Bifen IT - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Marge from Selah, Wa
    08/02/2018
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    Will Bifen I/T kill wasps?
    They are flying around my hanging baskets. Never had this problem before. I've checked everywhere for nests and don't see any.
    A

     

    Yes, Bifen IT is labeled to treat for wasps, but it is not an instant knockdown. Bifen IT will kill wasps that it comes in contact with it. Retreat after 21 days if signs of renewed activity exist. You may want to consider our Wasp and Hornet Kit which contains the residual insecticide Cyzmic CS, plus Wasp-X to kill insects very quickly when you locate nests.

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  • Asked by David
    07/02/2023
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    Wasps
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    Bifen IT is labeled to treat for wasps, but it is not an instant knockdown. Bifen IT will kill wasps that come in contact with it. Retreat after 21 days if signs of renewed activity exist. You may want to consider our Wasp and Hornet Kit which contains the residual insecticide Cyzmic CS, plus Wasp-X to kill insects very quickly when you locate nests.

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  • Asked by Judy from Crossville, Tn
    07/11/2022
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    Will Bifen IT control flies, wasps and yellow jackets?
    A

    Bifen IT is labeled for flies, yellow jackets and wasps when applied per the product label rates. This is not a knockdown spray but will leave a residual of 21-30 days. Retreat as necessary if signs of renewed activity exist.

    You may want to consider our Wasp and Hornet Kit which contains the residual insecticide Cyzmic CS, plus Wasp-X that is a contact kill aerosol to spray wasps and nest directly. 

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  • Asked by Clarence from Midland, Ga
    04/02/2017
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    Will Bifen IT kill wasps?
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    Yes, Bifen IT is labeled to treat for wasps, but it is not an instant knockdown. You woud apply to nests in late evening when these pests are at rest. Spray nests, entrances to nests and surrounding area thoroughly. Retreat if signs of renewed activity exist. You may want to consider our Wasp and Hornet Kit which contains the residual insecticide Cyzmic CS, plus Wasp-X to kill insects very quickly where you see nests.

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  • Asked by Rhonda from Nashville, Tn
    07/29/2015
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    Is treating with Bifen IT the best way to treat cicadas in an ornamental cherry tree and also the ground around it?
    I want to also kill the larvae that is in the ground.
    A

    Bifen IT will kill Cicada Killers that come into contact with treated areas for a sufficient amount of time to receive a lethal dose. It is labeled for non-edible trees and shrubs. You will need to dilute 1 fl oz of Bifen IT per gallon of water and broadcast spray over the areas where you have noticed activity. Most folks notice only very limited results from broadcast sprays of insecticides for cicada killers because they don't land and walk around for a long enough time before entering their underground burrow. Please read below for the most effective treatment method:

    Cicada Killer wasps thrive in disturbed environments, such as landscaped yards and places where bare soil is exposed. You can discourage the wasps from nesting in your yard by cutting your grass on the highest setting and by adding a thick layer of mulch to flower beds during the Cicada Killer Wasp season. These wasps do not like over saturated lawns either, so over watering during their season will help prevent them. Unfortunately, there is no fool proof way to prevent cicada killer wasps. For prevention, you can try to use a granular insecticide such as Talstar PL  Granules in the couple of weeks before this pest is known to emerge. For current infestations, you would need to use Delta dust in each individual burrow.

    We also like to let our customers know that the Cicada Killer wasps are beneficial insects that provide free pest control for a couple months each year. Cicada killer wasps paralyze and provision their burrows with other insects to feed their young.  The beneficial Cicada killer wasps, while large and intimidating to see, are mostly harmless and there have been very few reports of anyone getting stung by just being near them. In most cases where a sting was reported, the wasps were being held or molested in some way. Cicada Killer Wasp stings are also reported to be almost painless.

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  • Asked by Kim from Kinston, Nc
    08/13/2023
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    Once you spray and wasps land/touch Bifen, can they "wash" it off?
    We've sprayed directly around our pool, and I have seen several land and dip in the water. I'm severely allergic and want to kill them all!
    A

    Water should not wash away the residual from Bifen IT just like rain would not. Bifenthrin, the active ingredient, interferes with the nervous system of insects when they eat or touch it

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  • Asked by Eddie from Lake Cormorant, Ms
    09/11/2016
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    Does Bifen IT kill or control red wasps?
    A

    Bifen IT will kill wasps that it comes in contact with. The mixing ratio is 1 fl oz per gallon of water.
     

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  • Asked by Robert from Decatur, Al
    08/12/2017
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    Will Bifen IT harm sod that was planted this year?
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    You do want to spray Bifen IT  over the sod periodically to keep the rest of the population on top of the new sod down.

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  • Asked by John from Corunna, Mi
    06/30/2015
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    Bifen IT was used near raspberry bushes, what to do?
    My wife sprayed the lawn and around the house with Bifen I/T at a rate of 1 oz/ gallon. While spraying she became concerned that she may have gotten some on our raspberry bushes and within 10-15 minutes of spraying she thoroughly sprayed them with clear well water. Should we be concerned about eating the raspberries as they are ready to be harvested?
    A
    It is typically recommended to dispose of anything edible that could have been sprayed during a treatment with Bifen IT.
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  • Asked by Michael
    04/26/2018
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    My Bifen IT was exposed to freezing temps. Will that alter its effectiveness?
    Forgot to take the container out of my shed over the winter.
    A

    It is not recommended to leave any type of chemical in areas where they could freeze or over heat because of the potential for the chemical to break down. According to the manufacturer, as long as the Bifen IT was only exposed to sub freezing temperatures for a short period of time and the product looks exactly the same as before it was exposed, it should be fine. 

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