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.
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. You will need to peel the label booklet off the label. You can also view it online here.
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.
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% 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.
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.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% can be used as a flea and tick dip on dogs per the product label. Instructions are 1/4 fl. oz. to 1 1/4 gallons of water. (0.0626% AI). Dip wash. Thoroughly wet animal to water, skin with sponge or rag. Let drip dry.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is a great product choice for the treatment indoors and/or outdoors for fleas and ticks. Adding an IGR like Martins I.G. Regulator 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% canont be mixed/applied as a carpet shampoo application. It cam only be mixed with water and applied with a pump sprayer.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is not labeled for bedbug control in homes. We recommend the use of a combination of products to effectively eliminate bedbugs from your home. We have put together Bedbug Kits that come with all of the products that you will need. For more information on a successful bedbug treatment program, please review our article on How to Get Rid of Bedbugs.
The Permethrin SFR 36.8% SDS states that it has a “mild petroleum odor.”
We recommend using an insecticide and an IGR when treating for fleas. While most permethrin products would be considered safe for people and pets once the application is competely dry, there are newer products which do not have the petroleum distillates found in most permethrin products or have the odor of them. One great product for indoor flea control is PT Alpine Flea and Bed Bug Aerosol, which is a ready-to-use product that includes an insecticide and IGR in one product. This specific product is classified as a Reduced Risk pesticide by the EPA. It is easy to apply and dries quickly and evenly. You can purchase this product alone or in our Indoor Flea and Tick Kit which includes the CimeXa Dust, also.
Most flea treatment products last about 14 days for indoor treatment since this is the recommended retreatment interval for this pest. We recommend treating every 14 days for fleas as long as you continue to see flea activity. This is in addition to vacuuming indoors every day or every other day and treating pets with products approved for this use. We discuss these and other tips in more detail in our online Flea Treatment Guide here.
If you still have more of your IGR concentrate and prefer using an insecticide concentrate as well, then Zenprox EC is a great choice for use indoors. It comes in a convenient 2 oz bottle and also a pint.
Diatomaceous earth can be used either as a crack and crevice treatment for general pest control, or it can be worked into carpeting using a broom or carpet brush for flea control (be sure the product you have is labeled for this use). It will not interfere with other treatments when used correctly.
Let us know if you have additional questions anytime.
How you set your hose end sprayer will depend completely on the brand of sprayer you have. We recommend you read the directions on the hose end sprayer as some require you to pre-dilute the product and other hose end sprayers do not. That being said, rate of Permethrin SFR for fleas/ticks in a yard is not set per gallon so we do not recommend a hose end sprayer. Per the product label you would mix 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. 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% can be used on ornamentals such as flower beds as directed on the product label.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is not not labeled to be applied on any edibles. Anything sprayed should not be harvested for consumption and should be discarded.
You will use 0.4-0.8 oz of Permethrin SFR 36.8% per gallon of water per 1000 sq ft. Use the higher rate for fast knockdown and increased residual control.
You do not need to apply insecticides such as Permethrin SFR before insects are active, which is usually when you get consistent daytime temperatures of about 55-60 degrees. If you tend to see overwintering pests like stink bugs or boxelder bugs, then keep an eye on your weather forecast and apply as soon as you get a jump in temperatures on a sunny day.
Permethrin SFR is only labeled for mosquito control on livestock premises. A better product for mosquito control outdoors is Talstar P and it can be IGR such as Tekko Pro to help sterilize the adults. It is our most popular product for mosquito control and would be a better option. It is a liquid concentrate that you mix with water and apply using any hand pump sprayer or backpack sprayer. You will mix 1 fl oz of Talstar and 1 fl oz of Tekko Pro per gallon of water. The key is to apply it to all shrubs, trees, and other foliage around the house or patio where you are trying to provide relief. It should be directed not only on top of the leaves and plants but on the underside of the leaves as well, which is where the mosquitoes like to hang out. It should be applied every 30 days for optimum control.
