PERMA-GUARD
The safer alternative to
conventional chemical insecticides! Effective on fleas, ants, roaches, silverfish, crickets, flies, and more!
Hundreds of conventional chemical insecticides have been in use in our
homes, on our pets, on our land, and on our food crops for decades.
People are rightly questioning the health risk of these chemicals - to us,
our children and our pets. As insects become immune to a chemical,
the manufacturer must either make the chemical stronger, or change it.
Concerned people are looking for alternatives. Perma-Guard is an exciting alternative to conventional chemical
insecticides. Perma-Guard products are extremely effective against a
wide variety of insects and, unlike conventional chemicals, no insect has
been known to develope an immunity to it. Perma-Guard is made from three
active ingredients: Diatomaceous Earth (DE), Pyrethrum, and Piperonyl
Butoxide. How does it work? Diatomaceous Earth, the main ingredient, comes from fossilized deposits of
microscopic shells that are created by one-celled plants called Diatoms that
exist in all water. The material of the Diatom's hard shell are largely
Silicon Dioxide, along with a smattering of trace minerals. The Diatom is
cylindrically shaped, with pores, very sharp edges, and averages 10 to 20
microns (1/2,500th to 1/1250th inches) in length. We use fresh-water type
with less than 1% crystalline (free) silica. Click
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for a magnified view. Insects are not built like higher forms of life. They do not have blood
vessels, only a body cavity that holds their body fluids. If they lose as
much as 10% if these fluids they die. Diatomaceous Earth helps them to
lose the vital 10% or more. Most insects have a "waxy" coating on the
outside of their shell. The shell is made of semi-porous material and
would allow the body fluids to evaporate away without the waxy coating.
The small DE particle edges are very sharp and it punctures through the
waxy coating. It also absorbs liquid, speeding the time of the insect's
death. If the insect ingests the DE, his digestive organs are abraded.
The process is actually more complicated than that, as it actually kills
in nine ways - all physical - not chemical. DE is also highly effective
in repelling incoming insects. The net result is that the process kills
bugs without endangering animals, people, or plants! Pyrethrum is a natural vegetable extract from a variety of Chrysanthemum
flowers. It is deadly to insects and other "cold-blooded" life. Its use
dates back to the days of the Egyptian pyramids. Piperonyl Butoxide is
another vegetable extract first discovered in Sassafras and pepper plants
and is used as a synergist to magnify the effects of the Pyrethrum. A
small amount of these (1.2%) is added to the DE to produce a quick killing, long-lasting, repellent insecticide that is a very effective altenative to the conventional chemicals.
Perma-Guard is effective against a wide range of household, pet, lawn and
garden pests - fleas, ticks, ants, roaches, silverfish, flies, crickets,
beetles, moths, aphids, and many other insects. Perma-Guard is a stainless,
odorless dry powder substance that can be safely applied directly on your
pet, in your home, in your yard, and in your garden. It can also be mixed
with water and sprayed. Perma-Guard is so effective that it carries a
money-back guarantee. Perma-Guard Household Powder - used in and around the home against ROACHES, ANTS,
FLEAS, SILVERFISH, MOTHS, FLIES, CRICKETS, BOX ELDER BUGS, BED BUGS,
MORE. Very effective against FLEAS, TICKS, LICE, AND MITES on
animals. Can be applied on the animal, in their sleeping quarters, on
carpets, rugs, and in the yard. If the yard is properly treated,
reinfestation is greatly reduced! 1 lb. Bag, Household- $11.95
5 lb. Bag, Household - $39.95
We now offer a 100% pure Diatomaceous Earth (no pyrethrum). It has the insect killing
power of the household product, but it is not as quick (up to 48 hours vs. 10 minutes). Since it is
classified as "Food Grade", it can also be used for grain storage (Y2K) or in applications near food.
1 lb. Bag, Pure D.E. - $5.95
5 lb. Bag, Pure D.E. - $18.95
APPLICATION
When using a low impact product such as Perma-Guard, it is very important to get good coverage. That means getting in on the surface where the insect might be so that the insect comes in contact with the product. Dust applicators are best for this purpose. For yard applications, Perma-Guard powder can be dusted, or mixed with water and sprayed using our Tube Duster, or with any liquid spay equipment. For pet or small indoor applications, such as carpets and rugs,an all purpose shaker (or an old salt shaker) works well.
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