How to Use permethrin in a Sentence

permethrin

noun

• To fight back the swarms, the owner doused the sheep in a wash of the insecticide permethrin.
  — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2018
• Use products that contain permethrin to treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents.
  — CBS News, 12 July 2018
• 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
• But remember, permethrin should not be used on bare skin.
  — Justin L. MacK, Indianapolis Star, 23 May 2018
• 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
• 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
• For protection from ticks, a must-have product, imho, is permethrin spray.
  — Judy Stone, Forbes, 6 May 2023
• The tubes are filled with fluffy material laced with permethrin.
  — T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 13 July 2020
• 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
• 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
• Another great way to protect yourself is to treat your clothing, socks, and shoes with permethrin.
  — Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 10 Aug. 2022
• 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
• In the meantime, our best ally may be the insecticide permethrin.
  — Thomas Gerencer, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2019
• 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
• Pyrethrins and permethrins are currently labeled for this use.
  — Melinda Myers, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2018
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Spray clothing, socks and shoes with 0.5 percent permethrin products.
  — Anna Groves, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 July 2018
• Repeat the cleaning process as needed, and the permethrin treatment one week later if your doctor recommends it.
  — Christin Perry, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
• The opposite holds true for permethrin, the most effective treatment for clothing.
  — Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 28 Apr. 2021
• 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
• Do not use permethrin products directly on skin, though.
  — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2022
• Don’t use any pyrethrin- or permethrin-containing products on cats.
  — Patty Khuly, miamiherald, 29 June 2018
• Treat clothing and gear with products that contain .5 percent permethrin.
  — Natalie Dreier, ajc, 8 June 2018
• Items treated with permethrin can have effects that last for weeks or throughout several wash cycles.
  — Steven Rowe, Health, 28 Aug. 2023
• 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
• However, permethrin can be dangerous if applied directly to the skin, so be careful not to spray yourself.
  — Steven Rowe, Health, 28 Aug. 2023

Last Updated: 9 Aug 2024