Southern Ag Permetrol Lawn Insecticide

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

HOW TO MIX AND APPLY:

Mix the recommended amount of SA-50 Permethrin 10% per gallon (3.79 liters) of water and apply in accordance with the directions below. Food utensils such as teaspoons or measuring cups should not be used for food purposes after use with pesticides. Where appropriate, measure the area to be treated by measuring the length and width then multiply to determine the square footage of the area. Apply SA-50 Permethrin 10% as a coarse spray with a pump-up or other type of hand-held sprayer. When mixing, fill the sprayer with half of the water first and then measure and add the appropriate amount of SA-50 Permethrin 10% followed by the remaining water. Thorough spray coverage is necessary but avoid spray run-off.

MEASUREMENT CONVERSION CHART:

1 teaspoon = 0.17 fl.oz. = 5 ml. 1 ounce = 6 teaspoons = 29.6 ml.

ORNAMENTAL PLANTS:

For use on ornamental plants, mix SA-50 Permethrin 10% with water in the following manner:

• 1/3 teaspoon (2 ml) - 1 Quart
• 1 1/3 teaspoon (7 ml) 1 Gallon (3.79 L)

NOTE: Do not use more SA-50 Permethrin 10% than recommended, as this may cause some plant injury. Use this dilution unless other instructions are given.

CONTACT AND RESIDUAL SPRAY:

Apply a diluted spray of SA-50 Permethrin 10%. Use sufficient spray to obtain full coverage of all foliage.

HOUSE PLANTS:

To protect plants in indoor landscaping, spray directly on insects to kill leafrollers, armyworms, cutworms, cabbage worms on chrysanthemums; fungus gnats on velvet plants. Spray as directed above to control aphids, armyworms, Japanese beetles, leafminers, leafrollers, mealybugs, scales, spider mites, spring cankerworms, exposed thrips and whiteflies on the following plants:

Ageratum, Ardisia, Aster, Azalea, Babyís breath, Begonia, Birds-nest fern, Bleeding heart, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Coleus, Crown of Thorns, Cockscomb, Cyclamen, Dracaena, Dumbcane, English Ivy, Fuchsia, Gladiolus, Grape Ivy, Hypoestes, Ivy, Juniper, Lily, Marigold, Orchid, Palm, Pansy, Piperomia, Petunia, Philodendron, Piggy-back plant, Poinsettia, Portulaca, Pothos, Prayer Plant, Purple Passion, Rabbits foot fern, Rose, Schefflera, Snapdragon, Snake Plant, Statice, Velvet Plant, Verbena, Zinnia.

Remove infested plants from living areas prior to application. Spray plants outside in an area not likely to be occupied by children or pets (particularly fish). When leaves dry, plants can be returned to the original location.

Use with care on ferns, palms and fuchsia. As with all plants listed above, especially carnations, chrysanthemums and roses, there exists a wide variety of species and cultivars and therefore, a wide variety of susceptibility to injury. To ascertain possible phytotoxicity, spray a few plants as described above, wait 24 hours and check for possible injury.

Repeat applications may be necessary to control Citrus Blackflies on non-bearing citrus; Adult Japanese beetles on roses.

OUTDOOR ORNAMENTALS: Use 1 1 / 3 teaspoon (7 ml) of SA-50 Permethrin 10% in one gallon of water.

CONTACT AND RESIDUAL SPRAY - Apply a finished spray of SA-50 Permethrin 10%. Use sufficient spray to obtain full coverage of all foliage. Spray in the late afternoon or evening when the temperature ranges from 500 F to 850 F and when there is little or no wind. Spray at the first indication of insect pests. Repeat as necessary; use intervals of 4 to 8 days. SA-50 Permethrin 10% application can be made up to the day of collection.

Spray as directed above to control Aphids, Cicadas, Corn Earworms, Fall Cankerworms, Inchworms, Leafminers, Leafrollers, Mealybugs, Bagworms, Spider Mites, Exposed Thrips and Whiteflies on the following plants:

Ageratum, Arizona Cypress, Aster, Azalea, Begonia, Coleus, Common ninebark, Common Snowberry, Elm, Exacum, Euonymous, English Ivy, Gladiolus, Gold bells, Hypoestes, Ivy, Lilac, Marigold, Mock Orange, Nannyberry, Orchid, Palm, Pans, Pea shrub, Petunia, Philodendron, Poinsettia, Rhododendron, Rose, Snapdragon, Taxus, Wax plants, Weeping fig, Zinnia.

FOR ORNAMENTAL TREES GROWN AROUND THE HOME: Use sufficient spray to obtain full coverage of all foliage. Avoid heavy wetting. Use to control: pine moths, pine needle miners, pine beetles and needle scales on pine; budworms on conifers; oakworms on oak; fall webworms on cherry, elm and honeysuckle; aphids on tulip poplar; citrus black flies on non-bearing citrus; tussock moths on Douglas and grand firs; leafminers on birch; elm leaf beetle and elm spanworms on elms.

TO KILL TENT CATERPILLARS: Application should be made when caterpillars are young and tents are first noticed. For best results, apply in the late afternoon or evening when caterpillars have returned to their tents. Mix 2.5 fl oz (74 ml) of this product in one gallon (3.79 L) of water. Wet tents with spray on all sides. A few caterpillars may be seen escaping from the tent, however, they should die within several hours.

TICKS (Lone Star, Bear, Black Legged), FLEAS, CRICKETS and EARWIGS: For treatment of localized infestations of these insects in outdoor areas where there are weeds or bushy non-crop areas. Mix 6.5 fl oz (192 ml) of SA-50 Permethrin 10% in one gallon of water (1 2 / 3 fl oz or 49 ml per quart) and spray infested areas thoroughly.

LAWN APPLICATIONS:

For control of Ants (including fire ants - aids in the control), Armyworms, Chinch bugs, Crickets, Cutworms, Japanese Beetle Grubs, Grasshoppers, Mole Crickets and Sod Webworms, consult the following:

Armyworms, Mole crickets, Cutworms, Sod webworm, Chinch bugs, Japanese beetle grubs: 7 tsp/10 gal water/1000 sq. ft.

• For surface feeders, delay watering or mowing for 24 hours. Japanese beetle grubs For subsurface feeders, irrigate with 1/4 inch of water immediately after application.

Crickets, Grasshoppers, Ants (including Fire Ants): 3 tsp/3 gal water/1000 sq. ft.

• For best results, delay watering or mowing for 24 hours after treatment.

Lawns should be no taller than 3 inches (7.6 cm) at time of application. Slightly more water may be used as long as the amount of product per area is as listed above. For heavy infestations, repeat application after two weeks. Also for control of cutworms on dichondra and Irish moss. Use as directed above for lawns.

VEGETABLE APPLICATIONS:

(For Backyard Vegetable Gardens Only): Prepare SA-50 Permethrin 10% as directed in the chart on the label. Use 0.25 gallons of finished spray per 110 square feet.

(SEE LABEL FOR COMPLETE LIST OF APPLICATION RATES AND INSTRUCTIONS).

Environmental Hazards:

This product is extremely toxic to fish. Do not apply directly to water. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate. Apply this product only as specified on this label.