Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin should only be applied outdoors. If you have activity indoors, we would recommend using the Indoor Carpenter Ant Kit. Please check out our article on How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants for more information on how to implement a successful treatment program.
Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control is meant to be used with a gallon pump sprayer. The mixing ratio is 3.2 fl. oz. (6.5 tablespoons) per two gallons of water. This can be used for localized treatments outdoors only. Please see our Termite Treatment Guide for tips and information about treating for this pest.
Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin is not labeled for use on any edible vegetation. You’d want to keep the product at least 5-10 feet outside the drip line of anything edible when treating. We do not recommend consuming vegetation.
There is no wait time after applying Hi Yield 38 Plus Insect Control before sowing seeds. We would just recommend allowing the product time to dry first.
Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control - 38% Permethrin will be diluted with water and the ratio will vary depending on the insect or insects that you are targeting.
Wood Destroying Pests: Use a 0.5% emulsion to spot treat Lawn pests: 0.4 to 0.8 oz. in water (approx. 4 to 25 gallons of water) per 1,000 sq. ft. Ornamental pests: .04 to .08 oz. or .3 to .6 oz, depending on target pest, per gallon of water.
You would need to contact the manufacturer of Hi-Yield 38-Plus directly to see what steps need to be taken to remove the product from the treated surfaces and for any health concerns you may have. You can reach VPG at 855-270-4776.
You will use 0.4-0.8 oz. of Hi-Yield 38 Plus Insect Control for carpenter ants. Keep in mind that this will only kill carpenter ants that contact the treated area. It will not kill off the colony. You will need something that is transferred back to the colony. Please check out our Carpenter Ant Guide which lists our top recommendations for carpenter ant control.