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Permacap CS Controlled Release Insecticide

BASF · Permethrin 23% · EPA Reg 499-528 · INSECTICIDE Document last checked 2025-03-05

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Permacap CS is a controlled release insecticide. It controls mosquitoes, fleas, darkling beetles, bees, wood-infesting insects, and various crawling insects including ants (foraging carpenter, fire, and harvester ants; excluding Pharaoh ants), cockroaches, scorpions, crickets, earwigs, and sowbugs. It is applied as a spray using hand held, backpack, truck mounted, compressed air, or power spray equipment, and may also be applied by drilling and injecting or through delivery systems like piping or tubing. Typical use sites include indoor areas like crawl spaces and under slabs, as well as outdoor areas such as vegetation, shrubbery, patios, sidewalks, cracks and crevices, and around building foundations.

Pests covered (96)
MOSQUITOESFLEASAnts (foraging Carpenter, Fire, and Harvester ants; excluding Pharaoh ants), Cockroaches and Scorpionswood-infesting insects and nuisance pestswood-infesting insectsbeesAnts (foraging Carpenter, Fire, and Harvester ants; excluding Pharaoh ants), Fleas, Roaches, Scorpions or other arthropodsinfestations of buildingsCrawling Insects − including Ants (foraging Carpenter, Fire and Harvester ants; excluding Pharaoh ants), Cockroaches, Crickets, Earwigs, Sowbugs and ScorpionsDARKLING BEETLESother pests and to help prevent infestations of buildingsHOUSE FLIES and STABLE FLIESPILLBUGSSOWBUGSCENTIPEDESMILLIPEDESSCORPIONSSPIDERSTICKSROSE APHIDDERMESTID BEETLESCARPET BEETLECERAMBYCID BARK BEETLESCUCUMBER BEETLESFLEA BEETLESCOLORADO POTATO BEETLEELM LEAF BEETLEMERCHANT GRAIN BEETLESAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLEROOT WEEVILSMEALWORMSLESSER MEALWORMCADELLEFLIESGNATSCLUSTER FLYSHOREFLIESHOUSE FLYSTABLE FLYFUNGUS GNATSFUNGUS GNAT (LARVAE)SPRINGTAILSEARWIGSLEAFHOPPERSMEALYBUGSROOT MEALYBUGSWASPSWOOD WASPSANTSCARPENTER ANTSHARVESTER ANTSROSESLUGCARPENTER BEECATERPILLARSWORMS (CATERPILLARS)CABBAGE CATERPILLARSWOOD BORERSWATERMELON BEETLELARDER BEETLEHIDE BEETLELYCTID BEETLESROSE CHAFERJAPANESE BEETLEBED BUGTARNISHED PLANT BUGSTINK BUGSBOXELDER BUGSCALESAPHIDSMEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTHCHOCOLATE MOTHWAREHOUSE MOTHINDIAN MEAL MOTHHORNWORMSWEBBING CLOTHES MOTHPSOCIDSTHRIPSFIREBRATSILVERFISHBEETLESFLOUR BEETLESANOBIID BEETLESCIGARETTE BEETLEDRUGSTORE BEETLEBOSTRICHID BEETLELESSER GRAIN BORERBUPRESTID BARK BEETLESRICE WEEVILGRAIN WEEVILSCOCKROACHESCRICKETSSPIDER MITESCLOVER MITELEAFMINERSWOOD DESTROYING INSECTSWOOD INFESTING INSECTS
Areas treatable (97)
shrubbery, vegetation and other areas where mosquitoes may rest; shrubbery and vegetation around stagnant pools, marshy areas, ponds and shorelinesinfested areasarea under slabswoodinside trees, utility poles and/or fence postsnest openings in ground, bushes and in cracks and crevicescrawl spaceband of soil 6 to 10 ft wide around and adjacent to the building; building foundation to a maximum height of 3 ftpatios, sidewalks and driveways which are landscaped, planted, mulched or unmaintained; weep holes, under siding, wall voids, soffits, around attic vents, cracks and crevices, openings around windows, doors and pipes; infested fences and tree holesband of soil 6 to 10 ft wide around and adjacent to the building; building foundation to a maximum height of 3 ft and sides; other insect entry points such as doors, windows, under