User and environmentally friendly, contact and residual insect control for up to 4 weeks. Pleasantly scented and water-based, next generation Pyrenthroid formula will not stain. Kills hundreds of insects which destroy lawns, trees, shrubs,roses, flowers, vegetables, fruits, nuts; may be applied to homes and outdoor areas to stop infestations of flies, ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, ants and other flying, crawling and hopping insects. Main Active: Permethrin 2.5 percent.