Thanks for being a guinea pig with this project. I did this last season before I did the Appalachian Trail and never had a tick stay on me. I did wool, synthetics, cotton, and everything in between and had no problems whatsoever. Clothes are still in tact and functional. Here I am again as a refresher for the ratio and tips. God bless you for taking the time to show everyone.
At 2 oz per gallon, you end up with 0.58%. By comparison, Sawyers is 0.5%, so you're only a bit higher. I mix mine at 3 ounces per gallon to get to 0.86%.
@@HonorableBeniah-Aof course, I'm not drinking it. Permethrin does not present any notable genotoxicity or immunotoxicity in humans and farm animals but is classified by the EPA as a likely human carcinogen when , based on reproducible studies in which mice fed permethrin developed liver and lung tumors. A 2018 review failed to link permethrin exposure in humans to cancer. The military treats theirs with a solution that contains10% permethrin and they claim that will last for the lifetime of the garment. It's also the main ingredient for treating scabies and lice as an ointment or lotion.
Interesting video. I used to treat my clothes and put them out in the sun to dry, but I learned that sunlight breaks down permethrin. Drying the clothes in the shade takes longer, but it should leave you with a stronger treatment. A clothes dryer on cool-to-moderate heat should also be fine.
101AirborneE8 I used this treatment the first time I went to Afghanistan. We just hung it over the railings to air dry after letting them soak overnight. Not one mosquito bite the whole deployment. Of course it helped being at 13k feet in elevation.
I used this method for all my outdoor clothing and it WORK and seem to be the only solution for us. We have those Asian Tiger Mosquito No more mosquito bite when working on my 5 Acres.
Well done, I have never encountered this method of application. The only method that I have found, until now, was to treat my clothes and equipment with a lawn and garden sprayer. Just create your desired amount at desired strength, and pump up and spray your clothes and equipment. The biggest advantage of this method would be the ability to treat say, a rucksack, or a tent seeing as how such equipment can't be conventionally dunked. Other than that, great video, nice and informative. Happy trails!!!
Be careful wearing treated clothes in hot, sweaty weather. I still have a two small scars from my backpack straps while hiking in Big Cypress Swamp in S. Florida in the summer. I had treated an old long sleeve shirt with this same mix. Sweat and treated clothes don't mix.
Read this on a sales page. What do you think? Q: I bought Permethrin SFR and have been using it to treat my outdoor work clothes. You have stated elsewhere that this product is not labeled for use on clothing. A: Permethrin SFR is a different formulation than the products that are labeled for use on clothing and it should not be used to treat clothing under any circumstances.
Interesting. Because I have been doing this several seasons now with not one problem. Don't speak without evidence. Everyone is a know it all in theory but very few put anything into practice. This method worked perfectly on all my materials with the exception of DWR coated products and I never had to deal with ticks. Not even one
@@samuelalley7331 He does have the evidence...It's on the label! The SFR formulation is not to be used next to the skin! Yes, it killed and repelled the pests but it likely will do long term damage to....hopefully your reproductive system as you have no business passing on your genes!
@@wanderinggeri8477 You mean kind of like how accurate the Corona virus statistics are?? When will you people learn that what is on labels is mostly liability. The fact is, If you don't want too take a risk than don't. I would take the mild risk over having tics. Pick your poison. Lime disease or a risk your not sure of. Either way, life is a RISK. The sooner you learn, the freer you will live.
good idea but I don't think it will be harmful to you. primarily used for livestock sprayed directly on fur. used for sheep dip etc. note that some is oil based and may stain, found that out when I sprayed around entry doors to keep creepy crawlies out
They make a 10% solution which is better to use for treating clothes, the solution you are using is ill advisable to use on clothing - even diluted. That is an industrial pesticide made for agricultural and landscaping needs for lawn and forest applications. With 10% solution use 1.5 oz to 32 oz of water will equate to 0.625% which is still with safety margin and ticks still die and fall off. Using it for the last 30yrs living in rural bush country.
