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% 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.
When using Permethrin SFR 36.8% for mole crickets the product label states you use 0.4 – 0.8 fl. oz. of Permethrin SFR in 4 to 25 gallons of water per 1000 square feet. Use the higher rate for fast knockdown and increased residual control. If you’re using the higher rate of 0.8 oz per 1000 sq ft, that would require 35.2 ounces for an acre. Dense or excessive (greater than 3 inches) lawn height and arid conditions may require higher volume application rates. Repeat application if necessary. Application in combination with compatible surfactants or wetting agents may enhance penetration.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is pet safe if used as directed however we do advise that the active ingredient Permethrin can be extremely toxic to cats if they are exposed to areas that have not dried completely. Keep pets out of the area while treating and do not allow them to re-enter the home until the application has fully dried.
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.
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.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is not labeled for scabies so we cannot recommend it be used. Scabies mites live on/in the skin and we do not carry anything to treat humans. Most folks need to visit their doctor to receive the medication needed to get rid of scabies. You may spray your furniture with a product such as Steri-Fab to kill anything on furniture, though treating the home is usually not necessary.
In most cases, Permethrin SFR 36.8% is applied every 90 days indoors. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
Permethrin SFR is labeled for chinch bug treatments in your lawn. Per the product label, you use 0.4 to 0.8 oz per 1000 sq ft in 4 -25 gallons of water. You want to be sure to use enough water to get the product below the thatch layer when dealing with chinch bugs.
Yes, Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled for fire ants. You will use 1 2/3 fl oz per gallon of water. For an acre, it is recommended that you use 32 fl oz in 20 gallons of water.
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% is a synthetic pyrethrin like bifenthrin so they would work comparably. Dominion 2L would be a good option to use for chinch bug control and is a neonicotinoid and systemic so is absorbed by the roots that these bugs feed on. Best applied before they are active so it has time to be absorbed.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is not specfically labeled for clover mites. Bifen IT would be a better option.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% would be mixed at the rate of 1 2/3 fl oz per gallon of water.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% would be safe around feeders as long as you are not spraying them directly. We would recommend applying when hummingbirds are not in the area so the chance of contact is less likely to occur.
