Controls Residential and Garden Insects Controls Fleas and Ticks on Dogs for 14 Days A Water-Based Aerosol Controls Pests for Up to Four Weeks Formulation: Permethrin .50% Insects controlled: Bed bugs, Carpet beetles, centipedes, cockroaches, crickets, dust mites, fleas, lice, mosquitos, scorpions, spiders, ticks and other listed insect pests. Application: Shake well before use. Hold container upright and spray from a distance of 12 to 15 in. Spray until surface is just damp, but not to the point of runoff. Consult label for specific application rates to control targeted pests.