Ohio State University Extension

Extension Entomology Building

1991 Kenny Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1000

Phone: 614-292-5274 Fax: 614-292-9783
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Pet Pest Management, Bulletin 586

Labeled Insecticides

There are many insecticide formulations labeled for fly control. Some are labeled for general use (homeowners) while others are restricted use (licensed pesticide applicators only).

General Use insecticides include:

• diatomaceous earth (Answer)
• diatomaceous earth + pyrethrins (Organic Plus)
• diazinon (Knox Out 2FM)
• esfenvalerate (Conquer)
• propoxur (Baygon)
• pyrethrins (Exciter, Kicker, Microcare, Pyrenone, Pyrethrum, Synerol, Uld, X-Clude)
• resmethrin (Vectrin)

Note: Some formulations of chlorpyrifos (Duration, Dursban, Empire) and permethrin (Astro, Dragnet, Ectiban, Flee, Permanone, Prelude, Torpedo) are restricted use.

Restricted Use insecticides include:

• cyfluthrin (Optem, Tempo)
• cypermethrin (Cynoff, Cyper-Active, Demon, Vikor)
• deltamethrin (Suspend)
• lambda-cyhalothrin (Commodore)
• tralomethrin (Saga)

Note: Some formulations of methomyl (Flytek) a re labeled for outdoor use only while chlorpyrifos + pyrethrins (Dual Use) and methoxychlor (Marlate) are labeled for animal quarters use only.

Remember: Before using any insecticide, always read and follow label directions and safety precautions (the label is the law).