resistant midges

I am currently spraying with 10% permitherin, what do you all switch to for killing the potential resistant bugs? and what strength do you use?  so far no problems with my permitherin, but I want to switch it up for a couple weeks just to make sure.

not to change the subject but this could be helpful.  What do people think of the fly predators and have they been shown to help with the midges????

I don't think they target the midges because I think they reproduce in differenct areas than the flys.  I use the predators and am pleased with them.  Of course I don't know how many flys I would have without them becuuse I've used them from the start.

We mix Perm-X UL 31-66 from Wayne Green all the time and rotate in bifen at double the suggested rate for a week then back to Permx alone for a few weeks... No idea how great this is going to work for us but this is what we are doing.

We use permethrin 13.3% and pbo mix..

The information that I use has been given to me from the research the entomologist have done & make this recommendation for killing the midge fly. They recommend a two part chemical, being a mixture of permethrin & PBO 8. The killing chemical is permethrin & the PBO 8 is the synergist insecticide that prevents the midge from developing the ability to detoxify the permethrin.


How PBO 8 Piperonyl Butoxide Works

Piperonyl botoxide is not an insecticide in itself. Piperonyl botoxide blocks the enzyme in a target pest that would detoxify the insecticide. This allows a higher amount of the insecticide to remain in the target insect, increasing its effectiveness to kill the midge.


Key Features of PBO 8 Piperonyl Butoxide

Made in the USA

Synergizes many insecticides, pyrethrins, pyrethroids, carbamates, imidaclorpid, and rotenones

Because of the mode of action, it allows use of reduced rates of insecticides..

Can be used as a spray, fogging or misting.

Poses low risk to humans and environment.

Excellent resistance management tool


I sell a concentrated chemical that is 31% permethrin & 66% PBO 8, you add ten ounces of this to a gallon of oil and your ready to fog. Please note it is not water soluble. It is an oil mixture the leaves a residual effect for longer killing duration. So many deer farmers are mis-informed on the correct way to kill the midge fly. You can't bring a knife to a gun fight. If you have any questions feel free to call me. The fogger sells for $2,495 and carries a 3 year warranty

Thanks

Wayne Green

334-685-2297

Here is a picture of the fogger I have. It has a 5 1/2 hp Honda engine with a 3 year warranty.

Wayne Green

334-685-2297

Ive heard of the PBO before. I assume its safe to use around fawns?