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Garden Insect Dust

SouthernAg · Permethrin 0.25% · EPA Reg 829-293 · Insecticide Document last checked 2026-05-30

About this product

Active ingredient Permethrin 0.25%
Manufacturer SouthernAg
Category Insecticide

Full details for Garden Insect Dust

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Garden Insect Dust is a broad-spectrum contact insecticide containing 0.95% Permethrin (IRAC Group 3A). It is used to control a wide variety of pests on vegetables and ornamental plants through direct application.

Pests covered (2)
armyworms, cabbage worms, corn earworms, fallworms, inchworms, japanese beetles, leafrollers, mealybugs, scale insects, spider mites, whiteflies, and many othersBeetles, Fungus Gnats, Mealybugs, Scale Insects, Thrips
Areas treatable (1)
leaves (upper and lower surfaces)

Application instructions from the label 1

leaves (upper and lower surfaces)

Dust lightly to cover both upper and lower leaf surfaces with an even film of dust.

Target pest
armyworms, cabbage worms, corn earworms, fallworms, inchworms, japanese beetles, leafrollers, mealybugs, scale insects, spider mites, whiteflies, and many others
Location
Both

Worker safety

PPE required Wear long sleeves, long pants, shoes, and socks when handling or applying this product.

Timing & weather

Use restrictions 7