Permethrin is an insecticide that are used to kill various type of insects. Permethrin works by causing the nervous system of the insects to fail, which results in the insects becoming paralyzed and dying. Permethrin is a broad-spectrum insecticide, meaning that it can kill many types of insects, such as caterpillars, ant, aphids, and beetles.
Permethrin is often used in gardens due to the fact that permethrin remain effective on the leaves and soil in the garden for a period of time, even after rainfall or excessive heat in the area. However, it is important to use permethrin correct; improper use of permethrin can adversely impact the plants, pets, or water source in the area. In order to properly use permethrin, it is important to ensure that you use the correct concentration of permethrin according to the size of the area to be treated with an insecticide.
How to Use Permethrin Safely in the Garden
For instance, an individual can use a lower concentration of permethrin in their small backyard garden as compared to the amount of permethrin that an individual would use in an area that is manage field crops. The incorrect concentration of permethrin can cause issue with the plants being treated, such as the burn of the tender growth of those plants, or the insects begins to develop resistance to the permethrin. Not all permethrin products are created equally, so it is essential to read the label of the permethrin product to ensure it is for the specific type of use that you would like utilize the product.
In order to prepare the permethrin solution that will be used to treat the plants in the garden, it is important to follow the proper step and protocol. First, fill a container to the halfway mark with water. Add the permethrin concentrate to the container that has half of the water in it.
Mix the permethrin and water together by stirring the mixture. Add the remainder of the water to the container to fill it to the desired amount. Adding the water after adding the permethrin can cause the permethrin to clump.
If the plants to be treated are waxy leaves, add a surfactant to the container and mix the product together. A surfactant will assist in the permethrin spread across the leaves. In order to avoid adverse effect from the permethrin to the individual that is using it, it is important to wear the proper protective gear when utilizing the permethrin.
The protective gear include gloves, goggles, and long sleeves to protect the skin and eyes of the individual from the permethrin. Additionally, it is important to apply the permethrin during the evening to reduce the potential adverse effect on the beneficial insects that live in the garden. In addition to wearing protective gear, there is other safety protocols that must be followed in the treatment of the garden with permethrin.
One such protocol is the waiting period before re-entering the garden that was treated with permethrin. After applying the permethrin to the designated plants in the garden, a specific amount of time must pass before an individual can re-enter the garden. Additionally, there is a waiting period before the plants can be harvest.
It is important to know that permethrin should be stored at least fifty feet away from any water source in the garden. Even trace amount of permethrin can kill fish in the water source. Additionally, if using permethrin in the garden, ensure that the permethrin has dried completely before allowing pets into the treated area.
Another protocol is to rotate the type of insecticides that are utilized in the garden. If the same type of insecticide is used excessively, the insect will eventually develop a resistance to that insecticide. Thus, it is important to rotate the type of insecticide used in the garden.
Furthermore, it is also important to monitor the garden for the presence of pest. When there are no significant pest in the garden, the application of permethrin will prevent the excessive use of the chemical in the environment, as well as minimize the potential impact on the beneficial insect in the garden.