siding and eaves of structureoutdoor surfaces in and on outside surfaces of buildings (Barns, Dairies, Feedlots, Livestock Houses, Poultry Houses, Stables and Swine Houses)ORNAMENTAL PLANTS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)ORNAMENTAL BEDDING PLANTS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)ORNAMENTAL PLANTS (NURSERY)ORNAMENTAL PLANTS (CUTTINGS)BATHROOM PREMISESBATHROOMSORNAMENTAL TREES (DECIDUOUS) (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)GRAIN MILLS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)DAIRY PREMISES (UNSPECIFIED)MILK ROOM PREMISESMILK ROOM (ENCLOSED PREMISE TREATMENT)BUILDINGS (NONAGRICULTURAL) (PERIMETER) (SOIL TREATMENT)HOSPITALS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)ANT DENS/HILLS/MOUNDS (ALL OR UNSPECIFIED)CONCRETE SLABSGARBAGE ROOMSGARBAGE STORAGE PREMISESSTORAGE AREAS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)WAREHOUSES (INDOOR INEDIBLE)WAREHOUSES (OUTDOOR INEDIBLE)HORSE BARNS (ENCLOSED PREMISE TREATMENT)HORSE BARNS (OPEN PREMISE TREATMENT)MEAT PROCESSING PLANTS (INDOOR-INEDIBLE)MEAT PROCESSING PLANTS (OUTDOOR-INEDIBLE)MEAT PACKING PLANTS (RESIDUAL CRACK AND CREVICE TREATMENT)SEWERSRIGHTS-OF-WAY (UTILITY)UTILITY AREASAIRCRAFT (NON FEED/FOOD)BUSES (NONFEED/NONFOOD)BOAT PREMISESSHIPSTRUCKSLOCKER ROOMSLOCKER ROOM PREMISESCAMPGROUNDSTANK MIXORNAMENTAL TREES (NURSERY)ORNAMENTAL TREES (TRUNKS)FOOD PROCESSING AREAS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)DOMESTIC DWELLINGS (INDOOR)GARAGESAPARTMENTS (INDOOR)DOMESTIC DWELLINGS (INDOOR) (WALL VOIDS)DOMESTIC DWELLINGS (OUTDOOR)DOORSPATIOSPORCHESHOG BARNS (ENCLOSED PREMISE TREATMENT)EATING ESTABLISHMENTS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)ORNAMENTAL FLOWERING PLANTS (ANNUAL) (NURSERY)APARTMENTS (OUTDOOR)SIDINGWINDOW FRAMESDOMESTIC DWELLINGS (PERIMETER SOIL TREATMENT)HOTELS (NON-FOOD AREAS)HOG BARNS (OPEN PREMISE TREATMENT)ORNAMENTAL PLANTS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)FENCEROWSORNAMENTAL BEDDING PLANTS (NURSERY)POULTRY HOUSES (ENCLOSED PREMISE TREATMENT)POULTRY HOUSES (OPEN PREMISE TREATMENT)EATING ESTABLISHMENTS (NONFOOD AREAS)FOOD MARKETING/STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES (INDOOR INEDIBLE)SUPERMARKETS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)SUPERMARKETS (OUTDOOR INEDIBLE)COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)CALF PENSORNAMENTAL TREES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)ORNAMENTAL WOODY SHRUBS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)ORNAMENTAL WOODY SHRUBS (GREENHOUSE) (FOLIAR TREATMENT)ORNAMENTAL WOODY SHRUBS (NURSERY)ORNAMENTAL PLANTS (DRENCH TREATMENT)ORNAMENTAL FLOWERING PLANTS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)ORNAMENTAL FLOWERING PLANTS (ANNUAL) (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)LIVESTOCK FEEDLOTS (ENCLOSED PREMISE TREATMENT)LIVESTOCK PREMISES (ENCLOSED PREMISE TREATMENT)CALVING GROUNDS (OPEN PREMISE TREATMENT)LIVESTOCK QUARTERS (OPEN PREMISE TREATMENT)LIVESTOCK FEED LOTS (OPEN PREMISE TREATMENT)TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES (NONFOOD/NONFEED)FOOD STORAGE AREAS (EMPTY)ANIMAL QUARTERS (ENCLOSED PREMISE TREATMENT)DOG KENNELS (ENCLOSED PREMISE TREATMENT)DOG KENNELS (OPEN PREMISE TREATMENT)ORNAMENTAL PLANTS (BEDDDING) (FOLIAR TREATMENT)

How to treat each type of area 12

shrubbery, vegetation and other areas where mosquitoes may rest; shrubbery and vegetation around stagnant pools, marshy areas, ponds and shorelines