After learning more about ticks and Lyme I am getting shook, I just ordered some clothes with Insect Shield from Columbia for an upcoming trip and hope they work well as part of a system. I would be tempted to use a stronger blend against my better judgement if I used a soak. Ordered treated socks and the spray for my boots and shelter as well. I get nervous watching your daughter rolling around in the grass. Keep us posted on your impressions on the efficacy of the treatment(please). Shook One
so im concluding that the wilson pestcontrol spray with 0.25% of permethrin should help killing ticks on the clothes even if ticks are not listed on the label
+k. Julian Permethrin affects a ticks CNS. Of course potency will depend on how much affect it has. Potency is determined by the strength used to treat the clothes, how long ago it has been, and how many times the article of clothing has been washed or used. Also, as with any chemical, you should decide if it is something you want next to your skin. I assume no responsibility. Chemicals ARE chemicals. Just saying... :)
Hi Chad. Thanks for sharing this technique! I have been planning to do exactly what you have described here, so I'm very glad to learn from your experience. Since the permethrin you used has some petroleum distillates in it, I am wondering if you have noticed any odor or oily smell, and if you have noticed any damage to any of your clothes, especially technical clothing with Gore-tex or other vapor barriers. I suspect you would have described these already if you had, but wanted to check with you. My guess is it's the petroleum that causes the manufacturer to recommend against using it on clothing. Also, how long do you think these treatments are lasting? Cheers!
I have been using this method each spring since posting this video. Once it dries, I have noticed no odors or smells, or witnessed any damage to my treated clothes. I only treat my pants, socks, shirt and hat though. I do not treat any rain shells, wind shells, tents, packs, or any other gear. IME, I have had 100% favorable results when using the treated clothes. As you bring up, and as others have pointed out, this particular Permethrin mixture is petroleum based, which is likely different from some other commercially available soaks. For this reason, I cannot recommend this to anyone. Whether or not someone decides to use any sort of chemical, for any reason whatsoever, is up to them, and I do not recommend it as I am not a specialist. If anyone decides to use these chemicals, I assume no responsibility...
I always wonder how this type of thing turns out. Thanks for the update. I spray the outside of my clothing with a lesser consecration, but will keep this method in mind. thx, and thumbs up
wow, I give you credit. I must be allergic or something. I used .05 oz. of the 36.8% and ran it through the washer (20 gallons of COLD water) with about 10 Tommy Bahamas shirts that were infected with my pets fleas. When the shirts dry, I iron and put them on. Right away my right side of my body swells up, like my liver reacting to a allergy, which my doc buddy said was actually happening, I'm now just rewashing them on my 5th wash batch, in cold water, with minor detergent. Permethrin Pro is the only thing you can use, but I even think drops per batch is best. 2 OZ has some side effects so the company says, MY QUESTION- ever try washing SILK SHIRTS?
+Paul F I am sorry to hear this... and it is why I stress that everyone should make their own decisions about using this, or any other chemical treatment, for anything. Everything affects us all a little different... Glad you found out so quickly though!
@@weirdowolfstudio5409 How does the 10% not do anything when the product designed for use on clothing (water based) has a strength of .5%? This video says to use 2oz of 36.8% (petroleum based) with 1 gallon of water. That comes out to a .575% solution. The minimum you are supposed to use for perimeter sprays of your house is .5% and up to 2%. It is on page 14. You can read the label and see the dilution table here www.domyown.com/msds/Permethrin_SFR_Label.pdf
Thanks for the video, going to order some. Out on our farm there are more chiggars and ticks than you can imagine. I was out the other day and had no less than 12 ticks on me. 4 of which were attached. I'm going to use your formula to help keep these pesky critters off of me.
So the pre treated clothes last 7 washes but if I apply this product then wash my clothing do I have to reapply this product again? Where can I buy this product?
This is interesting information! I will use it. But, I will (as you suggest) get more educated about it. Thank you for making it seem very simple. BTW, I doubt that this matters to anyone else but me, but I thought you MIGHT want to know: It is pronounced puh-MEE-thrin. "Thr" is a consonant digraph and is rarely, if ever, divided for syllabication. Therefore, the "t" would not be in the second syllable with the "e", which leaves the "e" at the end of the second syllable calling for the usage of its long sound, i.e., its name "ee." (LOL! Pardon me and please don't take me too seriously. I am a retired teacher who obviously cannot give it up! I daresay I could read my comment and find it needs editing, and I am quite sure others could!!!) Yes, I do know I am very off topic! If you cannot forgive me for being a diligent teacher, forgive me for being old and doing as I please when I think I can get away with it.
