Permethrin SFR 36.8% will kill ants that come into contact with the residual on treated surfaces around the perimeter of the home, although it will not kill them on contact. The product is not formulated to act as a repellent.
The mixing ratio for Permethrin SFR 36.8% on lawns is anywhere between 0.4 oz up to 0.8 oz per 1000 square feet or per gallon of water. A dial setting at half of an ounce per gallon on the hose end sprayer would work for most sprayers, but we would recommend to calibrate your equipment with just water before applying your insecticide to make sure you are not using too little or too much insecticide for the area.
Permethrin SFR is only labeled for mosquito control on livestock premises. A better product for mosquito control outdoors is Talstar P. Talstar P is gentle on vegetation where you will be spraying for mosquitoes and it will last up to one month for mosquito control. When using Talstar for mosquito control, you will use 1 oz of product per gallon of water. Talstar P can also be used for tick control, if you would like to use only one product for your needs.
The mixing ratio for Permethrin SFR 36.8% is 1 2/3 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% will kill Carpenter Ants that contact the treated area. Keep it mind, 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 list our top recommendations for Carpenter ant control.
According to the Permethrin SFR product label you will mix ¼ fl. oz. of concentrate to 1 pt. water and use 1-2 fl. oz. of dilution to spray on each animal. Spot treat back, face, legs tail and ears. If you would like to "dip" the dogs you will use ¼ fl. oz. to 1¼ gallons water and thoroughly wet the dog to the skin with sponge or rag. Let drip dry.
To dilute Permethrin SFR 36.8% into a 0.5% solution, use 1 2/3 fluid ounces per gallon of water. Please see the product label for complete mixing and application instructions.
Permethrin SFR is a good option for cicada killer wasps. This will be applied directly to the areas where you have seen activity. The mixing ratio is 1.45 fl. oz. per gallon of water. Be sure to apply the product later at night when the wasps are not active.
Permethrin SFR 36.8%? can be used as a flea and tick dip on dogs per the product label. Instructions are 1/4 fl. oz. to 1 1/4 gallons (0.0626% AI). Dip wash. Thoroughly wet animal to water, skin with sponge or rag. Let drip dry.
You should only mix the Permethrin SFR with water when you are ready to apply. Any mixed solution should be dispersed within 24 hours of mixing. Undiluted in the original container (stored away from extreme temps) you will get about a three year shelf life from the date of purchase.