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  • Asked by Paul from Coushatta Louisiana
    06/24/2015
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    How much Bifen it do I put in a hose sprayer to treat a 1000 square feet
    A
    You can use between .5 and 1 ounce per gallon of water for 1000 sqft of Bifen IT. Depending on how your hose end sprayer is set up, you would need to select one of those two rates on the dial to properly dilute it.
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    4 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Terry from Guyton, Ga
    10/25/2016
    Q
    Can I use in Bifen IT my horse pasture? If so, how much do I use for 3 acres?
    A

    Bifen IT cannot be used on areas that will be used for grazing by animals. Please let us know what you will be treating so that we can offer a product that will fit your needs.

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    1 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Thomas
    08/03/2011
    Q
    What is the best way to dispose of Bifen IT safely?
    A
    According to the Bifen IT product MSDS, the concentrated product disposal methods will vary from one region to another. The Bifen IT manufacturer recommends that you contact your local authorities to inquire about proper disposal methods in your community. Once the Bifen IT is diluted and you find you have too much extra diluted solution, you can simply pour out the extra solution right up against the foundation of your home.
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    12 of 13 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Alex from Orlando, Fl
    01/28/2021
    Q
    Does Bifen XTS last longer than Bifen IT
    Does XTS hold up better to the elements outside than IT?
    A
    Typically oil based products such as Bifen XTS will not be able to sustain a longer residual than a water based version such as Bifen I/T, as the UV rays from the sun tend to break down those oils a little faster. In most instances Bifen I/T would be the more appropriate and easier to mix product of the two, and the most versatile with where it can be applied. 
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Katie
    07/25/2011
    Q
    Should I use an IGR with Bifen IT to control roaches?
    Should I add an insect growth regulator(IGR) to Bifen IT to keep roaches and other pests out of my home?
    A
    We always recommend using an IGR such as Nyguard or Gentrol to help break the roach infestation cycle. We also recommend using a roach bait gel such as Advion Roach Bait Gel to help get rid of those roaches that harbor in areas where you cannot spray (cabinets, drawers, counters, around sinks).
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    5 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Dennis
    06/17/2019
    Q
    Can Bifen IT and permethrin be mixed together?
    A

    We do not recommend mixing together two pyrethroids such as Bifen IT and a permethrin product. These products are too similar, and you could create a repellency issue rather than allowing insects to actually contact the treated areas. If you want to add something to Bifen IT for faster intiial knockdown, then we suggest a pyrethrin and/or PBO product such as ExciteR Insecticide.

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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Janet from Lindrith Nm
    12/14/2022
    Q
    Is this good for bark beetles?
    To spray in holes in trees
    A

    We generally recommend using a pyrethroid such as Bifen IT or Permethrin SFR as a preventative treatment in late spring/summer before the egg hatches to protect trees. If trees are badly infested, then they should be removed and either chipped or burned.
     
    Keep in mind that trees that become infested with bark beetles are almost always susceptible due to some other existing weakness such as drought or disease. 

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  • Asked by Mike from Downingtown, Pa
    08/11/2020
    Q
    How much Bifenthrin 7.9 ( how many ounces/gal) should I use to spray spotted lanternflies in a hose end sprayer and also in a one gallon sprayer?
    A

    Spotted Lantern Fly is an invasive pest mostly found in certain areas of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York right now. Penn State Extension has set up an entire website to help track and control this pest. Please visit this site for information on how to report this pest and non-chemical steps recommended:
    https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/PlantIndustry/Entomology/spotted_lanternfly/Pages/default.aspx
    Here is a guide regarding management of SLF for homeowners:https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-management-for-residents 

    Some folks are treating trees with dinotefuran, although since these products are not yet labeled for this pest, we cannot be certain as to the efficacy.
    https://www.domyown.com/safari-20sg-systemic-insecticide-with-dinotefuran-p-2512.html

     

    Talstar P

    can be used as trunk and foliar spray where you have found activity, and the manufacturer has a Supplemental Label you can review on how to use it for that pest. You would use 0.25-0.5 oz per 1000 sq/ft per gallon.

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  • Asked by Ray
    01/15/2011
    Q
    Bifen IT vs Bifen XTS?
    I use Bifen IT to pretreat swimming pool soil for Termites under liners I use .12% mix 2 3/4 gallons per 100 water? Would Bifen XTS be more cost effective? Any concerns with oil base on liners,plants, houses etc... I use for perimeter pest control. Any info much apprecated?
    A
    Bifen XTS does not really make it that much better than the normal Bifen IT, its just that one quart container can make much more than the equivalent Bifen IT.  The normal mixture rate of Bifen IT is one ounce per gallon of water.  When using Bifen XTS, you only need about a third of an ounce to make the same treatment.  So you can make many more gallons of solution from one container of Bifen XTS than you can with the normal Bifen IT.  As far as we know, there should be no concerns with oil based solutions on pool liners or other surfaces. 
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    77 of 84 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Howard
    09/26/2009
    Q
    What type of weather should I put the Bifen IT out in? Rainy, cold, hot?
    A
    All of our liquid insecticides including Bifen IT should be applied in dry weather, not rainy weather.  All of the liquid insecticides are made to bond to dry surfaces and will last longer when applied when it is dry and not going to rain for at least 24 hours.  The temperature does not matter as much.  It can be applied in hot or cold weather, but it must be dry and not wet to work at its highest potential.
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