Haha, thanks for the clarification! I catch myself thinking about it when I say that word now... lol! It's hardwired into my brain the way I say it though... lol
Would using warm/hot water help to bond the permethrin to the fabrics for longer protection? e.g. when dying fabrics hot water (plus some salt or vinegar) help the bonding process
The 36.8% solution is not the same at the diluted versions. Both contain permethrin yes but the 36.8% also contains petroleum products (and other things) as it's made for outdoor use. I understand you are diluting it down to match the premixed concentration level but the formulations are entirely different between the spray for treating clothing and this version. There are chemicals in the 36.8% that were not meant to be in contact with human skin and even when diluted should not be used on clothing, this is the industrial version of permethrin.
@Falling For Grace It is not on the label, therefore it is not an approved use by the manufacturer. I would think the manufacturer would be the best source for information regarding a product. Are people who sell insecticides a good source for you? They say: " Permethrin SFR is a different formulation than the products that are labeled for use on clothing and other surfaces and it should not be used to treat clothing or other areas not listed on the product label under any circumstances. We have to advise to follow the instructions on the product label. Even though the products contain the same active ingredients, the formulations are very different." "Permethrin SFR 36.8% cannot be used on clothing of any type. We do carry Tick Block which was specifically manufactured for use on clothing for tick control. While Tick Block and Permethrin SFR 36.8% share the same active ingredient the base ingredients are very different and the products are not interchangeable. Permethrin SFR 36.8% does contain inert ingredients that are privy to the manufacturer. The inert ingredient part of a product is a trade secret and not disclosed to anybody." "Permethrin SFR is not labled for the treatment of clothing. For more information, you can contact the manufacturer at 281-892-2500." www.domyown.com/permethrin-sfr-368-p-445.html?keywords=clothes&search_for=questions#questions
The higher 36% SFR stuff can be used on livestock, dogs, indoors, indoor carpet (in which humans would walk (maybe) barefoot and expose themselves, etc.... but people here are saying not meant for clothes? I call rubbish. Now, I, myself, would not use the industrial SFR to soak inside my clothes as I really wouldn't use any of these chemicals that had direct touching of my skin but I would 100% use them diluted correctly to spray the outside of my clothes. *Critical thinking *common sense
To mix one gallon 3736.123 ml, you would need 49.289 ml of the 36.8% permethrin. To mix 1 liter (999.9999[repeating] ml) you would need 13.19255281 ml of 36.8%. This was calculated using an excel sheet that I made based off what the permethrin label suggests. This product (permethrin sfr) is NOT labeled for usage on clothes. It has petrolium products which could remain and then assist in being absorbed by your skin. Even when fully dry. Here is the number of the manufacturer if you have any questions 1-281-892-2500.
I use 4.4L warm water with 60mL of 'permethrin SFR' (36.8%) which creates just enough of a 0.5% permethrin solution to soak 2 pairs of ripstop nylon cargo pants, 3 light long-sleeve button-up shirts, 3 pairs of cotton socks, and my cotton hat.
I would not recommend to put it in your dog shampoo but you can use it as a flea dip. Using it for your dogs is an approved usage of this product. More information regarding this is available on do my own with the pdf version of the label. www.domyown.com/msds/Permethrin_SFR_Label.pdf
+Peter Reicherten I will fill a spray bottle with it to touch up any clothes that may need it, or to spray at wasp or such... it works really well against them! If there are any big ant hills around my house (which there usually is) I will pour a little on top of them. It does a great job at killing them, however, like most ants I figure the ones that do survive will simply move to another spot...
DoMyOwn is a good source for it. Cheaper than amazon with free shipping. Ebay sometimes has cheaper prices. Although permethrin sfr is not approved to be used as a clothes spray. It is possible that with the other ingredients in it, the permethrin could be absorbed by your skin.
Chad Poindexter awesome! I was excited to see your video mostly because it was two years old! So I figured I'd check with you and see if you still used it and at this concentration.
hsucks Or use 1.739130434782608695652173913043478260869565217391304347826086957 oz of the 36.8 percent solution to get the precise 0.5%.. Give or take.