Target pest Location Rate Unit Dilution Label notes
MOSQUITOES Outdoor up to 150 gal of diluted spray per acre 0.5% Use hand held, backpack or truck mounted sprayers only. Not for use in wide area local, state or federal control programs. Not for use with truck mounted cold aerosol ULV sprayers, hand held cold aerosol ULV sprayers or thermal fogging devices. DO NOT apply by aircraft. DO NOT apply through any kind of irrigation and/or lawn sprinkler systems. Shrubbery and vegetation around stagnant pools, marshy areas, ponds and shorelines may be treated if applied as a wet spray. Direct application of this product to any body of water is prohibited.

infested areas

Target pest
FLEAS
Dilution
0.5%

area under slabs

Target pest Location Rate Unit Dilution Label notes
Ants (foraging Carpenter, Fire, and Harvester ants; excluding Pharaoh ants), Cockroaches and Scorpions Indoor 1 gal/10 ft2 or 2 gal/10 ft2 gal/10 ft2 0.5% to 1.0% emulsion may be killed by drilling and injecting or horizontal rodding.

wood

Apply with a fan spray using a maximum of 25 psi. Apply just to the point of runoff.

Target pest
wood-infesting insects and nuisance pests
Location
Outdoor
Dilution
0.5%

inside trees, utility poles and/or fence posts

drill to find the interior infested cavity and inject

Target pest
wood-infesting insects
Location
Outdoor
Dilution
0.5%

nest openings in ground, bushes and in cracks and crevices

apply in late evening when insects are at rest. Aim spray at nest openings in ground, bushes and in cracks and crevices which may harbor nests, saturating nest openings and contacting as many insects as possible.

Target pest
bees
Location
Outdoor

crawl space

Broadcast product to all surfaces in crawl space. Product may also be applied under the structure through insecticidal delivery systems such as piping or flexible tubing mounted under the structure. Treat surfaces thoroughly but DO NOT allow runoff to occur. Keep children and pets off surface until dry.

Target pest
Ants (foraging Carpenter, Fire, and Harvester ants; excluding Pharaoh ants), Fleas, Roaches, Scorpions or other arthropods
Location
Indoor
Dilution
0.5%

band of soil 6 to 10 ft wide around and adjacent to the building; building foundation to a maximum height of 3 ft

Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
infestations of buildings Outdoor 2 2/3 fl oz/1,000 ft2 Product may be applied in compressed air, back-pack or power spray equipment. Apply in a sufficient amount of water to adequately cover the area being treated, but not to the point of runoff. Alternate directions are to use 10 to 20 fl oz of product per 50 gal of water.

patios, sidewalks and driveways which are landscaped, planted, mulched or unmaintained; weep holes, under siding, wall voids, soffits, around attic vents, cracks and crevices, openings around windows, doors and pipes; infested fences and tree holes

For ants, treat mounds and runways. Repeat application as infestation warrants and as reinfestation occurs. Apply to cracks and crevices, or make spot treatments, where insects may enter premises.

Target pest
Crawling Insects − including Ants (foraging Carpenter, Fire and Harvester ants; excluding Pharaoh ants), Cockroaches, Crickets, Earwigs, Sowbugs and Scorpions
Location
Outdoor
Target pest Rate Unit Label notes
DARKLING BEETLES 2 2/3 to 5 1/3 fl oz concentrate/1,000 ft2 Use adequate water to ensure distribution.

band of soil 6 to 10 ft wide around and adjacent to the building; building foundation to a maximum height of 3 ft and sides; other insect entry points such as doors, windows, under siding and eaves of structure

Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
other pests and to help prevent infestations of buildings Outdoor 2 2/3 fl oz/1,000 ft2 Product may be applied in compressed air, backpack or power spray equipment. Apply in a sufficient amount of water to adequately cover the area being treated, but not to the point of runoff. Apply as a spot or Crack & Crevice treatment.

outdoor surfaces in and on outside surfaces of buildings (Barns, Dairies, Feedlots, Livestock Houses, Poultry Houses, Stables and Swine Houses)

Target pest
HOUSE FLIES and STABLE FLIES
Location
Outdoor

Mixing instructions 4

Amount Per Label notes
4 to 8 15 gallons fl oz
7 to 14 25 gallons fl oz
10 to 20 50 gallons fl oz
20 to 40 100 gallons fl oz

Timing & weather

Use restrictions 9

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