I have been using Duration as a soak treatment for my hunting and fishing clothes for years. It is easy to use and it works great. Unlike the permethrin that is sold at Tractor Supply and other farm stores, it is water based and has very little smell. Simply mix as directed and saturate your clothes with it and then let the clothes air dry. I also use the Sawyers brand spray for my boots and hats. No ticks, no chiggers, no mosquitos.
My dog gets a monthly dose of prescription flea and tick medication. It always works.

I will take issue with your statement that monthly flea and tick meds are 100% effective, "always work". My seven year old Lew has always received his meds on time. Last September at his physical he tested positive for the Tick born antigen Anaplasmosis. When I asked my Vet how that could have possible have happened as he is protected by the monthly meds, he said that they are not 100% effective, and he sees dogs like mine that have tested positive despite having the meds. He had not developed the illness and a month long daily dose of doxycycline took care of the antigen and that is always 100% effective according to my Vet. So please, have your dog tested yearly in spite of the meds. It may prevent him or her from getting sick.

OMG. Thanks for that information, Mr. Hodges. I had not received information like that from my vet. My dog gets a full blood panel every year, and I will ask the vet if that blood test will detect anaplasmosis or if another specific test is required.

I would hate to run an unnecessary risk with my Brittany. Again, thank you.