The Label states that Permethrin SFR 36.8% is safe for indoor use. Once the product dries, and as long as you didn't spray the furnace directly, it is safe.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled to eradicate carpenter bees that land on the treated surfaces. We suggest also using an insecticide dust applied with a duster to lightly dust the holes the have bored.
Carpenter Bee Control Article
The Permethrin SFR 36.8% that you are asking about cannot be shipped into the state of NY without a pest control license to purchase it. Permethrin also would not be recommended as the best option for caterpillars or worms in the soil nor is it labeled to be used on edible crops. Most caterpillar control comes from spraying the foliage of the plants they may try to ingest or damage during the first signs of insect activity during the season. A popular choice for this would be Southern Ag Thuricide.
Yes, Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled for roaches and will kill those that contact a treated area.
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.
Please click on the link below for the product label for Permethrin SFR. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Permethrin SFR is not labeled to be used on tents or clothing but we do carry a JT Eaton product that can.