Thanks for being a guinea pig with this project. I did this last season before I did the Appalachian Trail and never had a tick stay on me. I did wool, synthetics, cotton, and everything in between and had no problems whatsoever. Clothes are still in tact and functional. Here I am again as a refresher for the ratio and tips. God bless you for taking the time to show everyone.
At 2 oz per gallon, you end up with 0.58%. By comparison, Sawyers is 0.5%, so you're only a bit higher. I mix mine at 3 ounces per gallon to get to 0.86%.
Are you still alive?
@@HonorableBeniah-Aof course, I'm not drinking it. Permethrin does not present any notable genotoxicity or immunotoxicity in humans and farm animals but is classified by the EPA as a likely human carcinogen when , based on reproducible studies in which mice fed permethrin developed liver and lung tumors. A 2018 review failed to link permethrin exposure in humans to cancer. The military treats theirs with a solution that contains10% permethrin and they claim that will last for the lifetime of the garment. It's also the main ingredient for treating scabies and lice as an ointment or lotion.
If it is 5%, that is very strong. The premixed solutions that you buy for this purpose are actually 0.5%.
Interesting video. I used to treat my clothes and put them out in the sun to dry, but I learned that sunlight breaks down permethrin. Drying the clothes in the shade takes longer, but it should leave you with a stronger treatment. A clothes dryer on cool-to-moderate heat should also be fine.
101AirborneE8 I used this treatment the first time I went to Afghanistan. We just hung it over the railings to air dry after letting them soak overnight. Not one mosquito bite the whole deployment. Of course it helped being at 13k feet in elevation.
I used this method for all my outdoor clothing and it WORK and seem to be the only solution for us. We have those Asian Tiger Mosquito No more mosquito bite when working on my 5 Acres.
Well done, I have never encountered this method of application. The only method that I have found, until now, was to treat my clothes and equipment with a lawn and garden sprayer. Just create your desired amount at desired strength, and pump up and spray your clothes and equipment. The biggest advantage of this method would be the ability to treat say, a rucksack, or a tent seeing as how such equipment can't be conventionally dunked. Other than that, great video, nice and informative. Happy trails!!!
Thanks Stick, my cats are happy you didn't harm any making this video.
Be careful wearing treated clothes in hot, sweaty weather. I still have a two small scars from my backpack straps while hiking in Big Cypress Swamp in S. Florida in the summer. I had treated an old long sleeve shirt with this same mix. Sweat and treated clothes don't mix.
Read this on a sales page. What do you think?
Q: I bought Permethrin SFR and have been using it to treat my outdoor work clothes. You have stated elsewhere that this product is not labeled for use on clothing.
A: Permethrin SFR is a different formulation than the products that are labeled for use on clothing and it should not be used to treat clothing under any circumstances.
Interesting. Because I have been doing this several seasons now with not one problem. Don't speak without evidence. Everyone is a know it all in theory but very few put anything into practice. This method worked perfectly on all my materials with the exception of DWR coated products and I never had to deal with ticks. Not even one
@@samuelalley7331 He does have the evidence...It's on the label! The SFR formulation is not to be used next to the skin! Yes, it killed and repelled the pests but it likely will do long term damage to....hopefully your reproductive system as you have no business passing on your genes!
@@wanderinggeri8477 You mean kind of like how accurate the Corona virus statistics are?? When will you people learn that what is on labels is mostly liability. The fact is, If you don't want too take a risk than don't. I would take the mild risk over having tics. Pick your poison. Lime disease or a risk your not sure of. Either way, life is a RISK. The sooner you learn, the freer you will live.
You mention that it is a quart. You also stated 16 Oz. Hmmmmm, last time I checked 32 ounces was a quart. Just an FYI.
pro tip: don't use this on rain gear or anything with a DWR coating- it will damage that treatment.
good idea but I don't think it will be harmful to you. primarily used for livestock sprayed directly on fur. used for sheep dip etc. note that some is oil based and may stain, found that out when I sprayed around entry doors to keep creepy crawlies out
Thanks for the info and demo. I will be interested to hear your comments and results in actual use.
