Permethrin SFR needs to be down for at least 6 hours prior to rain for it to be rainfast.
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.
Yes, Permethrin SFR 36.8% can be used indoors.
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.
Yes, you can use Permethrin SFR to control ants in the lawn. You will mix 0.4 to 0.8 fluid ounce 4 to 25 gallons of water per 1,000 square feet. Use the higher rate for fast knockdown and increased residual control. Dense or excessive (greater than 3 inches) lawn height and arid conditions may require higher volume application rates.
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.
Malathion is not labeled for ticks and should not be mixed with Permethrin SFR 36.8%. We would recommend using Permethrin SFR at the rate of 04. to 0.8 fl oz per 1000 sqft 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. All of these products are pet safe if used as directed. Pets need to be kept out of the area being treated during application and until everything is completely dry.
Please look over our Tick Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% can be applied to turf, trees and ornamentals for effective insect control. It can be sprayed into or onto damage caused by boring insects,but it is not labeled for injecting or soil drenching as an application for live trees. Always refer to the product label for the correct mix ratios and application rates.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled for powderpost beetles. Please refer to page 25 for complete instructions for application. Our most popular product for treating this pest is Bora-Care. Bora-Care? should be used to treat powderpost beetles on raw wood. It should be mixed at a 1:1 ratio and can be applied by spraying or painting the wood. Please refer to the product label for full mixing and application instructions.
We would recommend using Permethrin SFR 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.
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.
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% will kill carpenter ants that contact the treated area. Keep it mind, it will not kill off the colony. You will need something that is transferred back to the colony. Please check out our Carpenter Ant Guide which lists our top recommendations for carpenter ant control.
Permethrin SFR can be applied anytime insects are active. We would recommend treating in the morning or later in the evening in the warmer months. This product is a great product choice for treatment outdoors for fleas and ticks. Adding an IGR like Archer IGR impedes the insect's reproductive cycle. These products should be applied once every two weeks. Please take a look at our Flea Control Guide for more information.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% will kill scorpions that come in contact with it. However, a more effective product would be Onslaught Fastcap which is specifically designed for scorpions and other insects that are harder to kill. Onslaught FastCap is a unique insecticide that has an encapsulated pyrethroid plus prallethrin for quick knockdown. The encapsulation really helps products to last longer in the heat and sunlight in desert environments better than the Permethrin SFR would.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% can be applied to cattle. For treating flies/lice, you will apply 4 fl oz per 2 1/2 gallons of low pressure spray or 1/2 fl oz per ear for ear tick. It can also be applied at the rate of 4 oz per 25 gallon (treats 50-100 heads). For scabies, mange, lice and ticks you will wet the animal thoroughly and repeat applications in 10-14 days. For a backrubber/self oiler, you will add 4 fl oz to 10 gallons of diesel oil or suitable mineral oil. Please refer to Pages 47 & 48 on the product label for specific mixing and application instructions prior to use.
