Yes, it is safe for animals to return to the area after Permethrin SFR has dried completely.
Yes, a surfactant can be used with Permethrin SFR 36.8% to help it stick better and increase effectiveness. Hi-Yield Spreader Sticker would be a good choice. You can find our other surfactants here as well.
It is recommended that you use either a hand pump sprayer, hose end sprayer or a backpack sprayer to apply Permethrin in your lawn. The mixing ratio will be the same regardless of which application method you use.
You don't state what pest you are treating for in your lawn however, when using Permethring SFR 36.8% in your lawn the most common rate used would be .8 oz per gallon of water per 1000 sq. ft. When it states using 4-25 gallons of spray volume, it is telling you to be sure that you are getting a complete coverage for the area that you are treating. So if it takes you 1 gallon of water to treat the 1000 sq. ft evenly then you would use the .8 in 1 gallon. Should it take you 2.5 gallons you would use the .8oz in 2.5 gallons of water to cover that 1000 sq. ft evenly.
There is not a set temperature required for using Permethrin SFR, it is not an issue when mixing most products and most of the time we suggest something along the lines of warm or room temperature water.
Permethrin SFR will only control insects. Please take a look at our selection of Animal Repellents for products that can be used to keep rodents, squirrels, and rabbits away.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled to be used in kennels and would be safe when used as directed on the product label. It is also safe to use as a flea/tick dip on dogs.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% should be mixed at the rate of 1 2/3 oz. per gallon water for ticks. It would also be a good idea to incorporate an insect growth regulator (IGR)? such as Archer IGR for complete control of ticks.
Yes, Permethrin SFR 36.8% would be a very effective insecticide to control ticks. It is labeled for ticks (including Deer Tick and Western Black legged Tick). Permethrin would be mixed at 0.4 to 0.8 Fluid Ounces per gallon of water to treat 1000 square feet of lawn and applied as a broadcast application.
Pine bark beetles are hard to control as they get into the veins of the trees. If infected it’s best to take the tree down and chip it. Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled for bark beetles. The mixing ratio is 1 2/3 fl. oz per gallon of water. It is recommended that you spray the bark on the tree but not to the point of runoff. Permethrin will also help protect other trees from becoming infected.
When applying Permethrin SFR 36.8%, you can chose any rate between 0.4-0.8 oz. Regardless of the rate you chose, you will still use it in 4-25 gallons of water per 1000 square feet. The higher rate of 0.8 oz is used for quicker knock down and longer residual.
You will need to use 1 1/3 oz. of Permethrin SFR per gallon of water.
We recommend reapplying Permethrin SFR to the cracks and crevices where you applied the bleach solution after it dries for this situation. For future applications, you will want to mop or steam prior to application to avoid residual removal.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is mixed at the rate of 1 2/3 fl. oz. for each gallon of water. Prior to treatment, carpets and furniture should be vacuumed thoroughly and vacuum cleaner bag discarded in an outdoor trash container. Evenly apply a direct spray as a spot treatment to infested areas such as crawlspaces, rugs, carpets, pet beds and other pet resting areas. Do not wet or soak. For crawlspace applications, the applicator must wear a respirator recommended by NIOSH for filtering spray mists and organic vapors. When treating upholstered furniture take care to treat between and under cushions. Pay particular attention to areas which are frequented by pets. Old pet bedding should be replaced with clean, fresh bedding after treatment. To control the source of flea infestations, pets inhabiting the treated premises should be treated with a flea control product registered for application to animals.
In most cases, Permethrin SFR 36.8% is mixed at the rate of 1 2/3 oz. per gallon of water for fleas. Please refer to the product label complete usage instructions. This can be used indoors and outdoors. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Fleas for more information on a successful eradication program.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% could potentially kill beneficial insects including nematodes if they contact a treated area.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% should not be used on pastures where horses or any livestock graze and grass cannot be consumed after it has dried. We would recommend contacting the manufacturer directly for advice on when it would be safe to allow grazing animals back into a treated area. Control Solutions can be reached at 800-242-5562.
We get asked about both of these applications for Permethrin SFR 36.8% frequently so are providing upfront information to better inform customers that they are not intended uses of the product. It can be used on lawns for the listed insects as indicated on the product label and only for mosquitoes in livestock premises.
No, Permethrin SFR 36.8% cannot be used in a fogger/mister. This product should only be used in a pump sprayer. We sugest using a product such as Talstar for misting.
