Martins Permethrin 10% does not have a strong odor. According to the SDS sheet, there is only a slight characteristic odor.
Mixed Martins Permethrin 10% solution can be disposed of by pouring it out right up against the foundation of your home or other structure.
Martins Permethrin 10% may be used to treat dogs over 12 weeks of age for fleas, ticks, mange, and lice (do NOT apply permethrin products on cats). Per the product label, you should mix 8 oz. in 12.5 gallons of water, which would break down to 0.64 ounces per 1 gallon of water.
"Thoroughly wet the animal by dipping, sponging or spraying. Allow animal to dry in a warm place without rinsing or toweling. Do not reapply product for two to three weeks. Consult a veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals on medication."
Martins Permethrin 10% may kill termites that come in contact with it, but will not completely take care of the termite problem. Please see our Termite control page. for information on how to appropriately treat an active termite infestation and the best products to do it.
Martins Permethrin 10% may be used to treat dogs over 12 weeks of age for fleas, ticks, mange, and lice (do NOT apply permethrin products on cats). Per the product label, you should mix 8 oz. in 12.5 gallons of water, which would break down to 0.64 ounces per 1 gallon of water.
"Thoroughly wet the animal by dipping, sponging or spraying. Allow animal to dry in a warm place without rinsing or toweling. Do not reapply product for two to three weeks. Consult a veterinarian before using this product ondebilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals on medication."
Martins Permethrin 10% is not labeled for bed bugs. We recommend reviewing our How to Treat for Bed BugsTreatment Guide for step by step instructions on how to fully treat for bed bugs and their eggs. One product will not fully treat, it takes a combination of products and repeat treatments every 7-10 days. We have Bed Bug Control Kits that offer the products used for eradication.
Martins Permethrin 10% can be applied to dogs.
Per the product label:
Dilute 8 ozs. in 12.5 gals. of water
Thoroughly wet the animal by dipping, sponging or spraying.
Allow animal to dry in a warm place without rinsing or
toweling. Do not reapply product for two to three weeks.
Consult a veterinarian before using this product on
debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals on medication.
Thoroughly wet down grass a few hours before applying. Home lawns should be no taller than 3 inches at time of application. Slightly more water may be used as long as the amount of product per area is as listed below. For heavy infestations, repeat application after 2 weeks.1 1/2 fl. ozs of Martins Permethrin 10% is mixed in 10 gals. of water to cover 1,000 sq. ft.
Martins Permethrin 10% is labeled for use on dogs. Per the product label: Dilute 8 ozs. in 12.5 gals. of water. Thoroughly wet the animal by dipping, sponging or spraying. Allow animal to dry in a warm place without rinsing or toweling. Do not reapply product for two to three weeks. Consult a veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals on medication.
Yes! Martins Permethrin 10% would be mixed with water only and applied at the following rates and instructions on cattle:
Dilute 8 ozs. in 50 gals. water
Dilute 1 pt in 100 gals. water
Dilute 1 qt. in 200 gals. water
Dilute 2 ozs. in 1 gal. water
Dilute 1 pt. in 8 gals. water
Spray to thoroughly cover entire animal. For lice or mites, a second treatment is recommended 14-21 days later. Spray lactating dairy cows only after milking is completed. SPOT TREATMENT - LOW-PRESSURE SPRAY Apply 1/2 oz. per ear or 2-4 oz. on the face or 12-16 oz. along the backline.
Per the product label: Dilute 8 ozs. in 12.5 gals. of water. This would breakdown to a vary small amount per gallon (0.005 oz/gal) and even smaller for a quart sprayer so would not be recommended.
Thoroughly wet the animal by dipping, sponging or spraying. Allow animal to dry in a warm place without rinsing or toweling. Do not reapply product for two to three weeks. Consult a veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals on medication.
Martin's Permethrin 10% is not labeled for application to anything edible. You may be able to use something like Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10% Permethrin instead. Please consult the product label to make sure that the insect(s) you are targeting and the specific edibles you will be applying to are listed. You can see our full selection of products for edibles here.
Martins Permethrin 10% is water-based.
Yes, Martins Permethrin 10% can be applied indoors to cracks and crevices, baseboards and infested areas. You are also able to apply this product to dogs.
Per the product label:
Dilute 8 ozs. in 12.5 gals. of water
Thoroughly wet the animal by dipping, sponging or spraying.
Allow the animal to dry in a warm place without rinsing or
toweling. Do not reapply product for two to three weeks.
Consult a veterinarian before using this product on
debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals on medication.
This product is not labeled for use on cats, but it also will not harm cats if they are kept out of the treated area until the area has dried completely.
Martin's Permethrin 10% is labeled for certain types of mites on animals. We would recommend contacting your vet for advice on identifying the specific mite you are treating for. It can be to the following listed areas:
Indoor and Outdoor: Lawns, Shrubs, Cattle Barns, Swine Houses, Milk Rooms, Kennels, Poultry Houses, Horse Barns, Dairies, Milking Parlors, Feed Lots, Stables and others
Homes, Beverage Plants, Canneries, Flour Mills, Food Processing Plants, Granaries, Hospitals, Hotels, Kennels, Meat Packing Plants, Office Buildings, Restaurants, Schools, Supermarkets, Warehouses and others
Use on Large Animals: Cattle, including lactating Dairy Cows, Horses, Swine, Poultry, Sheep and Dogs
Martins Permethrin 10% is not labeled to treat scabies. Scabies mites live only on/in the skin and we do not carry anything to treat humans. We suggest visiting your doctor to receive the medication needed to get rid of scabies.
Yes, Martins Permethrin 10% is labeled for ticks. Please review the product label for more information about applications. Also, please take a moment to review our “How to Get Rid of Ticks” guide to implement a successful treatment plan.
Martins Permethrin 10% is NOT labeled for use on pigeons or doves, so we cannot recommend it be used on either. We do not carry any insecticides that can be sprayed on birds.
The dilution rate for Martins Permethrin 10% is 2 oz. per gallon of water. However, to eradicate roaches, we also recommend using a roach bait gel in conjunction with it as well as an IGR (Insect Growth Regulator). Please review our products on our roach control page to see the products that are available and our Roach Treatment Article for more information on roach control.
Martins Permethrin 10% is only mixed with water and sprayed on surfaces. Spray outside surfaces of screens, doors, window frames or wherever these insects may enter the room. Also treat surfaces around light fixtures on porches, in garages, around shrubbery, and other places where these insects alight or congregate. If a window screen was washed it would need to be reapplied, typically it is applied once a month outside.