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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient
⚠️ Don't buy duplicates. All products below contain permethrin as the active ingredient. They differ only in concentration, formulation type, and price — not in how they work or what they kill. Buying two different brands is buying the same pesticide twice.
Permethrin SFR 36.8%
Control Solutions · Emulsifiable concentrate
36.8% permethrin
Professional
Ten-80 Stock Solution
Elanco · Concentrate
10% permethrin
Livestock/agriculture
Bonide Eight Insect Control
Bonide · RTU spray
0.5% permethrin
Consumer garden
Sawyer Permethrin Clothing Treatment
Sawyer · RTU spray
0.5% permethrin
Consumer — clothing
Martins Permethrin 13.3%
Control Solutions · Emulsifiable concentrate
13.3% permethrin
Professional
Bifen IT
Control Solutions · Emulsifiable concentrate
7.9% bifenthrin
Professional — NOTE: Bifen IT is BIFENTHRIN not permethrin
🎯 Target Pests
✓Ticks (clothing treatment)
✓Mosquitoes
✓Flies
✓Fleas
✓Gnats
✓Chiggers
✓Mites
✓Lice (veterinary)
✓Cockroaches
✓Ants
✓Crickets
✓Stored Product Insects
⚗️ Mixing & Dilution Guide
Rates below are general guidelines. Always follow your specific product label — rates vary by brand and application site.
Permethrin clothing treatment
0.5% solution — Sawyer RTU direct
Spray onto clothing and gear, allow to dry completely before wearing. Provides tick and mosquito protection for 6 washes or 6 weeks. Never apply to skin.
Yard tick spray
Permethrin SFR: 0.4 fl oz / gal
Apply to lawn edges, ornamentals, and leaf litter where ticks harbor. Treat 3-foot band at woods edge. Safe for humans when dry — do not allow cats on treated area until dry.
Livestock spray for flies and lice
Ten-80: 2 oz / gal water
Apply as a body spray to livestock. Not for use on cats. Permethrin is the standard for livestock pest management.
⚠️ Safety & Precautions
- FATAL TO CATS — permethrin causes severe neurological toxicity in cats at any concentration. Never apply to cats or in areas where cats can contact treated surfaces while wet
- Safe for dogs when dry — do not apply wet product to dogs unless it is a dog-labeled veterinary product
- Never apply permethrin clothing treatment to skin — it is only for fabric
- Highly toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates
- Note: Bifen IT (bifenthrin) is frequently confused with permethrin — they are different active ingredients
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🌿 Environmental & Ecological Impact
🔄 Alternatives & Related Products
Same chemical class or different approaches to the same pests.
🔄Bifenthrin
Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
🔄Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
Cypermethrin
Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
🔄Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
Deltamethrin
Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
↔️Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
Pyrethrin
Different approach: Botanical Pyrethrin
↔️Different approach: Botanical Pyrethrin
Boric Acid
Different approach: Inorganic
Different approach: Inorganic
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is permethrin safe for pets?
Safe for dogs once dry, but acutely toxic to cats when wet. Never allow cats to contact wet permethrin.
Q: Can I use permethrin indoors?
Check the specific product label — formulations vary. Baits and dusts often have indoor labeling; concentrates and granulars are typically outdoor.
Q: How long does permethrin last after application?
Residual varies by formulation, surface type, weather, and UV exposure. Indoor applications last longer than outdoor. Check the product label for re-application intervals.
Q: What should I do if exposed?
Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water. For eye contact, rinse 15–20 minutes. For ingestion or severe symptoms, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Have the product label available.
📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Permethrin SFR — Safety Data Sheet
View the official SDS document for this product directly on the CDMS label database.
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For informational and educational purposes only. PestControlBasics.com is not a licensed pest control operator and does not provide pest control advice, recommendations, or professional services. All pesticide applications must comply with the product label — the label is the law under FIFRA (7 U.S.C. § 136). Always read the full label before use. Consult a licensed pest management professional for infestations involving structural damage, public health pests, or any situation where safety is a concern. SDS/MSDS links open third-party sources; PestControlBasics.com is not responsible for their content.