Elanco Permectrin II

Elanco Permectrin II is a broad-spectrum insecticide and premise spray concentrate that contains 10% permethrin, according to Premier 1 Supplies. It’s used to control various pests on animals and in animal housing or premises. Permectrin II is effective against a variety of insects, including flies, lice, mites, ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes, and can aid in controlling cockroaches and spiders.

Effective Pest Control: Significantly reduces populations of flies, lice, mites, ticks, and other insects on animals and premises.
Long-Lasting Protection: The 30-day residual effect reduces the frequency of reapplication, saving time and labor.
Flexibility in Use: Allows for a variety of application methods to suit different needs and situations.
Adaptable for Various Settings: Can be used on the animals themselves and in their housing environments, like barns, stables, and coops.
Prevents Disease Transmission: Controls pests like deer ticks that can carry diseases like Lyme disease.
Cost-Effective: As a concentrate, one bottle makes a large volume of diluted spray, providing economical pest control.
Convenient for Livestock Owners: Offers a comprehensive solution for managing common livestock pests

Features

Broad-spectrum insecticide: Controls a variety of pests, including horn flies, face flies, stable flies, house flies, lesser house flies, mosquitoes, lice, mites, ticks (including deer ticks), and aids in the control of cockroaches and spiders.
Active ingredient: Contains 10% permethrin, a potent synthetic pyrethroid insecticide known for its effectiveness.
Emulsifiable concentrate: Designed to be mixed with water or oil for various applications.
Versatile application methods: Can be used as a spray (high or low-pressure, hand or garden sprayer, mist blower, or fogger), dip, back-rubber, or spot treatment.
Suitable for multiple species: Labeled for use on beef and dairy cattle, horses, swine, sheep, poultry, and dogs (not for puppies under 12 weeks of age).
Permit-free and over-the-counter availability: Permectrin II does not require a special license to purchase or use.
Residual effect: Provides up to 30 days of lasting control against target pests.

Directions

Animals and Premises: It can be applied directly to horses, beef and dairy cattle, swine, sheep, poultry, and dogs (not under 12 weeks old). It is also suitable for use as a premise spray in various livestock housing areas like barns, dairies, kennels, and stables.
Application Methods: This emulsifiable concentrate can be mixed with water or mineral oil for application via spray, mist blower, fogger, back-rubber, or paint-on methods.
Residual Effect: It offers up to 30 days of residual control against listed pests.
Dosage and Administration: Mixing instructions are provided on the label. For instance, one quart can yield 25 to 200 gallons of diluted spray, and a common livestock application is 1/2 oz per 3 gallons of water.
Safety Precautions: Always follow label instructions carefully, wear protective clothing, and avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash hands after use. Permethrin is highly toxic to fish and bees, so avoid contaminating water and applying near blooming crops.

Important considerations

Always consult the product label for specific mixing instructions, application rates, and precautions.
Do not apply directly to water.
Do not use on dogs under 12 weeks of age.
There is a 5-day slaughter withdrawal for swine.
To prevent resistance development, rotate Permectrin II with other insecticides as part of an integrated pest management program.

Elanco Permectrin II provides a powerful and convenient solution for controlling a wide array of pests on livestock and their surrounding areas, contributing to improved animal health and a more hygienic environment.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Permethrin (10.0%)

Other Ingredients: 90.0% (This portion includes inert ingredients, such as according to Covetrus North America nonionic surfactants, benzenesulfonic acid, mono-C11-13-branched alkyl derivs., calcium salts, n-butanol, and solvent naphtha (petroleum), light arom.) Permectrin II contains petroleum distillates.