Martin's Permethrin 13.3% - Questions & Answers

Martin's Permethrin 13.3% will not kill any eggs, only the young and adults that contact a treated area.  Per the product label it can be applied to dogs as a dip, spray or sponged on the animal. Dilute 8 oz. in 16.5 gal. water and thoroughly wet the animal by dipping, sponging or spraying. Allow animal to dry in a warm place without rinsing or toweling. Gives long lasting protection against reinfestation. Apply at intervals of 2 to 3 weeks. Sensitivies may occur after using ANY pesticide product for pets. If signs of sensitivity occur, bathe your pet with mild soap and rinse with large amounts of water.
 

Martin's Permethrin is labeled for flies and would kill flies that come in contact with a treated area. When trying to control Phorid flies or any similar species, you want to make sure you find out exactly where there are breeding and harboring so you will want to follow Step 1 in the article below to help determine if they are mainly coming from that drain or also another location. If they are coming from the drain itself you would use a mixture of a drain gel and a birth control -Gentrol IGR Aerosol- to stop the reproductive cycle. Try to eliminate as many moisture holding areas as possible as anywhere there is moisture/organic build up, they can thrive. The Phorid is a reproduction champion with females capable of laying forty eggs in twelve hours. Their entire live cycle is only about 25 days, so you can see how a population goes from zero to zillions in a very short time. How long it takes for the DF 5000 to get rid of the drain flies depends on how much organic matter has built up in the drain and if the DF 5000 is even getting in the right spot. Sometimes flies can be breeding much farther down the drain than just in the trap under the sink.  Most of the time though the trap under the sink or tub is the issue and you just need to continue applying the gel.  It can take a few days or up to two weeks sometimes depending on how much matter has built up.  When this process is over you should treat the drains once every 30 days and you will prevent this from happening in the future.

Please view our How To Get Rid of Drain/Phorid Flies for more information. 

Martin's Permethrin 13.3% can be applied to poultry houses and other housing location listed. Applications to chickens is NOT listed as an appropriate application per the product label. Please let us know the targeted pest and we will locate a product that will fit your needs.

Martin's Permethrin 13.3% is mixed at the rate of 2 2/3 - 5 1/2 oz. per gallon of water depending on where you are treating.

This article from your Colorado Extension has great information about this pest and its life cycle. They suggest treating around your home for the best defense against this pest since the trees will already have populations too established for you to control with insecticides.

Martin's Permethrin 13.3% is not labeled to be applied in a fogger. We do carry thermal fogging concentrates that you can add mineral oil and disperse.

Martin's Permethrin 13.3% and Talstar P should not be mixed together.  Making a pesticide too strong can actually backfire. Areas that are treated with overly concentrated spray will be repellent and insects will simply avoid the treated areas, prolonging the infestation.  If you would like to give us more information on what type of pest(s) you need to treat, we can recommend which product would be best for your needs.

Martin's Permethrin 13.3% is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic life so it is not recommended for use near water.  We would recommend something like Essentria IC3 instead.

We apologize but Martin's Permethrin 13.3% is not labeled to be used on reindeer so we cannot confirm it would kill mites on them.  We would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer directly for the best advice: they can be reached at (800) 242-5562.

The Martins Permethrin 13.3% is for insects only and will not effect mice.
 
 

Martin's Permethrin 13.3% is not labeled to be used directly on poultry.
 
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled to treat Northern Fowl Mites and Lice on poultry at the rate of 1-4 fl. oz. to 3

Martin's Permethrin 13.3% is labeled for bees. We do offer a carpenter bee control kit that contains a liquid concentrate, dust, dust applicator and plugs. Here is a great guide on treating this pest for additional tips.

You will use 2 2/3 oz. of Martins Permethrin 13.3 per gallon of water for general pest control around a structure. 

Martin's Permethrin 13.3% is to be mixed from 2 2/3 - 5 1/2 oz. per gallon of water.

You will use 2 2/3 oz. of Martins Permethrin 13.3 per gallon of water for general pest control around a structure per the product label.

 

The Martins Permethrin 13.3% can be used to spray baseboards indoors for general insects, and can only be sprayed on carpets if treating for carpet beetles and clothes moths.

Per the Product Label: Carpet Beetles and Clothes Moths: To treat carpets – hold sprayer 14 - 18 inches from carpet. Apply spray evenly, covering the entire surface until slightly moist. Spray underside of carpet when possible. Avoid wetting or soaking. Use 2 2/3 oz per gallon of water. One gallon of spray solution will cover roughly 1580 linear feet at a 6 inch band. 

Martin's Permethrin 13.3% should not use on puppies under twelve (12) weeks. Consult a veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, pregnant, nursing or medicated animals.

In order for Martin's Permethrin 13.3% to be effective, it will need to be applied 24 hours before rain is expected or 24 hours after rain.