquitoes bite through clothing, but I never did that; I didn't need to as I just didn't get bites through the Permethrin-sprayed clothing. This stuff really worked, as I did not get bites through my Permethrin-treated clothing! 3. I took the antihistamine Loratidine (generic for Claritin, this one: GoodSense Allergy Relief Loratadine Tablets, 10 mg, 30 Count Bottle ) as a prophylactic every morning, to prevent my strong reaction to bites. This worked GREAT -- I did get a few bites, as I could see the tiny red dots, but I didn't feel anything at all from them! I took only enough for the days that I was in the jungle. In the two days in Cusco before returning to the US I started itching a little on a couple of bites. In hindsight I should have taken a few extra tablets to take in the next few days after the trip. (Another hint - some people get drowsy on this stuff; I tested it first at home before going on my trip. There are other OTC non-drowsy antihistamines you can try if this doesn't work, like the generic for Zyrtec.) 4. I bought DEET. In my paranoia about insect bites and my prior reaction to them, I bought several different versions of DEET -- spray, wipes, and lotion, but I used only this spray, and only three times: Repel 94101 6-Ounce Sportsmen Max Insect Repellent 40-Percent DEET Pump Spray, Case Pack of 1 . That bottle is plenty for lots of people; to minimize weight and volume in your pack you might even want to put it into a smaller travel-sized spray bottle. I sprayed the backs of my hands, and then wiped from the backs of my hands onto my neck, cheeks, and forehead. 5. I had a mosquito head net that I purchased many years ago. Amazon has others but not the one that I have, so I can't give a link. I used this only two or three times when the mosquitos were especially thick. I had sprayed this also with Permethrin before leaving home. 6. I also brought with me an over the counter anti-itch creme (hydrocortisone), and a prescription-strength anti-itch creme (Clobetisol). I never used either one!!!!! But my travelling partners sure were happy that I had it so they could use it! I also had Sting Eze ( StingEze Max2 Insect Bite Itch Relief Dauber, 0.5-Ounce ), but this too I never needed, and my travelling friends were very happy to use. I worried a LOT before the trip about getting mosquito bites and my reaction to them. Really worried. I questioned my sanity for going! But with this Permethrin spray and everything else I did to prep, I had NO problems with mosquitos and I was able to totally enjoy the trip!!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's worth the price knowing you'll stay tick free
*by A***R on September 2, 2026*

I went into heavy tick country and pretreating all my clothing with this product gave me confidence I was coming home tick free. Others in our group weren't so fortunate. The product was very easy to apply, it treated a large number of items and as describes, it holds up through laundering.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works!
*by A***O on July 6, 2026*

This really works! Neither my husband or I get any bug bites (ticks, chiggers, and mosquito's) wearing pants, long sleeve shirts and socks permeated with Permethrin. We have used it in the summer for about 3 years now. On the last hike in the woods about half of us had used this product and the other half used bug spray. The bug spray folks had several bites but us with the treated clothes had none. I find a 24oz bottle covers about 3 sets of clothes. (shirt, pants, socks). It does not have a smell that lingers after it is dry on the clothes. Although initially you can sort of feel there is something on the clothes it is not objectionable and that goes away after the first washing. It does last about 4-6 washings but it is a gradual decrease in effectiveness. The only negative is your hand gets tired from using the pump spray but highly recommend using if you are going to be in areas with biting bugs

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