To dilute Permethrin SFR 36.8% into a 0.5% solution, you would use 1 2/3 fluid ounces per gallon of water. Please refer to the product label for complete mixing and application instructions.
The mixing rate of Permethrin SFR 36.8% for fire ants is 1 2/3 fl oz per gallon of water. For an acre, it is recommended that you use 32 fl oz in 20 gallons of water. The label recommends that you treat each mound directly and treat at least 4 feet around each mound so that the ants do not move their mounds.
You will need 1 1/3 oz. of Permethrin SFR per gallon of water when treating for roaches. Everyone should be kept out of the treated area until everything is fully dry. It is not necessary to air out the house as long as there is adequate ventilation. You may want to look over our Roach Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing roaches.
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.
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.
Yes, Permethrin SFR 36.8% would be a very effective insecticide to control ticks. It is labeled for ticks (including Deer Tick and Western Black legged Tick). Permethrin would be mixed at 0.4 to 0.8 Fluid Ounces per gallon of water to treat 1000 square feet of lawn and applied as a broadcast application.
Yes, you can use Permethrin SFR with an IGR such as Pivot IGR to control many types of insects on the product label.
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.
Per the product label, when treating for termites, you will use the 0.5% solution rate, which is 1 2/3 oz. of Permethrin SFR per gallon of water. We have a step by step guide that will walk you through how to do your own termite trenching treatment to help do this. You can see the guide by clicking on the link here.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% could potentially kill beneficial insects including nematodes if they contact a treated area.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is not labeled for any type of biting gnat or biting midge (another name for sand gnats) and may not provide effective control. We would recommend choosing a product that is specifically labeled for gnats or midges such as Talstar P or Onslaught. Both of these products are labeled for biting gnats and midges and can be sprayed over the lawn. Flying insects are hard to control because they do not readily come into contact with the areas where you have sprayed the insecticide, so it important to spray areas where the tiny flies actually land or hang out.
For indoor use you should use for roach control use 1 2 / 3 f l . o z .for each gallon of water used. We also recommend you review our Roach Guide so you can understand how to implement a full roach control program for best efficacy.
Permethrin SFR would be mixed at 1 2/3 fl oz per gallon of water for wasps. We have a great guide with instructions on "How to Get Rid of & Kill Wasps" that might help, it includes a video of where you would spray to help deter them from nesting in areas around the home.