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  • Asked by Carol from Tarpon Springs, Fl
    10/15/2016
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    Can too much water be used in applying Bifen?
    I have a severe infestation of chinch bugs in my 1500 sf St. Augustine lawn. I sprayed at 1 oz per gallon and then handwatered in. I am concerned that I applied too much water...how do you know that the product is not being diluted too much? Also if I sprayed 3 days ago can I water in fertilizer now without making the Bifen less effective?
    A

    As long as Bifen IT was applied as directed on the label and watered in as required for chinch bugs (at least 0.25 inch of irrigation) after application, you can go ahead and water in the fertilizer.  It will not move much farther into the soil as it is designed to bind to the soil. If more water was used that would just have pushed it down into the soil better and will be fine.

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  • Asked by Harjit from Fowler, Ca
    08/04/2017
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    Can we mix Bifen IT and Demand CS ?
    A

    Bifen IT and Demand CS have very similar active ingredients, so it would not be of any benefit to mix these two products together. If you would like to tell us more about what pest you are treating and where, then we are happy to give you further advice on your treatment.

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  • Asked by Kevin
    08/24/2017
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    How long should I wait for dethatching after applying Bifen IT for chinch bugs?
    I plan to dethatch about 3 or 4 days after applying Bifen IT for Chinch Bugs. Will that make it less effective? I'm doing a 2nd application in about 2 weeks. Also, can it be watered into the lawn the day after or later? I used a hose end sprayer.
    A

    You should dethatch first and then treat with Bifen IT for increased effectiveness. You should water in the product after application to reach the areas they feed. 

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  • Asked by Antoine from Cave Spring, Ga
    01/09/2018
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    Which is better for general indoor and outdoor pest control -- Talstar P or Bifen IT?
    A

    Talstar P and Bifen IT are essentially the same product, just made by two different manufacturers.  Both contain the exact same active ingredient in the same amount.  Both are labled for over 75 insect pests and both are commonly recommended for general indoor and outdoor pest control. 

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  • Asked by Billy from Quitman
    10/11/2018
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    What is the shelf life of Bifen IT?
    A

    The shelf life for Bifen IT is 3-5 years from the date of purchase if stored at room temperature. 

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  • Asked by Aldo from Howell New Jersey
    05/08/2019
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    Will Bifen IT kill sugar ants?
    A

    Bifen I/T can be used to spray around the homes foundation and in the yard for most species of ants. All ants are sugar ants (they all feed on sugars and proteins) so we couldnt say for certain how well it will work for your specific situation without knowing the exact ant species. You can review our ant control guide below to see tips on inspection and prevention as well as product suggestions that may be more suited to your needs. 

    Indoor/Outdoor Ant Control Guide:  https://www.domyown.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-a-462.html

     

     

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  • Asked by Wyatt from Cocoa, Florida
    06/30/2019
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    Is it safe to plant a vegetable garden where I sprayed Bifen IT?
    I sprayed bifen around my yard last week.
    A

    We recommend that you either wait at least one year before planting edibles where Bifen IT has been sprayed or that you excavate the soil in the area you want to plant. You can also create raised garden beds where you would be bringing in fresh soil media.

