No, cats have extreme sensitivity to permethrin products such as Martins Permethrin 10%. You should never use this or similar products on cats unless the product label specifically indicates that the product can be used for this purpose. You can browse our products for cat fleas here.
Martins Permethrin 10% cannot be mixed with any type of cream and cannot be used on the skin. Please consult your doctor for further assistance.
Martins Permethrin 10% is not labeled for usage on clothing. It is not a legal or a safe application and should not be applied to any other surface other than what is listed on the product label.
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 ants, crickets, and grasshoppers use 1/2 oz per 3 gallons of water to cover 1,000 sq ft. For other listed insects like ticks, use 1.5 oz in 10 gallons of water to cover 1,000 sq ft. For heavy infestations repeat application in 2 weeks. So you would need about 22 oz to treat 1 Acre.
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% should not harm birds if applied according to the instructions on the product label. The dilution rate is 2 oz. per gallon of water.
You will use 8 fl. oz. of Martins Permethrin 10% per 12.5 gallons of water for dipping for fleas. It can be applied every 3 weeks as needed.
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.
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.
Martin's Permethrin 10% is not labeled for bedbugs and is not labeled for mites on dogs or humans and cannot be recommended or used for this issue. It is labeled for mites and fogging in poultry houses, swine houses, cattle and horse barns, etc., but not in residential areas.
Please see our Bed Bug Treatment Guide for recommendations on how to eradicate this pest. Be sure that you have a correct pest ID before purchasing or applying pesticides.
When using Martins Permethrin 10% for treating cattle you will need to dilute 8 ounces of the product in 50 gallons of water (or 1 pt in 100 gals. water or 1 qt in 200 gals) 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.
We recommend bathing the dog first and then applying Martins Permethrin 10%. You will use 8 fl. oz. per 12.5 gallons of water for dipping for fleas.
Martins Permethrin 10% is not labeled to be used on fruit trees so would not be recommended. Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate would be a better option.
Martins Permethrin 10% can be sprayed on cattle as directed on the product label.
Diluted Martins Permethrin 10% should be used or discarded within 24 hours per the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Martins Permethrin 10% is not labeled for bagworms so would not be recommended. There is the Permethrin SFR that is labeled for them as a better option.
Martins Permethrin 10% is labeled for spiders and for use indoors when used as directed on the product label.
No, Martins Permethrin 10% is not labeled for use where animals would graze. The only insecticide we carry that can be used in grazing areas is the all natural Essentria All Purpose.
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."
