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Arctic 3.2EC

CaroVail · Permethrin · EPA Reg 1381-187 · Insecticide Document last checked 2026-05-30

About this product

Active ingredient Permethrin
Manufacturer CaroVail
Category Insecticide

Full details for Arctic 3.2EC

Source product label ↗ Open the catalog source label while the local copy is reviewed. Verify the product name, EPA registration number, and revision before use. Source safety data sheet ↗ Open the catalog source SDS while the local copy is reviewed. Verify the exact product and revision before relying on it. EPA registration data Reg. 1381-187 — registry reference, signal word and status.

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According to the label From the product label

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Arctic 3.2 EC is an emulsifiable concentrate insecticide containing 36.8% Permethrin. It is a restricted use pesticide designed for controlling various pests in vegetable crops, tree fruits, nuts, and certain ornamentals. It is used via spray applications, including aerial, blast, and ground applications. The product is highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms and bees; avoid application near water or when crops are in bloom. When applying, technicians must follow specific drift management protocols and maintain vegetated buffer strips. For non-residential indoor use, specific PPE including chemical-resistant gloves, long sleeves, and footwear is required. For outdoor use, handlers must wear chemical-resistant gloves, long sleeves, long pants, and shoes plus socks. Always check local wind conditions and temperature inversions before application to prevent drift. This product contains petroleum distillates; avoid inhalation and skin contact.

Pests covered (4)
Artichoke plume moth, LeafminersAsparagus beetle, Cutworms, Asparagus beetle Japanese beetle (Adult stage), Lygus bugsAvocado caterpillar, Avocado lace bug, Avocado leafhopper, Avocado leafroller, Avocado looper, Avocado mealybug, Avocado whitefly, Mirids, Omnivorous looper, Orange borers, Scale crawlers, Spanworm, Thrips, Twig borersBees, Mites
Areas treatable (3)
ArtichokeAsparagusAvocado

How to treat each type of area 3

Artichoke

Target pest Location Rate Unit Dilution Label notes
Artichoke plume moth, Leafminers Outdoor 4-12 fl oz/acre N/A Apply by air or ground equipment. By air, in a minimum of 2 gallons of water per acre. By ground, in a minimum of 10 gallons of water per acre.

Asparagus

Target pest Location Rate Unit Dilution Label notes
Asparagus beetle, Cutworms, Asparagus beetle Japanese beetle (Adult stage), Lygus bugs Outdoor 2-4 fl oz/acre N/A Do not apply within 1 day of harvest. Not for control in insect California.

Avocado

Target pest Location Rate Unit Dilution Label notes
Avocado caterpillar, Avocado lace bug, Avocado leafhopper, Avocado leafroller, Avocado looper, Avocado mealybug, Avocado whitefly, Mirids, Omnivorous looper, Orange borers, Scale crawlers, Spanworm, Thrips, Twig borers Outdoor 8 fl oz/acre N/A Apply by ground equipment in 25-400 gallons of finished spray per acre. Do not graze livestock in treated areas. Do not feed cover crops from treated areas to livestock. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.

Mixing instructions 1

Label notes
Can be tank-mixed with pyrethrin-containing products or Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs). Do not tank mix with dichlorvos (DDVP) or other fumigant products.

Worker safety

Re-entry interval (REI) 12
PPE required Non-residential indoor: long-sleeved shirt, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile >= 14 mil or neoprene >= 14 mil), chemical-resistant footwear plus socks, and chemical-resistant headgear. Outdoor: long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes plus socks, and chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile >= 14 mil or neoprene >= 14 mil).

Timing & weather

Use restrictions 1