For carpenter ants, you will mix 1 2/3 oz of Permethrin SFR per gallon of water. We do suggest that you check out our carpenter ant control products to achieve the most effective results. The treatment article below will also offer helpful information for eradication and prevention.
Depending on the mix ratio used and how heavily you sprayed, it could be anywhere from just as the product has has had time to dry, or several hours after application before the smell of the Permethrin SFR completely goes away. If the odor is objectionable, then you may want to consider switching to a water-based insecticide, rather than an oil-based one. You may contact our Customer Service staff at 866-581-7378 M-F 9a-5p for further assistance selecting an alternative product.
Because Permethrin SFR is not labeled for use on clothing or other items that would contact skin, we are not able to give an exact recommendation as to how many washings would deem the fabrics safe for wear, if at all. A small amount of product could be washed, however, something like full strength product would persist longer, and we would not recommend wearing clothing that had significant chemical residue on it.
Permethrin SFR is very toxic to bees but will only stick to the surface that it's sprayed on. If the bees don't come in contact with it, it's not effective. If the bees are in the wall void and you're able to spray them directly, it will work but you would have to wear a protective bee suit. Otherwise, we would recommend to hire a professional.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is very toxic to bees and will harm them if they come in contact with a treated area. We would recommend contacting your local cooperative extension office to find out what is used by individuals in surrounding areas without killing the bees.
No Permethrin SFR 36.8% is not labeled for use on household furniture.
We do not recommend using Permethrin SFR 36.8% within 25 feet of a water source souch as a pond or stream. When using the product topically on the soil surface there should be not be any issues with well water unless your water source is close to the top of the soil. Should you be using this product for a termite treatment within 10 feet of a well we would recommend using the back fill method. Which is dig out the soil and treat the soil, and return it to the area treated not by pouring the product in trenching. Anything within 5 feet of the well we do not recommend using for termite treatments.
Two insecticides like Permethrin SFR 36.8% and Bifen XTS should not be mixed together. Creating a pesticide mixture that is too string can backfire, causing insects to avoid the treated ares. However, NyGuard IGR can be mixed with either of these alone.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is applieid at 0.4-0.8 fl oz to 4-25 gallons of water per 1,000 sq ft for applications to lawns for ticks.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% should be used within 24 hours of mixing with water in a sprayer for the mosot effective control.
We would recommend using hot soapy water with a mild detergent to remove any unwanted residue.
You can also help by creating a "tick safe zone" in your yard. You should have an area that is at least 9 ft wide between your yard and any wooded area. Trim back trees to allow as much sunlight as possible into your yard. Keep grass as short. Remove as much leaf litter as possible. A clearly defined, well manicured border between your yard and any wooded areas or weedy lots will reduce the chance of ticks infesting your yard.