They make a 10% solution which is better to use for treating clothes, the solution you are using is ill advisable to use on clothing - even diluted. That is an industrial pesticide made for agricultural and landscaping needs for lawn and forest applications. With 10% solution use 1.5 oz to 32 oz of water will equate to 0.625% which is still with safety margin and ticks still die and fall off. Using it for the last 30yrs living in rural bush country.
Did you mention how effective this treatment was? I'm not sure you did... Thanks
That bottle you have will make 265 gallons according to info on farm and fleet product description.
After learning more about ticks and Lyme I am getting shook, I just ordered some clothes with Insect Shield from Columbia for an upcoming trip and hope they work well as part of a system. I would be tempted to use a stronger blend against my better judgement if I used a soak. Ordered treated socks and the spray for my boots and shelter as well. I get nervous watching your daughter rolling around in the grass. Keep us posted on your impressions on the efficacy of the treatment(please).
Shook One
so im concluding that the wilson pestcontrol spray with 0.25% of permethrin
should help killing ticks on the clothes even if ticks are not
listed on the label
+k. Julian Permethrin affects a ticks CNS. Of course potency will depend on how much affect it has. Potency is determined by the strength used to treat the clothes, how long ago it has been, and how many times the article of clothing has been washed or used. Also, as with any chemical, you should decide if it is something you want next to your skin. I assume no responsibility. Chemicals ARE chemicals. Just saying... :)
Thanks for the reply. I did dilute it as per instructions. I guess we'll see what happens. Thanks for the quick reply.
Remember, when you go into the thtore to bring your permethrin thlip !
Permethrin is non-toxic to mammals (except felines).
Doesn’t the 36.8% not contain petroleum products?
Hi Chad. Thanks for sharing this technique! I have been planning to do exactly what you have described here, so I'm very glad to learn from your experience. Since the permethrin you used has some petroleum distillates in it, I am wondering if you have noticed any odor or oily smell, and if you have noticed any damage to any of your clothes, especially technical clothing with Gore-tex or other vapor barriers. I suspect you would have described these already if you had, but wanted to check with you. My guess is it's the petroleum that causes the manufacturer to recommend against using it on clothing. Also, how long do you think these treatments are lasting? Cheers!
I have been using this method each spring since posting this video. Once it dries, I have noticed no odors or smells, or witnessed any damage to my treated clothes. I only treat my pants, socks, shirt and hat though. I do not treat any rain shells, wind shells, tents, packs, or any other gear. IME, I have had 100% favorable results when using the treated clothes.
As you bring up, and as others have pointed out, this particular Permethrin mixture is petroleum based, which is likely different from some other commercially available soaks. For this reason, I cannot recommend this to anyone. Whether or not someone decides to use any sort of chemical, for any reason whatsoever, is up to them, and I do not recommend it as I am not a specialist. If anyone decides to use these chemicals, I assume no responsibility...
Great info, Chad. Thanks again. +Chad “Stick” Poindexter
I always wonder how this type of thing turns out. Thanks for the update. I spray the outside of my clothing with a lesser consecration, but will keep this method in mind. thx, and thumbs up
Could you do more volume? Let’s say 2gl water and 4oz permethrin
wow, I give you credit. I must be allergic or something. I used .05 oz. of the 36.8% and ran it through the washer (20 gallons of COLD water) with about 10 Tommy Bahamas shirts that were infected with my pets fleas. When the shirts dry, I iron and put them on. Right away my right side of my body swells up, like my liver reacting to a allergy, which my doc buddy said was actually happening, I'm now just rewashing them on my 5th wash batch, in cold water, with minor detergent. Permethrin Pro is the only thing you can use, but I even think drops per batch is best. 2 OZ has some side effects so the company says, MY QUESTION- ever try washing SILK SHIRTS?
+Paul F I am sorry to hear this... and it is why I stress that everyone should make their own decisions about using this, or any other chemical treatment, for anything. Everything affects us all a little different... Glad you found out so quickly though!
