Introduction

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First Aid:
If swallowed, induce vomiting and obtain medical attention or call a poison control centre immediately. In case of contact with skin,
wash with soap and water. If in eyes, flush with water. See a physician if eye irritation persists. Atropine is an antidote.
Hazard Rating:
Caution – Poison
For an explanation of the symbol used here see page 4.
Permethrin
Company:
FMC Corporation (Pounce – PCP#16688 )
United Phosphorous (Perm-UP – PCP#28877)
Amvac Chemical Corporation (Ambush – PCP#14882)
Insecticide Group
3A
Refer to page 624
Formulations:
Pounce, Perm-UP - 384 g/L permethrin formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate.
• Container sizes - 1 L (12 x 1L)
Ambush - 500 g/L permethrin formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate.
• Container sizes - 1 L, 5 L
Insects Controlled and Registered Crops:
Crop
Cereals, corn, flax, lentil,
pea, potato, sunflowers
Canola, rapeseed
Potato
Insect
Cutworms
Cutworms, crucifer flea beetle
Colorado potato beetle, potato flea beetle, potato leafhopper, tarnished plant bug,
variegated cutworm, European corn borer
Application:
Permethrin
• May be applied by ground or air. Apply when insects exceed economic threshold numbers and use sufficient water
for good coverage. Use higher rates for heavy infestations, adult insects and dense foliage. For cutworm control
application should be made under warm, moist conditions in the evening or at night. Use high rates if larvae are near
maturity or soil conditions are dry. Do not disturb soil surface for five days after treatment.
How it Works:
Permethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide. It is a stomach and contact insecticide with no systemic or fumigant effects.
Insect Control