Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor Broad Use Insecticide - Questions & Answers

Please see our Pet Flea control page.  Martins Flea Tick and Mange Dip Last longer than any other on  the market with a residual time of 4 weeks.

Per the product label for Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor Broad Use Insecticide with 10% Permethrin Insecticide: For initial clean up of severe Insect infestation, dilute at a rate of 6.7 fluid ounces of this product to 1 gallon water of used (1/2% solution). For normal infestations dilute 1 1/3 fluid ounces of this product to1 gallon of water used (0.1%).  We would recommend also reading our guide here on how to effectively treat for bed bugs.

The manufacturer of Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10% Permethrin Insecticide has tested the product on certain plants and they have listed the plants that the product will not damage and the plants where they know the product will have a beneficial effect. There may not be one product that can treat all of the different plants that you have because the plants are very different as are the types of insects likely to infest each individual species of plant.  Fertilome Liquid Carbaryl Spray is listed for carrots and potatoes. Captain Jacks Dead Bug Brew is listed for potatoes and peas. We do not currently have a product that is listed for soy beans. We recommend that you contact your local cooperative extension office and see if they have advice on what products will work best on soybeans to protect them against the pests in your region.

Bonide Garden Dust is very good for pests and disease on your beans. See the product label for complete application instructions.

Yes, Hi Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10% Permethrin can be used for flea control.  It is recommended to also use an IGR such as Archer in addition to your insecticide for complete control.  Please take a look at our Flea Control Guide for more information. 

Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10% Permethrin Insecticide is not labeled for use on dogs. We do carry other products that can be applied for flea control.

Our Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor Broad Use Insecticide with 10% Permethrin does a fantastic job eliminating Cabbage Looper Worms. Apply every 5 days, but only as needed to maintain insect

Normally, Windex or any other cleaning solution should work great to clean the film that may be left behind on windows following an appplication. However, if it hasn't worked to remove the film we recommend contacting the manufacturer, VPG at 888-583-5296.

Hi Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10% Permethrin would be a fantastic choice. It can safely and effectively be used to control ticks (regardless of specie) on Raspberries and Blueberries. Please be sure to read the product label for complete use instructions.

Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10% Permethrin Insecticide is labeled for rapid control of bees, wasps, hornets, etc. If you are referring to Honey Bees and are wanting a product non toxic to honey bees, we recommend using Stryker. You can also contact your local Honey Bee Farmer for futher suggestions.

Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10% Permethrin Insecticide is not an organic product but a synthetic pyrethyroid.  It is safe to use on winter squash when used as directed on the product label.

The mixing rates for Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10% Permethrin Insecticide will vary depending on where and what you are treating.  Per the product label:  For lawns, use 0.5 oz. per 3 gallons of water per 1,000 sq. ft., or for and for indoor/outdoor plants, trees, and shrubs, use 1 oz. per 4 gallons of water.  Please refer to the label for complete application instructions. 

Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10% Permethrin Insecticide is NOT labeled to be sprayed directly on your pets. We cannot recommend using it this way. Please contact your vet immediately if you have already used this on your pet for further instructions.

 

How long it takes for Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor Insecticide to kill a bed bug depends on a number of factors, such as how long the bed bug spent in contact with a treated surface and what life cycle stage it is in.  Keep in mind that, while this product is technically labeled for bedbugs, it is not typically recommended to treat this pest as there are other products which are much more effective.  We normally recommend using one of our bed bug kits so that you will have everything necessary to completely eradicate a bed bug infestation.  You may want to take a moment to look over our Bed Bug Guide for more information.  

We do not recommend mixing Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10% Permethrin with any other insecticides. You can however, mix a synergist like ExciteR Insecticide  with any of the 3 products to get a quick knockdown effect. 

Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor Broad Use Insecticide is safe to be used around dogs, and other household pets, as long as they are not in the area during application. They are safe to re-enter once the product has completely dried. 

Yes The Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10% Permethrin Insecticide is safe to use around pets when used as directed on label, and keeping pets away from the treated areas until the product has completely dried. 

Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10% Permethrin Insecticide would not be the best product, Permethrin tends to break down faster than other synthetic pyrethroids. We would recommend to use Talstar P, you can use it at a rate of 1 oz per gallon of water and spray your flagstone patio thoroughly and since it's a porous surface, it would be best to spray every 21 days because porous surfaces suck in liquids. Neither product should be harmful to chipmunks.

Per the Hi Yield Indoor/Outdoor Broad Use Insecticide Product Label: For Outdoor Perimeter treatments for bugs: Use at the rate of 6 2/3 fl. oz. per 1 gallon water to treat 1,600 linear feet with a 6-inch spray band. 

For Indoor Use: For initial clean up of severe Insect infestation, dilute at a rate of 6.7 fluid ounces of this product to 1 gallon water of used. For normal infestations dilute 1 1/3 fluid ounces of this product to 1 gallon of water used.