How to Use permethrin in a Sentence
permethrin
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To fight back the swarms, the owner doused the sheep in a wash of the insecticide permethrin.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2018
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Use products that contain permethrin to treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents.
—CBS News, 12 July 2018
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Most products are in the 20 to 30% range, which is safe for most users (though, more potent chemical like permethrin use much less).
—Ryan Wichelns, Popular Mechanics, 30 June 2022
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But remember, permethrin should not be used on bare skin.
—Justin L. MacK, Indianapolis Star, 23 May 2018
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When applied to clothing, permethrin can last for days or even weeks, depending on the brand, how it's applied, and how often the clothes are washed.
—Samson McDougall, Health, 17 July 2023
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Loomed of yarn treated with permethrin, anti-bug socks are the foundation for a full-body shield against the tiniest invaders.
—T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 13 July 2020
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For protection from ticks, a must-have product, imho, is permethrin spray.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 6 May 2023
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The tubes are filled with fluffy material laced with permethrin.
—T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 13 July 2020
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Different brands and stores sell permethrin that can be put on the external side of clothing and camping gear.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 22 Sep. 2021
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To reduce mosquito numbers, the state program sprays a pesticide known as permethrin from the back of a pickup truck or, on the Eastern Shore, from the air.
—Scott Dance, Washington Post, 5 July 2018
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Another great way to protect yourself is to treat your clothing, socks, and shoes with permethrin.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 10 Aug. 2022
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The clothing option contains 0.5 percent permethrin, keeping bugs away from clothing, gear, and tents for up to 40 days.
—Rachel Ng, Outside Online, 14 Aug. 2021
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In the meantime, our best ally may be the insecticide permethrin.
—Thomas Gerencer, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2019
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Treat clothing and gear with products containing .5% permethrin, which can be used to treat boots, clothing and camping gear.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 6 June 2023
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Pyrethrins and permethrins are currently labeled for this use.
—Melinda Myers, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2018
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Obviously no reasonable person can douse every shirt and sock in the house with permethrin, so some triage is called for.
—Melinda Wenner Moyer, Slate Magazine, 26 June 2017
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The use of products that contain permethrin, which can be used to treat boots, clothing, and camping gear will remain protective through many washings.
—Steve Smith, Courant Community, 23 June 2017
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Spray insect repellent with deet or permethrin and wear long sleeves and pants to help protect your skin from these blood-drinking parasites.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2018
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It’s made from a lightweight nylon that dries lightning-fast whether soaked through with rain or with sweat, and the fabric itself has been treated with permethrin to keep biting insects away.
—Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2023
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For longer lasting repellents to apply to your clothes, tent, and gear, products with permethrin can be very effective.
—Steven Rowe, Health, 28 Aug. 2023
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Spray clothing, socks and shoes with 0.5 percent permethrin products.
—Anna Groves, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 July 2018
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Repeat the cleaning process as needed, and the permethrin treatment one week later if your doctor recommends it.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
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The opposite holds true for permethrin, the most effective treatment for clothing.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 28 Apr. 2021
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In general, oral meds aren't advised for pets who have seizures, and cats should never wear collars containing permethrin, which can be toxic to them.
—Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2020
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Do not use permethrin products directly on skin, though.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2022
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Don’t use any pyrethrin- or permethrin-containing products on cats.
—Patty Khuly, miamiherald, 29 June 2018
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Treat clothing and gear with products that contain .5 percent permethrin.
—Natalie Dreier, ajc, 8 June 2018
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Items treated with permethrin can have effects that last for weeks or throughout several wash cycles.
—Steven Rowe, Health, 28 Aug. 2023
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The permethrin spray bonds to fabric fibers for up to 6 weeks or through 6 washings without staining or damaging clothing, fabrics, plastics, or outdoor gear.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
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However, permethrin can be dangerous if applied directly to the skin, so be careful not to spray yourself.
—Steven Rowe, Health, 28 Aug. 2023
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