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  • Asked by Thomas
    08/03/2011
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    Can I mix Bifin I/T and Precor IGR concentrate 1 oz. together?
    I know that the Precor 1 oz. concentrate makes 1 gallon but how should I go about mixing the 2 together in a gallon container?
    A
    Yes, you can mix the Bifen IT with the Precor IGR. Simply add one ounce of each product to one gallon of water and you will be ready to spray.
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  • Asked by Kelly from Forsyth Ga
    08/02/2012
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    Can Bifen IT be used to control/kill fleas in an empty house?
    Just purchased a house and the previous owner had dogs which were not treated and the yard was not treated. we are working on the house and there is nothing inside and am just wondering if this can be used along the baseboards/windows/etc since the house is empty?
    A
    You can use Bifen IT in all of the cracks and crevices along baseboards, door frames, window frames and places where cables pipes and wires enter through the walls and it will help control fleas in that area. Bifen IT cannot be used as a broadcast spray indoors over floors where fleas are known to develop and because of this is not usually chosen for flea control indoors. We recommend you use Ultracide for indoor flea control. It is our recommendation and industry standard that you vacuum immediately before the application of Ultracide and every day or every other day after the application for the next two weeks. Vacuums can physically remove a decent percentage of flea eggs that are in the carpet, along with much of the organic crud that the flea larvae feed on. A critical part of the diet of the larva is dried blood, present there as fecal material from the fleas that are on the pets. Wherever the pets spend time, they will shed the fecal matter and the eggs, so it is extremely important that you focus on these potential hot spots where the pets sleep. A vacuum also will remove a small percentage of larvae, but the larva is pretty tenacious, and will wrap around the carpet fibers down there at the base of the pile, and hold on for dear life as the vacuum passes by. The pupa is even tougher to physically remove, for it uses fibers as part of its "cocoon". The vacuum will stimulate the flea adults still in their pupa form to quickly emerge as the adult, and at this point perhaps be sucked up in the vacuum. Even if they are not removed by the vacuum, at least they now are exposed and susceptible to your treatment.   After two weeks most infestations require that you do a second application of the Ultracide and continue with the vacuuming.
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  • Asked by Olga from Miami
    09/09/2013
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    If I sprayed Bifen IT to my vegetables garden soil before planting, do I have to remove the soil?
    A
    Bifen IT is not labeled for edible vegetation and the soil should not be treated if you are planting edible crops in that area. Bifen IT has a residual that lasts even after it is applied. Please plant in a new location.
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  • Asked by Ad from Cleveland, Mississippi
    09/24/2013
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    How much water should be used to dilute 1 oz of Bifen IT to kill bird mites?
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    The mixture for Bifen IT is 1 fl oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft.
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  • Asked by Ryan from Elkton, Florida
    03/26/2014
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    My dog recently got out, now I have ticks on my ceiling. I bought Bifen IT, will this kill them?
    I also got the backpack sprayer. I want to do my own yearly pest control. So, what are some other chemicals that I need. I live in NorthEast Florida. Thanks
    A
    Yes, Bifen IT is labeled and works very well on ticks. However, it is important to incorporate an IGR (insect growth regulator) into the Bifen IT solution. Nyguard IGR is an exceptional IGR that is works well to control the growth cycle of ticks and prevents the ticks from being able to lay eggs.
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  • Asked by Mike from Mercer, Wisconsin
    06/05/2014
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    When using Bifen I/T 7.9% as a lawn mosquito control, will it kill the beneficial dragonflies?
    It's pleasant to watch the dragonflies gorging on mosquitoes as they fly around the yard and help us out as they feed. Since my wife already sprayed most of the turf, I hope the dragonflies (quite large ones) are not affected by alighting on the grass.
    A
    The Bifen IT is not a selective insecticide so were a dragon fly to land on a surface sprayed with the Bifen it could die from it. It can help to avoid main landing areas for the dragonflies if you do not want to lower the population around the home.
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  • Asked by Dorothy from Pinola, Ms 39149
    09/11/2014
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    How do you kill outdoor ants, common ants and fire ants using Bifen IT?
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    Bifen IT is an excellent insecticide and is labeled for ants, including fire ants.

     