Paul Walnuts but 10% doesn’t even do anything . Look at a video of a guy doing all these tests
@@weirdowolfstudio5409 How does the 10% not do anything when the product designed for use on clothing (water based) has a strength of .5%? This video says to use 2oz of 36.8% (petroleum based) with 1 gallon of water. That comes out to a .575% solution. The minimum you are supposed to use for perimeter sprays of your house is .5% and up to 2%. It is on page 14. You can read the label and see the dilution table here www.domyown.com/msds/Permethrin_SFR_Label.pdf
@@weirdowolfstudio5409 yes it works been using it for 7 years.
Thanks for the video, going to order some. Out on our farm there are more chiggars and ticks than you can imagine. I was out the other day and had no less than 12 ticks on me. 4 of which were attached. I'm going to use your formula to help keep these pesky critters off of me.
It would have been good idea to stir the solution into the water before you added your clothing...
Loved the end comments!
I'll have to check the bottle when I buy some more - maybe it was just 0.5%??
I did dilute it about 5X s though.
So the pre treated clothes last 7 washes but if I apply this product then wash my clothing do I have to reapply this product again?
Where can I buy this product?
This is interesting information! I will use it. But, I will (as you suggest) get more educated about it. Thank you for making it seem very simple. BTW, I doubt that this matters to anyone else but me, but I thought you MIGHT want to know: It is pronounced puh-MEE-thrin. "Thr" is a consonant digraph and is rarely, if ever, divided for syllabication. Therefore, the "t" would not be in the second syllable with the "e", which leaves the "e" at the end of the second syllable calling for the usage of its long sound, i.e., its name "ee." (LOL! Pardon me and please don't take me too seriously. I am a retired teacher who obviously cannot give it up! I daresay I could read my comment and find it needs editing, and I am quite sure others could!!!) Yes, I do know I am very off topic! If you cannot forgive me for being a diligent teacher, forgive me for being old and doing as I please when I think I can get away with it.
Haha, thanks for the clarification! I catch myself thinking about it when I say that word now... lol! It's hardwired into my brain the way I say it though... lol
It's not pronounced that way. As a former teacher... you should know how to read properly.
Would using warm/hot water help to bond the permethrin to the fabrics for longer protection? e.g. when dying fabrics hot water (plus some salt or vinegar) help the bonding process
I really don't know if the temperature of the water would matter...
Doubt thats available in UK. But whilst I dont have cats mum does and I see them a lot! Thanks for video and warning. Very informative.
is that a cat meowing at 10:55?
+akayaker I didn't hear a cat... lol!
WHAT STORE did you buy the 36.8% permetherin at?
Ashley Rogers Amazon.
Thanks for the info!!
Factory spray has 1%... only?
Michał Majchrowicz Most sprays at retail are around 0.5%.
Yes you have right, but this is safe value for your health...
The 36.8% solution is not the same at the diluted versions. Both contain permethrin yes but the 36.8% also contains petroleum products (and other things) as it's made for outdoor use. I understand you are diluting it down to match the premixed concentration level but the formulations are entirely different between the spray for treating clothing and this version. There are chemicals in the 36.8% that were not meant to be in contact with human skin and even when diluted should not be used on clothing, this is the industrial version of permethrin.
@Falling For Grace It is not on the label, therefore it is not an approved use by the manufacturer. I would think the manufacturer would be the best source for information regarding a product. Are people who sell insecticides a good source for you? They say:
"
Permethrin SFR is a different formulation than the products that are labeled for use on clothing and other surfaces and it should not be used to treat clothing or other areas not listed on the product label under any circumstances. We have to advise to follow the instructions on the product label. Even though the products contain the same active ingredients, the formulations are very different."
"Permethrin SFR 36.8% cannot be used on clothing of any type. We do carry Tick Block which was specifically manufactured for use on clothing for tick control. While Tick Block and Permethrin SFR 36.8% share the same active ingredient the base ingredients are very different and the products are not interchangeable. Permethrin SFR 36.8% does contain inert ingredients that are privy to the manufacturer. The inert ingredient part of a product is a trade secret and not disclosed to anybody."
"Permethrin SFR is not labled for the treatment of clothing. For more information, you can contact the manufacturer at 281-892-2500."
www.domyown.com/permethrin-sfr-368-p-445.html?keywords=clothes&search_for=questions#questions
@@Boomhauer100 Their answer sounds like "it works the same way, but due to x reason, you cannot. Buy our other over priced product".
