Question about southern camping

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[font size="4" face="comic sans ms"]We are considering a trip to the South this year (Louisiana, Texas). The last time we went there a decade ago, we experienced those fire ants biting our ankles at a picnic area and tics on our legs at another.

Anybody have suggestions on how to prevent those critters from entering our camper while parked in a campground?[/font]

[admin]

I like to use permethrin as insect control. It is typically seen in agricultural applications and as a clothing spray for long term insect repellents. Here is the Sawyer brand: Sawyer Products Premium Permethrin Clothing Insect Repellent Trigger Spray, 12-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ANQVZE/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_ItoGwb9TGKC2Z.
It gets pricey at a dollar or more per ounce. I have found that you can go to a farm and feed type store and find Permethrin in a concentrated form and simply dilute it to the needed concentration (.1% if I'm not mistaken is the Sawyer brand strength).

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[font face="comic sans ms" size="3"]Thanks for the tip. I'll check the local feed store.[/font]

[rab0325]

I'm new to the site, so this is late, but a touristy and still fun to place in Texas is Garner State Park. If you're not from Texas and you don't mind a crowded summer season, this is a fun park. There's plenty of info online, so you can make up your own mind. Watch the rainy season in May & June- tip though, if it's not raining, we're likely having a drought. Either way, check the water level of the Frio. If it's not flooding, then you'll probably have a good time even the water is low. For camping, you can choose the more natural newer side without as much crowding (or shade), or you can go the older side- lots of shade, lots of people, but also all the stuff to do other than just floating. That's my two cents. Love me some GSP!