Permethrin SFR 36.8% contains permethrin which has been shown to be toxic to cats but is tested and approved for safe use on dogs. Products with the same active such as Advantix are not formulated the same so are not universal for how they are used. The inerts and formulation can vary from product to product.
If the ground is frozen there really is no need to apply Permethrin SFR as the ticks will not be active and out in an area to absorb much of the chemical. It would be more beneficial to spray as we start getting into spring and temperatures are rising, when the insects would be more active and affected by your application.
The mixing ratio of Permethrin SFR 36.8% 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. Please see the label for complete application instructions,
Yes, if any food has come in contact with Permethrin SFR 36.8%, it needs to be discarded.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled for roaches however should not be the only product you use for roach control. Please read our Roach Control Guide to learn what is needed to implement a successful roach control program.
Permethrin SFR is not labeled to control lubbers or other types of grasshoppers. Bifen XTS mixed with a surfactant is labeled for grasshopper control in the oil.
It is recommended that you use either a hand pump sprayer, hose end sprayer or a backpack (mist blower) sprayer to apply Permethrin SFR 36.8% in your lawn.
No Permethrin SFR is not labeled for use on vegetable gardens and cannot be applied to anything edible. Please see our Edible Crop Products for choices more suited to your needs.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is concentrated broad spectrum insecticide that offers a quick knockdown of target pests as well as a long lasting residual. It should be diluted at the rates listed on the product label, and once it has been tank mixed, the solution must be used within 24 hours. You may have to agitate the mixture occasionally during the application, but the concentrate should remain soluble for the duration of your treatment.
That would be considered off label usage so we are not able to provide you information for tick tubes. We apologize for the inconvenience.
For ant control, Permethrin SFR 36.8% is mixed at 1 2/3 oz per gallon of water.
We do suggest that you check out our Carpenter Ant Product Page or our Carpenter Ant Kit for recommended products as well as our Carpenter Ant Treatment Guide for more recommendations.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is not labeled to be used around edibles. You may consider using a product like Sevin Concentrate to kill the ticks in those areas.
You can use Permethrin SFR 36.8% for control of crawling and flying insects in your lawn as long as you do not apply it in a way that would allow for runoff or overspray into the pool. So you should not spray on a concrete pool deck or on tiling next to the pool.
You may consider keeping a can of Wasp Freeze on hand to spray stinging insects on contact when you see them (do not use over the water). Some folks have also been known to use a badminton racket, provided they have good aim.
If you have bees drinking from a freshwater pool, the you may also consider created another water source for the insects farther out and more toward a covered area for them. Just be mindful it's there and keep the water fresh so you don't create a mosquito habitat.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled to be sprayed on ornamentals safely as directed on the label but is not labeled for mosquitoes around homes, only on livestock and livestock premises. Talstar P would be a better option. For mosquitoes key is to apply to the underside of leaves on trees/bushes which is there the adults lay during the day, as well as shady areas. You would not treat entire areas of the lawn that are in full sun as it is not habitable for them there.
An exterior application of Permethrin SFR has a four week residual.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled for elm bark beetles and elm leaf beetles.
The dilution rate for Permethrin SFR depends on what you are treating for. It can be anywhere from 1 fl. oz. to 3 fl. oz. per gallon of water. Please see the label for complete application instrustructions.
There is no valid reason to use both Ultracide and Permethrin in the same areas. Only one is needed when treating inside and the Ultracide already contains an IGR and residual killer as well so another is not needed on top. Applying more product can make an area repellent and insects will avoid it so neither do the job of killing. We have a guide that can help explain the treatment which includes non chemical steps as well.
You can mix Permethrin SFR with ExciteR, or Conquer with ExciteR, but you would not mix all 3 together as this would not be beneficial. Neither of those insecticides are top choices for roaches.
For a complete Roach Control Treatment Program, we would recommend one of our Roach Control Kits. These professional kits includes non-staining, low odor concentrated insecticide for spraying the outside perimeter of the home and inside underneath appliances, behind cabinets, under toilets and sinks, etc. You'll also get Roach Bait Gel to help get rid of those roaches that like to hide. Baits can be applied up high in the kitchen in the corner of cabinets and in cracks and crevices in kitchens and bathrooms. The bait contains a slow-acting poison that attracts and kills feeding roaches, who also spread the bait to other roaches by contact or by sharing food. Finally, an Insect Growth Regulator is offered which will stop roaches from laying eggs, helping to halt the infestation. The combination of an IGR with roach bait is a highly effective roach control strategy that is widely used by pest control professionals. The insecticide must be applied with a 1 gallon pump sprayer.
View our Roach Treatment Guide Article that really goes into depth in explaining a roach control program.
Unfortunately, this is outside of our scope of knowledge. For pinworms, you will need treatment from a physician. Environmental treatments usually involve steam cleaning and washing and drying clothes on high heat. And for the insects in your sink, you may want to contact a professional pest control company so they can see what is going on for you. This is not a natural place for them to be and nothing is labeled to treat either area. We apologize we could not be more helpful.
