permethrin replace bugnet?

[oldgringo]

My understanding was similar, but my experience tells me something else is going on. For example, If I am wearing my permethrin treated hat, bugs aren't bothering me, but when I take it off, they are all over my face. No other bug spray is being used. So I am not sure that there isn't a deterrent effect as well.

The treatment on my net creates a no-fly zone. At the Big Thicket last summer, others commented on the night long whine, but I never heard a thing.