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% should not be applied to cats. This product is extremely toxic to them. For dogs, Martins Permethrin 10% can be reapplied every 2-3 weeks. It is recommended that you wet the ground before applying the product to increase the effectiveness.
Martins Permethrin 10% will likely last up to about 30 days in optimum conditions. If you would like a longer lasting insecticide, we would recommend an encapsulated product such as Cyzmic CS. In a crawl space, you could also use an insecticide dust such as Delta Dust, which is a dry formulation that lasts about six months.
Martins Permethrin 10% will not harm cats if they are kept out of the treated area during application and until everything is thoroughly dry. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
Martins Permethrin 10% is safe to apply to adult livestock per the product label instructions. "For a pig, you would mix 8 oz to 25 gallons of water and apply a pint per pig (sponged on avoiding ears) for listed insect control". Please contact Control Solutions for further assistance on a feral piglet at 281-892-2500.
Martin's Permethrin 10% is not labeled to be applied to edible gardens. The Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew states that for potato bugs you can reapply every 7 days as needed or until the bugs are gone.
The Martins Permethrin 10% label states that you cannot ship swine for slaughter within 5 days of the last treatment. You should contact the manufacturer at 281-892-2500 for further information.
We apologize but we are not familar with tick tubes and whether or not Martins Permethrin 10% would work for your uses. You can contact the manufacturer Control Solutions to see if they can better assist you at (281) 892-2500.
Martins Permethrin 10% does not contain petroleum. It cannot be used on clothes.
When using Martins Permethrin 10% for treating cattle you will need to dulite 8 ounces of the product in 50 gallons of water and apply to cattle by spraying them with the mixed solution thouroughly covering the entire animal. A second treatment can be made after 14-21 days from the first application. Also refer to the product labeling before making any application.
Per the product label, thoroughly wet down grass a few hours prior to applying Martins Permethrin 10%. Home lawns should be not more than 3 inches tall at the time of application. For ticks, use 1.5 oz in 10 gallons of water to cover 1,000 sq ft. For heavy infestations repeat application in 2 weeks.
Yes, Martins Permethrin 10% is labeled to treat for chich bugs. Per the product label you would thoroughly wet down grassa 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. You would use 1.5 fl ozs in 10 gallons of water to cover 1000 sq ft.
Per the Martins Permethrin 10% product label: Use 1 1/2 fl. oz. in 1 quart of water, treating 400 linear feet with a 6-inch spray band.
We have heard of people making tick tubes but unfortunately, using the permethrin in that way is off label and I wouldn't be able to break that down to advise you on how much to use. The best recommendation I can give you is to treat the yard, bushes, shrubs, and foundation of the house with a product labeled for tick control.
For yard treatments, Talstar XTRA Granules is a great product for tick control. It is a granule that is effecitive for 2-3 months after it is watered in, provides a quick knockdow and labeld for many insects. For areas around the home, wooded tree lines, landscape beds, etc. We would recommend ing the liquid version Talstar P to spray inside the shrubs, undersides of the leaves, under overhangs of roofs, patios, or covers. Talstar P lasts 30 days outdoors.
Martins Permethrin 10% is safe for everyone including children when used according to the product label. You do want to keep everyone out of the areas when being treated and until areas have completely dried.
Martins Permethrin 10% is labeled for flies and roaches. It is mixed at 1 1/2 oz. in 1 quart of water.
Martins Permethrin 10% is pet safe once dry. Be sure to follow the instructions on the product label.