The higher 36% SFR stuff can be used on livestock, dogs, indoors, indoor carpet (in which humans would walk (maybe) barefoot and expose themselves, etc.... but people here are saying not meant for clothes? I call rubbish. Now, I, myself, would not use the industrial SFR to soak inside my clothes as I really wouldn't use any of these chemicals that had direct touching of my skin but I would 100% use them diluted correctly to spray the outside of my clothes.
*Critical thinking *common sense
(Permethrin SFR 36.8% dilution ratio) could you please tell me how to do it in Ml - litres instead of ounces (0.5% dilution ratio)
Im sorry, I can't tell you what the translations would be. I know that there are calculators out there though that should help.
1 milliliter Permethrin SFR = 36.8%
36.8 divided by 0.5 = 73.6 shares
1 milliliter of Permethrin SFR + 73.6 milliliters of water = 0.5% solution of Permethrin
To mix one gallon 3736.123 ml, you would need 49.289 ml of the 36.8% permethrin. To mix 1 liter (999.9999[repeating] ml) you would need 13.19255281 ml of 36.8%. This was calculated using an excel sheet that I made based off what the permethrin label suggests. This product (permethrin sfr) is NOT labeled for usage on clothes. It has petrolium products which could remain and then assist in being absorbed by your skin. Even when fully dry. Here is the number of the manufacturer if you have any questions 1-281-892-2500.
I use 4.4L warm water with 60mL of 'permethrin SFR' (36.8%) which creates just enough of a 0.5% permethrin solution to soak 2 pairs of ripstop nylon cargo pants, 3 light long-sleeve button-up shirts, 3 pairs of cotton socks, and my cotton hat.
can I add this to my dog shampoo to treat my dog's flea problem? and what dilution factor would you recommend? Thanks!
I would not recommend to put it in your dog shampoo but you can use it as a flea dip. Using it for your dogs is an approved usage of this product. More information regarding this is available on do my own with the pdf version of the label. www.domyown.com/msds/Permethrin_SFR_Label.pdf
hello, do you save the left over mix in the bucket to use again?
+Peter Reicherten I will fill a spray bottle with it to touch up any clothes that may need it, or to spray at wasp or such... it works really well against them! If there are any big ant hills around my house (which there usually is) I will pour a little on top of them. It does a great job at killing them, however, like most ants I figure the ones that do survive will simply move to another spot...
Where do you buy the 36.8% at?
Amazon Permethrin 36.8% Insecticide Conc SFR
Ebay
DoMyOwn is a good source for it. Cheaper than amazon with free shipping. Ebay sometimes has cheaper prices. Although permethrin sfr is not approved to be used as a clothes spray. It is possible that with the other ingredients in it, the permethrin could be absorbed by your skin.
great video..
Don’t use cats because it can kill it. 😩😩😩
Edward Twele I did not use cats.
No one uses cats. Although I think you mean, do not use on/near cats. It is fine once the solution has dried but before then it is toxic to them.
I use 5% solution from Wallmart. It's sold as Ant Killer and it costs 2 bucks - don't know if 5% is strong enough though?
Where did you buy the Permethrin? Or where do you recommend to buy it from where it is reasonably cheaper than premixed solutions?
Kathrina Aben You can usually find this at Tractor Supply or other type stores.
Hey- I wondered if you had any updates on this? Any skin irritation or the like? Are you still using the same mixture?
Chad Poindexter awesome! I was excited to see your video mostly because it was two years old! So I figured I'd check with you and see if you still used it and at this concentration.
Chad Poindexter Have you dunked your shoes before?
Chad recently passed from liver cancer, they believe permethrin did it.
@@HonorableBeniah-Ano way
Your concentration is WAAAAY to high!
It should be mixed to .5%
2 oz of 36.8 percent in 1 gallon does work out to 0.5% from my calculation
How were you figuring the concentration?
0.575% to be exact (.368*2*100)/128. That's fine as long as it's 0.5-0.8% but you definitely SHOULD NOT go any higher.
hsucks Or use 1.739130434782608695652173913043478260869565217391304347826086957 oz of the 36.8 percent solution to get the precise 0.5%.. Give or take.