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Pesticide concentration question
Posted on 8/15/16 at 8:05 pm
Posted on 8/15/16 at 8:05 pm
Trying to kill some flees in my yard. I have Permethrin 10%. It says mix 1.5oz per 10 gallons of water for 1000sf.
My yard is roughly 6500sf. That would be 9.75oz of Permethrin. If if mix those 9.75oz over only 20 gallons of water (instead of 65 gallons), would that have the same effect or am I wasting my time with the 2 gallon sprayer?
All I have is a 2 gallon sprayer and don't want to fill that thing up 30 times.
My yard is roughly 6500sf. That would be 9.75oz of Permethrin. If if mix those 9.75oz over only 20 gallons of water (instead of 65 gallons), would that have the same effect or am I wasting my time with the 2 gallon sprayer?
All I have is a 2 gallon sprayer and don't want to fill that thing up 30 times.
This post was edited on 8/15/16 at 8:22 pm
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Posted on 8/15/16 at 8:31 pm to SeaPickle
Do you have a hose end sprayer (like Ortho)?
Fill it up and put it on the lowest setting.
Fill it up and put it on the lowest setting.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 8:40 pm to bbvdd
I bought the gallon jug of the stuff since it will take multiple treatments. They had the Permethrin hose end sprayer but didn't bother with it since I had the 2 gallon at home already.
I guess I could refill the hose sprayer with the gallon.
It's going to cost me $100 to kill these damn fleas
I guess I could refill the hose sprayer with the gallon.
It's going to cost me $100 to kill these damn fleas
This post was edited on 8/15/16 at 8:42 pm
Posted on 8/15/16 at 8:41 pm to SeaPickle
Manufacturers provide you with a ratio for a reason - I would stick to it. Last thing you want to do is kill every living animal that may go in that area.
This post was edited on 8/15/16 at 8:42 pm
Posted on 8/15/16 at 8:46 pm to SeaPickle
follow the label get a backpack sprayer
Posted on 8/15/16 at 8:53 pm to SeaPickle
Mix it no more than 1 1/2 strength. But you may want to go up to the 36% concentrate, and also add a development growth inhibitor. Then do it again in a week, then again.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 8:58 pm to TBoy
Im thinking about getting orkin to come handle it. By the time I purchase everything + my time this shite will be a head ache.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 9:06 pm to SeaPickle
Fleas are tough, you will need to spray every 5 days for 3-4 weeks. I would mix in some Taurus SC (Fipronil) which has a longer residual than permethrin. Taurus will also keep your yard free of fire ants for about 6-9 mths. Just my 2 cents. Good luck buddy, hope u smoke them.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 9:29 pm to CoyillonTiger
Had to be all the rabbits that come in the yard. There is 75 acres behind me that was canefield but sold to be developed. That fell through so it's just overgrown field. Rabbit and coyote population is blowing up.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 9:38 pm to SeaPickle
Better run fast on the lowest setting with a gas mask on 
Posted on 8/16/16 at 5:59 am to SeaPickle
Never mix a concentrate stronger than what it says to on the label. In the end, you're only wasting your product and your money. For fleas however, I've found Bifen is the best toward that. Taurus is a great product, but way too expensive for what you are doing. Bifen will also help greatly with ants.
And that's why it's sometimes easier to go with a company to spray large areas like that. Unless you have a 25+ gal sprayer, it makes it a pain in the arse to refill comstantly.
If you do decide to call someone, give me a try. A run a small company in Raceland. Mike's Pest Control. I'll see if we can help you out with this issue. Good luck.
And that's why it's sometimes easier to go with a company to spray large areas like that. Unless you have a 25+ gal sprayer, it makes it a pain in the arse to refill comstantly.
If you do decide to call someone, give me a try. A run a small company in Raceland. Mike's Pest Control. I'll see if we can help you out with this issue. Good luck.
Posted on 8/16/16 at 6:46 am to jembeurt
Jembeurt I plum forgot about Bifen, great product and very inexpensive.
Posted on 8/16/16 at 7:14 am to CoyillonTiger
Hahaha. Yeah it's a really good product. And to he OP, not saying your permethrin won't work, but it is a "knockdown" product and will only last for a few days (maybe just a couple with the amount of rain we've been getting). Bifen should give you a couple to a few weeks of protection. Also, you can buy this in granular form so it can be broadcasted around your yard that way. It's a little less effective that way but does still work.
Coyillon, are you in the industry?
Coyillon, are you in the industry?
Posted on 8/16/16 at 9:20 am to jembeurt
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If you do decide to call someone, give me a try. A run a small company in Raceland. Mike's Pest Control. I'll see if we can help you out with this issue. Good luck.
Yall do my termite stuff. Still waiting for that technician to call and schedule an appointment.
Email me seapickle09@gmail.com and maybe we can get that termite and flee spray done at the same time
This post was edited on 8/16/16 at 9:23 am
Posted on 8/16/16 at 9:21 am to jembeurt
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Bifen should give you a couple to a few weeks of protection.
i used bifin last month and they are back. i ran out so i went to the feed store and bought the permethrin so i could get it down that day.
I have two dogs driving my crazy being stuck inside so i need to get this solved ASAP
Posted on 8/16/16 at 9:44 am to SeaPickle
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Still waiting for that technician to call and schedule an appointment.
Well I guess I know who to fire now....
Posted on 8/16/16 at 9:53 am to jembeurt
im serious about getting that flea stuff sprayed ASAP. Email me and ill get you my number and we can talk about it
Posted on 8/16/16 at 9:58 am to SeaPickle
I did. You didn't get it?
Posted on 8/16/16 at 10:13 am to jembeurt
got it. thanks. ill give you a call in a little while
Posted on 8/16/16 at 9:59 pm to jembeurt
Jembeurt
No sir
No sir
This post was edited on 8/16/16 at 10:03 pm
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