Permethrins - CAUTION!

[JM]

Permethrins are a great organic biological pesticide for most mites and thrips and such... however, if you have cats and are growing indoors PLEASE READ:


Veterinary Ear Mite Treatment

You should only be bringing your pet to your vet if you can’t seem to get rid of the ear mites after 6-7 days, or if your pet is suffering from recurrent ear mite infections. You may also want to bring your pet to the vet for eat mite treatment and a check up if they seem to be suffering from the more severe symptoms of an ear mite infestation like a fever, lethargy, walking in circles or loss of balance. If your pet is a dog, your vet is likely to treat them with an oral or intravenous dose of ivermectin. If your pet is a cat, they are most likely to be treated with selamectin. Whatever you do, do not treat a cat with any medication that contains Permethrins. Permethrins are a common mite, flea, and lice treatment that are extremely toxic for cats.​

This should also be considered when treating your plants as your cats may be in close proximity!​

For a better alternative.. see the NEEM OIL thread or One of the other IPM threads.​

J​