Permethrin SFR 36.8% has a 30 day residual outside and a 90 day residual inside. It is safe for and pets if applied according to the instructions on the label. In the original wet state, it can irritate the skin. Pets need to be kept out of the area during application and until everything is fully dry.
You will use 0.4-0.8 oz. of Permethrin SFR per gallon of water every 21 days as necessary for bagworm control. Keep in mind that this needs to be applied before the bags have formed. If the bags have already formed, there is little you can do for control other than to physically remove them.
Permethrin SFR is not labeled for use on any edibles.
We would recommend using Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor Broad Use Insecticide. It is labeled for various insects, including squash bugs and is safe for use on listed edibles. This product does have the same active ingredient as Permethrin SFR, however, it is at a lower concentration. That product cannot be diluted down and used on edibles.
Yes, Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled to control earwigs.
Yes, you can use Permethrin SFR on horses for horse flies. Per the product label: For use on Horses to control:Horn flies, face flies,stable flies, house flies,horse flies, black flies,eye gnats, mange mites,scabies mites, ticks, lice and fleas: Use ¼ fl. oz. to 1 pt. water, 0.6257% AI. Low pressure spray. Application: 1-2 fl. oz. spray per animal. Spot treat back, face, legs tail and ears.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% should not be used on pastures where horses or any livestock graze and grass cannot be consumed after it has dried. We would recommend contacting the manufacturer directly for advice on when it would be safe to allow grazing animals back into a treated area. Control Solutions can be reached at 800-242-5562.
Bengal Roach Spray is a permethrin based product that is only labeled for roaches. Permethrin SFR 36.8% can be used on livestock only to help control scabies mites. It cannot be used on humans or in residential areas to control scabies mites. We do not offer products for scabies mites in residential areas.
How long Permethrin SFR 36.8% takes to dry can vary depending on factors like how heavily it was applied and the humidity level in the area. In general, it will take a couple of hours to dry completely.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled for mole crickets. The labeled rate is 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. If you’re using the higher rate of 0.8 oz per 1000 sq ft, that would require 35.2 ounces for an acre.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labelled for many of the same insects as Bifen XTS and would actually be a good choice to use as a rotation insecticide. Typically you will want to rotate insecticides about every 6 months to prevent any type of resistance from developing when the same active ingredient or mode of action is used for an extended amount of time.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is pet safe if used as directed however we do advise that the active ingredient Permethrin can be extremely toxic to cats if they are exposed to areas that have not dried completely. Keep pets out of the area while treating and do not allow them to re-enter the home until the application has fully dried.
You do not state exactly what type of worms you would be trying to use Permethrin SFR 36.8% to treat. This product has several pests on the label. If you happen to be speaking of things like heartworm or intestinal worms, no this product would not treat for anything like that.
Talstar P is not labeled for lice. Suspend SC is labeled for lice, however, it is not labeled for use inside of chicken coops.
We would recommend using something like Permethrin SFR in the area. It is labeled for lice and mites in poultry houses. The mixing ratio is 1 2/3 fl. oz. of product per gallon of water.
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.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is recommended to be used when the grass is dry, however it can be used when the ground it a little wet from the rain but the wet ground will make the product take longer to dry. Please let us know if you have any other questions