We would not recommend Permethrin SFR 36.8% for a bed bug treatment because they can easily grow resistance. We would definitely recommend something more like Temprid SC because it has two active ingredients that actually work against bed bugs that may have resitance to other products. We would recommend that you check our guide on How to get rid of bed bugs for more detailed information.
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.
You want to be very careful when using Permethrin SFR 36.8% to treat for hive beetles as the Permethrin is highly toxic to bees! According to the attached article from the University of Arkansas about Managing Small Hive Beetles : Soil Treatment - The pupal stage is a vulnerable time in the beetle life cycle. Slightly moist, loose, sandy soil is optimal for their development. Locating colonies on hard clay or rocky soil, rather than light sandy soil, can reduce the number of beetly larvae that successfully pupate. If larvae are present in the colony, soil around the hive can be treated with a permethrin drench to prevent the larvae from pupating, killing them in the soil.
We also suggest that you contact your local Extension office to see what their recommendations are for as far as time frame for you to do this in your area. Most times they can give you much more precise advice on those times of years more specific to your local area.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled to be applied to goats and dogs as directed on the product label.
No, Permethrin SFR 36.8% is not labeled to treat for mice. Please see our Rodent Control Page and Treatment Guide on the best steps and products to eradicate a mice population.
Neither Permethrin SFR nor Bifen XTS can be applied to furniture. Bifen XTS is also not able to be applied to carpets inside so would not be recommended for inside flea control. Nyguard Plus would be a better option as it can be applied to upholstered furniture and other areas, it also is an odor neutralizer and contains an IGR (insect growth regulator) which is highly recommended when treating for fleas. Please refer to our guide here for the best advice in effectively treating fleas both inside and out.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled to be used in kennels and would be safe when used as directed on the product label. It is also safe to use as a flea/tick dip on dogs.
Permethrin SFR will not work for slug control because of the mucus covering on the slugs. You can find all of our slug control products here: Slug Control Products
Dending on many factors such as insect type, etc Permethrin SFR 36.8%? can take minutes to hours to kill insects. Roach Control Rotation A Kit? is great for treating roaches. It offers all of the products needed to perform a professional treatment in your home to eradicate the insect. Please take a few moments to read our article on How to Get Rid of Roaches for additional helpful information.
Onslaught FastCap is a unique insecticide that has an encapsulated pyrethroid plus prallethrin for quick knockdown. Permethrin SFR contains permethrin - a different pyrethroid - and it is not encapsulated. The encapsulation really helps products to last longer in the heat and sunlight in desert environments better than the Permethrin SFR would. Our other most popular insecticides to rotate with Onslaught would be Cyzmic CS or CyKick CS. You could always add 0.25 - 0.5 oz of ExciteR insecticide to either Cyzmic or CyKick for that extra quick knockdown, if desired.
Since Permethrin SFR is an oil-based product it is going to be more prone to break down in the extreme heat and sunlight in your area faster than other products. You will likely have to reapply the Permethrin every 30 days to keep insect populations under control and have a strong residual still on the surface. We would suggest when you get ready to order more product in the future going with something better designed for your environment like Cy Kick CS or Onslaught FastCap which will also likely give a better control over arachnids and other pests they feed on due to their encapsulation.
We do not have any experience using cotton soaked with permethrin in tubes on rodents so we can not offer advice on this type of application. Below is the advice we usually offer for tick control:
Permethrin SFR would be a great choice for indoor and outdoor tick control. We also recommend adding an insect growth regulator such as Archer IGR to Permethrin to stop the ticks from being able to develop while you are trying to eliminate the infestation. Do not make spot applications. Treat the entire area where exposure to ticks may occur. Use more water (not more product) when treating areas with dense ground cover or heavy leaf litter. Ticks may be reintroduced from surrounding areas on host animals. Retreatment may be necessary to achieve and/or maintain control during periods of high pest pressure. All of your dogs should be treated with a product that is specifically labeled for use on dogs for tick control.
You can also help by creating a "tick safe zone" in your yard. You should have an area that is at least 9 ft wide between your yard and any wooded area. Trim back trees to allow as much sunlight as possible into your yard. Keep grass as short. Remove as much leaf litter as possible. A clearly defined, well manicured border between your yard and any wooded areas or weedy lots will reduce the chance of ticks infesting your yard.
Absolutely! The Permethrin SFR product label instruction booklet was actually on the same page where you submitted this question. I have linked the Product label below for your convenience:
http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/msds/permethrin_sfr_label.pdf
