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Posted by Ann-OH (Member # 2020) on :

I have been away for a little while and saw an ad for the following in a "Sky Mall" mag. on the plane. Hope I am not being repetitious.

Ann-OH

http://www.exofficio.com/intro.asp?dir_id=406&Group_ID=514&subject=233

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<Put off bugs and sun with this innovative new line of apparel. Thanks to the patent-pending BUZZ OFF Insect Shield� process, this clothing has proven to be extremely effective against mosquitoes, ticks and other annoying and potentially disease-carrying insects. A complete outfit of BUZZ OFF� apparel by Ex Officio will enable you to enjoy the outdoors while reducing the nuisance of applying nasty insect-repellent lotions and sprays. And you'll repel more than insects. We've also included 30+ UV protection in this line.

Odorless Insect Repellent - Highly effective against mosquitoes and ticks which may carry malaria, dengue fever, West Nile Virus, Lyme disease and encephalitis.

Sun Protective - Many garments in the collection provide 30+ UV protection.

Moisture Wicking - The fabrics in these garments are designed to wick moisture.

The first insect-repellent clothing registered by the EPA.>>

Posted by VEE VEE (Member # 5060) on :

I read about this and I am going to Hudson Bay outfitters to check them out. I think Orvis makes them.
I need to aleast put them on hubby who thinks he is invisible.
We are over endated with ticks in our area.

Posted by Stella (Member # 3119) on :

I'm getting them!

Don't care what I look like.....

I'm sure it would make me feel a bit safer in the woods! And would love to muster up enough confidence to go back to them.

They are definetely worth a try!

Thanks for the info, Ann-OH!

Posted by treepatrol (Member # 4117) on :

You did good