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A BRIEF HISTORY

Warmkraft, Inc. opened Pine Belt Processing to handle and distribute Perimeter Insect Guard, garments and uniforms cross-linked with Permethrin insect repellant and insecticide, particularly to the U. S. Military. Since 2006, Perimeter Insect Guard has been effectively used on over 25 million military uniforms and continues to provide protection to those serving here and abroad. It has provided a reduction in insect-borne illnesses through its unique bonding process that is now available to the general public.

Perimeter Insect Guard operates under the sole purpose of supplying a safe and effective insect guard that is constantly reliable.

1979 - Permethrin 1st Registered

Permethrin, the insecticide used in Perimeter Insect Guard, is first registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S EPA).

1994 - Perimeter Started

Perimeter Insect Guard recognizes the need for safe, portable and, most importantly, effective insect repellant for garments and uniforms.

2001 - U.S. Military Joins Us

The United States Armed Forces partners with Perimeter Insect Guard to supply uniforms embedded with insecticide to the U.S. Military.

2003 - Stonewall Factory Opens

Perimeter expands operations by opening a new factory in Stonewall, Mississippi to handle its growing relationship with the U.S. Military and the demand for Perimeter Insect Guard uniforms.

2006 - Permethrin Re-Registered by EPA

Permethrin is re-registered with the U.S EPA as a safe and effective insecticide.

2014 - Perimeter Expands

Perimeter Insect Guard expands in production and distribution to offer safe and effective protection from pests to more than just the United States Military, but to public uniforms and garments, as well.

You've Got Questions... We've Got Answers.

What is permethrin?

Permethrin is an insecticide in the pyrethroid family. Pyrethroids are synthetic chemicals that act like natural extracts from the chrysanthemum flower. Permethrin is used in a number of ways to control insects. Products containing permethrin may be used in public health mosquito control programs. They may be used on food and feed crops, on ornamental lawns, on livestock and pets, in structures and buildings, and on clothing. Permethrin may also be used in places where food is handled, such as restaurants. Permethrin was first registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) in 1979, and was re-registered in 2006.

How does permethrin work?

Permethrin can affect insects if they eat it or touch it. Permethrin affects the nervous system in insects, causing muscle spasms, paralysis and death. Permethrin is more toxic to insects than it is to people and dogs. This is because insects can't break it down as quickly as people and dogs. Cats are more sensitive to permethrin than dogs or people because it takes their bodies a long time to break it down.

What happens to permethrin when it enters the body?

Less than 1% of the permethrin put on the skin of people was taken into the body. If permethrin is eaten, most of it is quickly absorbed. The pyrethroids easily pass through the lungs into the body if inhaled, but no specific data on permethrin was found.

Once permethrin is absorbed, it quickly moves throughout the body. The greatest amounts of permethrin have been found 3 to 4 hours after it was eaten. Permethrin leaves the body mainly in the urine, but may also be in the feces. In laboratory tests in rats, half of the permethrin was gone from the animals' bodies within a day.

Where can Perimeter Insect Guard products be used?

Perimeter Insect Guard is registered for use in all 50 states of the US.

Are children more sensitive to permethrin than adults?

While children may be especially sensitive to pesticides compared to adults, there are currently no data to suggest that children have increased sensitivity specifically to permethrin.

What happens to Perimeter Insect Guard's permethrin treatment in the environment?

Perimeter Insect Guard's permethrin treatment has been extensively studied by the State of California and found to have no harmful effects on the environment.

Where can I get more information?

For more detailed information call the National Pesticide Information Center, Monday - Friday, between 8:00am - 12:00pm Pacific Time (11:00am - 3:00pm Eastern Time) at 1-800-858-7378 or visit http://npic.orst.edu. NPIC provides objective, science-based answers to questions about pesticides.

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