Permethrin SFR is labeled for chinch bug treatments in your lawn. Per the product label, you use 0.4 to 0.8 oz per 1000 sq ft in 4 -25 gallons of water. You want to be sure to use enough water to get the product below the thatch layer when dealing with chinch bugs.
Yes, Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled for fire ants. You will use 1 2/3 fl oz per gallon of water. For an acre, it is recommended that you use 32 fl oz in 20 gallons of water.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% will kill scorpions that come in contact with it. However, a more effective product would be Onslaught Fastcap which is specifically designed for scorpions and other insects that are harder to kill. Onslaught FastCap is a unique insecticide that has an encapsulated pyrethroid plus prallethrin for quick knockdown. The encapsulation really helps products to last longer in the heat and sunlight in desert environments better than the Permethrin SFR would.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is a synthetic pyrethrin like bifenthrin so they would work comparably. Dominion 2L would be a good option to use for chinch bug control and is a neonicotinoid and systemic so is absorbed by the roots that these bugs feed on. Best applied before they are active so it has time to be absorbed.
When using Permethrin SFR 36.8% for mole crickets the product label states you use 0.4 – 0.8 fl. oz. of Permethrin SFR in 4 to 25 gallons of water per 1000 square feet. Use the higher rate for fast knockdown and increased residual control. If you’re using the higher rate of 0.8 oz per 1000 sq ft, that would require 35.2 ounces for an acre. Dense or excessive (greater than 3 inches) lawn height and arid conditions may require higher volume application rates. Repeat application if necessary. Application in combination with compatible surfactants or wetting agents may enhance penetration.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% would be mixed at the rate of 1 2/3 fl oz per gallon of water.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% would be safe around feeders as long as you are not spraying them directly. We would recommend applying when hummingbirds are not in the area so the chance of contact is less likely to occur.
We recommend using 1 2/3 fl. oz of Permethrin SFR 36.8% per gallon of water for ant mounds.The label recommends that you treat each by applying 1-2 gallons of emulsion to each mound area by sprinkling the mound until it is wet and treat a 4 foot diameter circle around the mound so the ants do not move their mounds. Use the higher volume for mounds larger than 12". For best results, apply in cool weather, such as in early morning or late evening hours, but not in the heat of the day.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is safe to be used if you have pets as long as it is used according to the label instructions. You have to keep everyone including pets and children out of the treated area until it has completely dried.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is pet safe if used as directed however we do advise that the active ingredient Permethrin can be extremely toxic to cats if they are exposed to areas that have not dried completely. Keep pets out of the area while treating and do not allow them to re-enter the home until the application has fully dried.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% should be used within 24 hours of mixing with water.
To treat fleas in lawns, you will use 0.4–0.8 oz. (2.4 - 4.8 tsp) of Permethrin SFR in 4 to 25 gallons of water per 1000 square feet.
Permethrin SFR? should not be used on pastures where horses or any livestock graze and grass cannot be consumed after dried. Very few products are listed as safe to use in grazing areas. Essentria All Purpose is one of our top products that will not harm the animals and will cover all the same insects the Permethrin SFR covers on its label.
We would recommend using Permethrin SFR 36.8% at the rate of 1 2/3 oz. per gallon water for ticks. It would also be a good idea to incorporate an insect growth regulator (IGR) such as Archer IGR for complete control of ticks. All of these products are pet safe if used as directed. Pets need to be kept out of the area being treated during application and until everything is completely dry.
Please look over our Tick Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
We would recommend using Permethrin SFR at the rate of 1 2/3 oz. per gallon water for ticks. It would also be a good idea to incorporate an insect growth regulator (IGR) such as Archer IGR for complete control of ticks.
No, you do not need to water the lawn after applying Permethrin SFR 36.8% since you are already using 4 to 25 gallons of water every 1,000 sq ft. The water is acting as the carrier – Per the prodcut label Mix 0.4 – 0.8 fl. oz. of Permethrin SFR in 4 to 25 gallons of water per 1000 square feet.Use the higher rate for fast knockdown and increased residual control. Dense or excessive (greater than 3 inches) lawn height and arid conditions may require higher volume application rates. Repeat application if necessary. Application in combination with compatible surfactants or wetting agents may enhance penetration
Permethrin SFR needs to be down for at least 6 hours prior to rain for it to be rainfast but preferably up to 24hrs.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% can be applied to the lawn for treating for sod webworms. You will mix 0.4 – 0.8 fl. oz. of Permethrin SFR in 4 to 25 gallons of water per 1000 square feet. Use the higher rate for fast knockdown and increased residual control. Dense or excessive (greater than 3 inches) lawn height and arid conditions may require higher volume application rates. Repeat application if necessary. Application in combination with compatible surfactants or wetting agents may enhance penetration.
Permethrin SFR can be applied anytime insects are active. We would recommend treating in the morning or later in the evening in the warmer months. This product is a great product choice for treatment outdoors for fleas and ticks. Adding an IGR like Archer IGR impedes the insect's reproductive cycle. These products should be applied once every two weeks. Please take a look at our Flea Control Guide for more information.
Per the product label, when treating for termites, you will use the 0.5% solution rate, which is 1 2/3 oz. of Permethrin SFR per gallon of water. Please refer to the label for complete application instructions.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is not specfically labeled for clover mites. Bifen IT would be a better option.
