Permethrin CS

Permethrin CS, manufactured by Control Solutions Inc., is an insecticide concentrate designed for the control of over 50 different types of insects.

This flexible product can be used in various ways, such as injecting under slabs or as an indoor cracks and crevice treatment. Permethrin CS can also be mixed with a foaming agent, that enables the product to reach the hardest of places.

Permethrin CS can be applied with compressed air, a hand-held pump sprayer, truck mounted sprayer, back-pack or power spray equipment. It is a great insecticide for treating mosquitoes in large areas or for spot treatments such as fire ant mounds. Depending on the targeted pest, Permethrin CS provides up to a one week residual effect, but can be applied up to twice a week for heavy infestations.

Tools Needed

To apply Permethrin CS, a handpump sprayer is needed. When injecting Permethrin CS into concrete surfaces, a drill and a masonry bit are needed for proper application.

How to Use

• Step 1: Determine how much Permethrin CS you need to apply by calculating the square footage of the area you will be treating. You can do this by measuring and multiplying the area length times width (length x width = square footage). Permethrin CS Insecticide can be mixed either in a 0.5% spray dilution at 2.66 fl. oz. per gallon to treat 1,000 sq. ft. or a 1.0% spray dilution at 5.33 fl. oz, per gallon to treat 1,000 sq. ft.
• Step 2: Fill your sprayer halfway with water and then add the appropriate amount of Permethrin CS. Fill the sprayer the rest of the way with water and then shake the sprayer well and you are ready to apply.
• Step 3: Apply the Permethrin CS mixture in a coarse, low-pressure spray setting to the target area where you are having pest problems. Apply as a crack and crevice treatment and/or selected spot application into hiding places such as cracks and crevices, void areas, moist areas, openings around pipes and sinks and under refrigerators. You can also spray on outside surfaces where pests congregate.
• Step 4: Repeat applications of Permethrin CS as necessary, but not more than twice per week. Treatments must be spaced at least 3 days apart.

Where to Use

Permethrin CS can be used indoors or outdoors to residential, commercial and industrial infrastructures. For indoor use, Permethrin CS can be sprayed in cracks, crevices, under appliances, around doors, windows, baseboards, attics and basements.

For outdoor use, Permethrin CS can be used as a perimeter treatment around homes and other building structures. It can be sprayed around the outside of doors and windows, on patios, porches, barns, in weep holes, and wall voids around plumbing, landscapes, bushes, and wood structures.

Permethrin CS can also be injected into slabs of concrete such as driveways or sidewalks. Do not use Permethrin CS in restaurants when in operation or in areas where food/feed is stored or processed.

When to Use

Permethrin CS leaves a residual barrier and is lethal when insects come in physical contact with it. This makes it more effective when used as a prevention method, but it can be used as a treatment method as well. Depending on which outdoor insect is being controlled will depend on the time of day the product should be applied. Do not make outdoor applications during rainy weather.

Safety Information

Permethrin CS is safe to use around humans and pets when used according to the product label. Wait until applications are dry before making contact with treated surfaces.

Special Considerations

It's important to note that Permethrin CS is not for use with truck-mounted cold aerosol ULV sprayers, hand held cold aerosol ULV sprayers or thermal fogging devices.

For a 0.5% concentrated spray, mix 2 2/3 ounces of Permethrin CS to 1 gallon of water.
For a 1.0% concentrated spray, mix 5 1/3 ounces of Permethrin CS to 1 gallon of water.
When using Permethrin CS as a perimeter treatment, the dilution rate depends on the tank size.
15 gallon tanks- 4 to 8 ounces of Permethrin CS.
25 gallon tanks- 7 to 14 ounces of Permethrin CS.
50 gallon tanks- 10 to 20 ounces of Permethrin CS.