According to the Permethrin SFR 36.8% product label, you may spray 4 fl oz to 10 gallons of water. For severe infestation, it is permissible to use 4 fl oz to 4 gallons. When treating poultry directly: Use 1-4 fl oz in 3 3/4 gallons water, which should treat roughly 375 birds. Use 1 gallon of coarse spray per 100 birds." Permethrin SFR 36.8% is only labeled for fly control as a perimeter treatment or for animal quarters such as barns. A more appropriate product would be Talstar P. You should locate and eliminate the breeding source of the flies, since control will be very difficult relying on sprays. An easy and effective tool is the Flies Be Gone Fly Trap, which catches thousands of flies from up to 100 yards away. This trap is disposable and should be hung about 30 feet away from the house or other areas where you spend time. Please see our Flies Pest Guide for more information.
The mixing ratio for Permethrin SFR 36.8% is 1 2/3 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
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.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% cannot be applied to matttresses for any treatment and can only be applied as spot treatment to upholstered furniture. The mix rate to apply indoors is 1 2/3 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
For Flea Control Indoors, the product label states on page 43:
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 fleacontrol product registered for application to animals.
The mixing ratio of the Permethrin SRF 36.8% for bark beetles 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.
Yes, you can use Permethrin SFR 36.8% with an IGR, but is NOT labeled for use on household furniture, including a couch. Depending on what you are treating a product like Steri-Fab can be applied to furniture as a contact kill.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% cannot be used on clothing of any type. Unfortunately, we do not carry any products that can be used directly on clothes.
Yes, you can use Permethrin SFR with an IGR such as Pivot IGR to control many types of insects on the product label.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is not labeled to be used in hay fields/pastures. Essentria All Purpose is a good option insecticide that is labeled for use in pastures/range lands and it is labeled for armyworms.
Yes, Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled to control silverfish and it can be used outdoors. We would recommend using this product at the rate of 1 2/3 oz. per gallon water.
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.
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.
In most cases, Permethrin SFR 36.8% is applied every 90 days indoors. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
We would recommend using Permethrin SFR 36.8% 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 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% is not labeled for tuxedo bugs. Unfortunately, we do not know of any products we carry that are. The best strategy to keep tuxedo bugs away is to keep landscaping up and weeds to a minimum. You should block any entrances by sealing indoor cracks and crevices and/or by replacing weather stripping around doors. The best treatment for indoors is simply vacuuming them up.
Yes, Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled for use on cluster flies in outdoor broadcast applications and would be an effective product to use.
