Permethrin SFR 36.8% can persist in the soil for up to 5 years if the soil was really drenched with the application. You should remove the soil and replace it with new untreated soil if you would like to plant edible vegetation in that area.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled for many types of borers and can be used on ornamental trees. For Dogwood Borers listed on page 39 of the product label, the recommended rate is 1 to 2 quarts per 100 gallons (0.32 to 0.64 fl oz per gallon / 3.2 to 6.4 fl oz per 10 gallons of water). Apply to the lower branches and trunks prior to adult emergence. Thorough coverage of bark is required for control. Please review the product label for mix rates and application instructions.
Adult emergence varies according to pest species, host tree, environmental conditions and geographic location, your local Cooperative Extension Office would be a good resource to find out the best time for applications.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% should not be applied to vegetables. Any edibles treated should be discarded. You can view our Edible Garden Products Here. Be sure to consult the product labels for approved uses and plants.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% dries clear but contains petroleum distillates so may leave an oil sheen behind on some hard surfaces. It is not recommended to broadcast across hard surfaces, best to only treat cracks and crevices around the room and along baseboards, corners etc as directed on the label. It will not stain paint/walls.
When applying Permethrin SFR 36.8% as a flea/tick dip to dogs you are using a lower rate of the product making it safer for contact. It is still advised to try to prevent them licking themselves until dry if possible just to prevent ingest while wet.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% should only be used around the perimeter of hard floor rooms, such as along baseboards and in cracks and crevices where you should avoid mopping as it will remove the product. Inside applications are bare minimum application areas and are just a light spray/application to the area, should not be dripping.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% should not be broadcasted over hardwood floors indoors. This would be applied along baseboards and edges of carpeting, under carpeting, rugs and furniture, in closets, on shelving, and wherever else these insects are seen or suspected.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% should not be applied to vegetables. Any edibles treated should be discarded. You can view our Edible Garden Products Here. Be sure to consult the product labels for approved uses and plants.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is oil-based so could leave an oily sheen on treated surfaces but does not stain.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% has a slight aromatic scent that will dissipate as the surfaces dry and the area is properly ventilated, typically after 4-6 hours outside and an hour inside when used as directed.
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."
In most cases, it is not necessary to use an insecticide for crane fly larvae control. If damage is severe we would recommend using 1 oz. of Bifen IT per gallon of water per 1000 sq. ft. for the initial treatment and then 0.5 fl oz per gallon of water for any necessary follow-up treatments.
Permethrin SFR is labeled for termites but only as a perimeter treatment around the outside of your home, in a trench. A better option would be Termidor FOAM. You would have to drill holes into the cabinets to inject it into the galleries the termites have created for it to expand through their tunnels and reach them. Please see our Termite Guide for more information.
Yes you can use Permethrin SFR on your dog. You should use ¼ fl. oz of product to 1¼ gallons water then thoroughly wet the animal to the skin with sponge or rag. Let drip dry. You can find these instructions on page 16 of the Permethrin SFR product label? which we have linked in this answer for your convenience but is always available on the Permrthrin SFR product page. The manufacturer has taken in consideration that dogs will lick etc. You can apply a cone collar to prevent the dog from licking the treated fur.
Unfortunately there is no easy solution when it comes to pine beetles/borers. Infected trees should be cut down (before the newly hatched beetles fly out of the trees in the spring/summer) and the wood burned or chipped, while other still healthy trees should be sprayed annually to protect them. Because of the natural boring behavior of the beetle they are protected from topically applied insecticides and systemic insecticides (those injected into the tree or applied as a root drench) have proven ineffective for pine beetle infestations. Healthy trees can be protected before the beetles attack by topically spraying them with either Permethrin SFR or Bifen XTS. The tree should be sprayed from the ground to 15 ft up the trunk to prevent future infestations. You should contact your local cooperative extension office to find out the best time to start spraying in your region.
Permethrin SFR is not labeled for general mosquito control so we do not recommend it for this use. We usually recommend using Talstar P? for mosquito control and it can be used with an IGR such as Nyguard IGR to help sterilize the adults. (Exciter is a pyrethrum which causes a faster kill but it is not an IGR).
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. Please see our Tick Treatment Guide for more information about this pest.
According to the Permethrin SFR product label you will mix ¼ fl. oz. of concentrate to 1 pt. water and use 1-2 fl. oz. of dilution to spray on each animal. Spot treat back, face, legs tail and ears. If you would like to "dip" the dogs you will use ¼ fl. oz. to 1¼ gallons water and thoroughly wet the dog to the skin with sponge or rag. Let drip dry.
Per the label to treat fleas in lawns, you will use 0.4–0.8 oz. (2.4 - 4.8 tsp) of Permethrin SFR in 4 to 25 gallons of water per 1000 square feet.
The best product for pine bark beetles is Permethrin SFR 36.8%. The biggest key with this insect is timing to ensure the infestation doesn't get out of hand. Once the tree is infested there isnt much you can do other than chop down the tree and burn it to try and prevent the current live ones from getting into any neighboring trees.
