Insect Repellent Socks For Africa

Page Updated: Mar 2024

Insect repellent socks are made with fabric which is impregnated with an insect repellent such as permethrin.

Insect Repellent Socks Are Useful...

Ankles and feet are especially popular targets for mosquitoes which use scent to locate good biting areas. According to some entomologists, there is a specific bacteria that grows on sweaty human feet that lures mosquitoes, even after washing them.
So wearing insect repellent socks in the evenings when most malaria-carrying and non-malarial mosquitoes bite is a good idea, along with using insect repellent scented soap in the shower. Most hunters shower before dinner and many prefer to keep their feet bare in soft shoes or sandals. Also having washed all the day's grime away, many hunters are loath to put on more insect repellent just at the time they need it most. This is a big mistake...it will not be only you enjoying your meal - under the table in the dark, mosquitoes will be dining out too on your feet and ankles.
Wearing insect repellent socks while out hunting will also deter ticks which usually start their upward journey on your body from your feet or ankles.
If you are hunting in a malarial area of Africa, wearing insect repellent socks is a good extra precaution.
Certainly, if you are hunting in swamp areas, rainforests or thick damp vegetation near water, where swarms of mosquitoes can make your life a misery, permethrin-impregnated socks and a high concentration of DEET smeared on exposed skin may help.

Insect Repellent Socks For Men & Women

These socks are all impregnated with insect repellent while still being constructed with the cushioning and foot support required for comfort while hunting.

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These ExOfficio Men's BugsAway crew socks repels insects with Insect Shield technology which lasts through 70 washes for full-season protection. They are made of a moisture wicking wool blend with arch support and seamless toes. Buy Now

ExOfficio Men's BugsAway Solstice Canyon Crew Socks, Sleet Heather/Alpine Green, L/XL

These ExOfficio Women's BugsAway quarter socks use Insect Shield technology to repel insects and come with Spandex throughout for retention, built-in arch support keeps you comfortable during long days of wear and seamless toe closure. Buy Now

ExOfficio Women's BugsAway Solstice Canyon Quarter Socks, Sleet Heather/Admiral Blue, S/M

These own-brand Insect Shield repellent crew socks are stretchy and comfortable with built-in cushions on the foot bed and ankles. These socks are made of a blend of bamboo which consists of polyester, cotton, rubber and spandex for flexibility and a custom fit. Buy Now

Insect Shield Sport Crew Sock, Stretchy and Comfortable Crew Socks with Padding and Tick Protection

These women's Insect Shield midweight hiking socks are stretchy and comfortable with built-in cushions on the foot bed and ankles. These socks are made of a blend of bamboo which consists of polyester, cotton, rubber and spandex for flexibility and a custom fit. Buy Now

Insect Shield Midweight Hiking Walking Socks, Stretchy and Comfortable Crew Socks with Padding and Tick Protection (US, Alpha, Large, Regular, Regular, Olive)

Other insect repellent socks not found on Amazon

Farm To Feet Boulder NO FLY ZONE lightweight crew socks are manufactured using merino wool treated with permethrin insect repellent. They are odourless, durable and repel common biting insects like mosquitoes, flies, chiggers, midges, ticks, and ants.

Craghoppers Unisex Insect Repellent Socks are lightweight travel socks incorporating anti-insect, anti-odour treatment, a cushioned heel and toe and day-long cooling action.