Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin - Questions & Answers

The mix rates for Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin are:

Wood Destroying Pests: Use a 0.5% emulsion to spot treat 
Lawn pests: 0.4 - 0.8 oz. per 4 gallons of water per 1,000 sq. ft. 
Ornamental pests: .04 - .08 oz. per gallon of water

Hi-Yield 38 Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin cannot be used indoors in a barn or chicken coop; it can be used outdoors around barns. You could use Onslaught Insecticide around and inside barns and chicken coops to treat where flies rest and to treat the ground for fleas. We also recommend adding NyGuard IGR insect growth regulator for flea control. You can apply these products while the animals are not present, and they can return once the application is dry. Keep in mind that for the best fly control, you will likely need to use a combination of insecticides, bait, traps, and on-animal treatments for biting flies. We also recommend that you inspect for rodent issues in the case of fleas since rats and mice can bring parasites into a barn.

Hi-Yield 38-Plus is labeled for outdoor use only.  We would recommend using the Indoor Ant Kit. It comes with a sugar and a protein for ants to consume and take back to the colony. This can be used in places around your kitchen and/or rooms where you have seen activity. This kit also includes Temprid Ready To Spray, a non-repellent spray for use indoors.

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. 

Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin should not be applied to alfalfa that will be fed to the goats. 

Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin is an insecticide only and will not affect any diseases.  There is a great article here on this disease that recommends liquid copper.  Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate is labeled for fireblight on pear trees, but it does need to be applied as a spray application since a systemic fungicide would not be effective.  You would mix 0.5 to 2.0 fluid ounces of product per gallon of water, and the label states, "for fireblight apply in the dormant period, during season bloom, or as in-season cover spray.  Do not exceed one application during the fall, late dormant period.  Do not exceed one application between silver tip and green tip growth stages....Do not exceed 1 gallon of product per 100 gallons of water.  Repeat application every 7-10 days during bloom and growing season if needed."
 

Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin can be applied to the following areas: ONLY for Outdoor Residential use: Ornamentals, Lawns, Trees, Shrubs, Vines, perimeter treatments, Flowering Plants, Conifers, Woody Non-edible Ornamentals, Herbaceous Non-edible Ornamentals? if applied as directed. Please refer to the product label for complete mixing and application instructions.

Hi Yield 38 Plus is not safe for use on or near any edible vegetation. You would need to keep this off of the foliage and bark, and away from the root zone. Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew or Sevin Insecticide Concentrate would be a great option for a spray on the foliage, bark, and roots of the tree. You can also use a trap like the Monterey Peach Tree Borer Trap to try and reduce populations on your tree. 

Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin is best applied when plants are dry and no rain is expected within 24 hours after application.

Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin can be ruined if it is allowed to freeze or if it is exposed to excessive heat. 

Yes, Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control - 38% Permethrin is labeled for millipedes around the outside perimeter.

Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin can harm bees that are contacted directly or that contact a treated area long enough to get a lethal dose. You should not apply this product in areas where bees and other pollinators are actively foraging.

Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin applications should be kept at least 25 feet away from any water, and you should avoid areas where runoff is possible as the product is highly toxic to aquatic life.  As long as you apply with 24 hours of no rain so the product as time to dry, it is safe to use and will not runoff.

In areas where runoff or overspray to aquatic areas is a concern, you can use natural options like the EcoVia EC or Essentria IC3 which are safe for aquatic life.

The rate for chinch bugs using Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin would be 0.4 - 0.8 oz. per 4 gallons of water per 1,000 sq. ft.  Please refer to the product label for complete instructions.

Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin is not labeled to be used on any vegetable edible or ornamental so we cannot recommend it.  Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor has the same active and would be recommended instead.

Hi Yield 38 Plus would be safe depending on how close the house is to the actual lake as it is toxic to aquatic invertebrates so you would not want to happy where drift or runoff could go into the lake. If you are closer to the lake and runoff could be an issue, Essentria IC3 would be a better product. Essentria is safe to use around aquatic life and it will work great for mosquitoes and many other insects. 

Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin is safe to be applied to lawns. Please be sure to carefully read the product label for specific application instructions. 

The application rates and retreatment intervals for Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin are determined by the manufactuer themselves based off their research, extensive testing and data collected. This process by the manufacturer’s is how application rates, retreatment intervals and other information is concluded for best results. Overmixing the product label rates advised, retreating areas sooner than recommended per the product label may not only overstress your turf but also cause negative and opposite effects with the end treatment. 

For Armyworms, Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin is applied at 0.4 to 0.8 fl. ozs. (2 1/2 to 5 tsp.) in 4 to 25 gallons of water per 1,000 sq. Do not apply more than 1.6 fl oz per 1000 sq ft per year (4 applications at the low rate, 2 applications at the high rate). Repeat applciations can be done at 10-14 days intervals. 

Please view our Armyworm Treatment Guide for more information and recommendations. 

Hi-Yield 38-Plus Insect Control 38% Permethrin usually takes 30-60 minutes to try, but you can give it a few hours if you feel unsure. Apply when rainfall is not expected for atleast 24 hours.