    The best control will be achieved by using broadcast treatments in combination with mound drenches. This will control present colonies along with foraging workers and newly mated fly-in queens. It is critical either to use high volume treatments or to irrigate prior to application if the soil is dry. Apply 1 fl. oz. per 1,000 square feet when using broadcast treatments. For mound drenches, dilute 1 teaspoon of Bifen I/T per gallon
    of water and use 1 to 2 gallons of finished dilution using sufficient force to penetrate the top and allow dilution to flood ant channels. Treat a four-foot diameter around each ant mound. Application should be made in late evening or early morning when it is cooler (65-80° when insects are most active. NOTE: A spray rig calibrated to apply 1 fluid oz. per 1,000 square feet of Bifen I/T in 5 gallons per 1,000 square feet contains the equivalent
    dilution (1 teaspoon per gallon) required for fire ant mound drenches in the spray tank.
    For other ants, we would recommend a perimeter treatment around your home. You will use 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
    Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Dustin from Breaux Bridge, La
    09/12/2014
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    Which product recommended to kill mosquito?
    I own a still backpack fogger. Right now I'm using vector ban plus to kill the mosquitos at home. It works but it seems like I need to spray every night. We get afternoon showers every day at this time of the year in the south which brings out more mosquitos. I was thinking of ordering Bifen and Demon Max and spraying them in rotation. Any advice on any of these 3 products are another recommendation would help. I want a quick kill and I also would like a residual
    A

    Vector Ban Plus does not leave any kind of residual so will only kill the mosquitoes that are out in the open at the time you are applying to product.

    You are on the right track with using a residual product like Bifen IT or Demon Max, it is actually our most popular product for mosquitoes.  The key is to apply it to the underside of leaves of trees and bushes as that is where the adults lay during the day. Bifen would be the more recommended as it known to be super gentle on plants but you can rotate them as well.

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  • Asked by Lance from Bossier City,la
    09/17/2014
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    Indoor application recommended for Louisiana
    I am looking to get rid of my bug man. Along with the added cost, it's really not effective. I have fleas occasionally inside. We do have a cat, but it is sufficiently treated. I always have spiders, alive and dead. All sorts of beetles and other random bugs make it through their "home barrier." Can you recommend an indoor pesticide for me to use or point me the right direction? Any info is greatly appreciated!
    A
    Bifen IT is an excellent general insecticide. It is labeled for over 75 different pests, fleas, spiders and beetles included. You will spray this around the baseboards and cracks and crevices in your home. It can also be used outdoors. It can be broadcast across your lawn, on shrubs, trees, flowers, etc. It is not labeled to be used on any type of edibles. The residual is up to 90 days indoors and 30 days outdoors. We would recommend removing your cat when you are spraying. Once the product is dry, it is safe for children and pets to return to the room.
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  • Asked by Bill from La
    04/26/2015
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    So where does the "much less expensive" part start?
    Everyone claims this is just like Talstar, but quote "much less expensive". It's nearly the exact same price!!
    A
    There are different sizes of Talstar P and Bifen I/T and prices can fluctuate based on fair market value at the time of purchase. If you compare the price of each product respectively to their sizes there is a substantial savings available. For example, a quart of Talstar P is priced at $36.50 right now but a quart of Bifen I/T is listed for $22.64 - That is a savings of $13.86 for the same size container! 
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  • Asked by Bing from Houston, Tx
    07/26/2015
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    Can I spray plants during temps of 90 degrees f or more in the summer with Bifen IT ?
    I have spider mites in my dessert rose . Can I spray w/ Bifen in the summer / w/ temp 90 degrees ?
    A

    You can spray plants with Bifen IT on days with high temps but you should refrain from spraying during the heat of the day. Instead, restrict applications to very early morning or late evening. This will prevent the sun rays from scorching the plants while they are still wet.

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  • Asked by Frances from Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
    06/05/2016
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    Do you ship to Ontario Canada?
    Do you ship to Ontario Canada
    A

    We do not ship internationally at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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  • Asked by Dustin from Pa
    06/07/2016
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    Does Bifen IT work well for clover mites?
    I have tons of little red bugs (I'm assuming are clover mites) all over my wooden patio fence and furniture. Will this work to get rid of them?
    A

    Bifen IT is labeled to treat for clover mites when used accordingly. Clover mites are barely smaller than a pinhead. You may notice clover mites as dark red moving specks which occur in large numbers. They are generally found crawling aroudn doors, windows, sidings, curtains, or furniture. Be sure to treat the ground at least 5-10 feet from the structure where you are seeing the clover mites.  

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