Martin's Permethrin 13.3% is applied at 2 2/3 - 5 1/2 oz. per gallon of water (Farms & Livestock: 8 oz. per 8.25 gallons of water).
Martin's Permethrin is labeled for flies and would kill flies that come in contact with a treated area. When trying to control Phorid flies or any similar species, you want to make sure you find out exactly where there are breeding and harboring so you will want to follow Step 1 in the article below to help determine if they are mainly coming from that drain or also another location. If they are coming from the drain itself you would use a mixture of a drain gel and a birth control -Gentrol IGR Aerosol- to stop the reproductive cycle. Try to eliminate as many moisture holding areas as possible as anywhere there is moisture/organic build up, they can thrive. The Phorid is a reproduction champion with females capable of laying forty eggs in twelve hours. Their entire live cycle is only about 25 days, so you can see how a population goes from zero to zillions in a very short time. How long it takes for the DF 5000 to get rid of the drain flies depends on how much organic matter has built up in the drain and if the DF 5000 is even getting in the right spot. Sometimes flies can be breeding much farther down the drain than just in the trap under the sink. Most of the time though the trap under the sink or tub is the issue and you just need to continue applying the gel. It can take a few days or up to two weeks sometimes depending on how much matter has built up. When this process is over you should treat the drains once every 30 days and you will prevent this from happening in the future.
Please view our How To Get Rid of Drain/Phorid Flies for more information.
You will use 2 2/3 oz. of Martins Permethrin 13.3 per gallon of water for general pest control around a structure per the product label.
Martin's Permethrin 13.3% can kill some wood-boring insects on contact, however this product will not absorb into wood to prevent new infestations. If you can provide some more information about where you are treating and the target pest(s) then we are happy to make another recommendation for you.
You should use any mixed solution of Martin's Permethrin 13.3% within 24 hours of mixing with water.
In order for Martin's Permethrin 13.3% to be effective, it will need to be applied 24 hours before rain is expected or 24 hours after rain.
The application of Martin's Permethrin 13.3% will depend on the pest that you are targeting. This product may be used on goats and horses as long as you are following the instructions on the product label. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions. The instructions for use on goats and horses is located on the second to last page of the label.
Martin's Permethrin 13.3% should not use on puppies under twelve (12) weeks. Consult a veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, pregnant, nursing or medicated animals.
The Martins Permethrin 13.3% can be used to spray baseboards indoors for general insects, and can only be sprayed on carpets if treating for carpet beetles and clothes moths.
Per the Product Label: Carpet Beetles and Clothes Moths: To treat carpets – hold sprayer 14 - 18 inches from carpet. Apply spray evenly, covering the entire surface until slightly moist. Spray underside of carpet when possible. Avoid wetting or soaking. Use 2 2/3 oz per gallon of water. One gallon of spray solution will cover roughly 1580 linear feet at a 6 inch band.
We apologize but Martin's Permethrin 13.3% is not labeled to be used on reindeer so we cannot confirm it would kill mites on them. We would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer directly for the best advice: they can be reached at (800) 242-5562.
Martin's Permethrin 13.3% is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic life so it is not recommended for use near water. We would recommend something like Essentria IC3 instead.
