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  • Asked by Kevin from Rochester, Mn
    06/22/2013
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    How do you rid of Carpenter ants
    I have some carpenter ants in some rotted wood on the Corner of my porch, what can I do to get rid if them?
    A
    You could use phantom in that area and around the perimeter of your home 2-3 feet up and out. Phantom works well to eradicate carpenter ant colonies, because the active is transferred by the worker ants into the colony.
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  • Asked by Vickie from Bridgeport Wv
    05/08/2013
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    using bifen it liquid
    i'm using a garden hose going through a dial and spray that dilutes insect killers and need to know if I can use this kind of sprayer for bifen IT. What ozs. do I use for treating springtails through this dial and sprayer. I purchased the gallon size of bifen IT liquid.
    A
    You can use between .5 and 1 ounce per gallon of water. 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. Either rate is acceptable for the treatment of springtails.
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  • Asked by Minhui from Papillion, Ne
    03/20/2015
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    How often do I need to apply Bifen IT when treating clover mites?
    We have clover mites around windows and doors facing south. Some of them already invaded inside house and chill at the window frames and stuff. If I apply Bifen IT on them, how many days do I need to wait until the next application? One more question, I see that typically 1 oz of Bifen IT to 1 gallon of water. Is this formula safe to indoor as well?
    A
     Bifen IT needs to be reapplied once every 30 days. It can be applied indoors to cracks and crevices.
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  • Asked by Edy from Sargent Texas
    06/30/2018
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    When can you water your lawn after spraying Bifen IT?
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    You can water 24 hours after applying Bifen IT.  

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  • Asked by Tim
    07/27/2011
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    How much Bifen IT & how to apply to carpenter ant nest in the yard.
    The book says to dilute 0.5 to 1 oz to a gallon of water & apply at a rate of 10 gal per 1000 sq ft. So can I make 1 gallon & apply in a 10 ft by 10 ft area around the carpenter ant nest?
    A
    You can definitely mix Bifen IT in smaller quantities to fit your needs as long as you are following the general guidelines described on the product label. Be sure to thoroughly saturate the carpenter ant gallery for best results.
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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 John from Pineville, La
    01/13/2018
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    Are Bifen IT fumes toxic to birds?
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    We recommend that you do not apply Bifen IT when birds are present. All surfaces/areas should be completely dried and ventilated prior to the return of the birds.

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  • Asked by Marnie from Santo, Tx
    08/18/2015
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    Has any research been done concerning toxicity to birds such as roadrunners that eat insects killed with Bifen IT?
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    The Material Safety Data Sheet for registered pesticides generally includes avian toxicology reporting. The MSDS for Bifen IT contains Effects on Birds information in sections 12 on page 4.

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  • Asked by Andy from Goodrich, Mi
    06/16/2014
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    Is Bifen IT safe to use by a lake without harming fish?
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    Bifen IT is not designed to be used along the perimeter of lakes. It is harmful to aquatic life. You could use EcoVia, which many folks use to treat their docks for spiders and other insects.
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  • Asked by Amoy from Chandler, Az
    09/18/2014
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    How can you prevent mosquitoes using Bifen IT
    We are living closer to golf/lake areas. More and more mosquitoes have been found around the house and some some come inside the house. Any most effective treatment should be done and how? Does Bifen kill or prevent acorpion too?
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    Bifen IT is a great product labeled for over 75 types of insects, including scorpions and  especially mosquitoes. Mix 1oz Bifen IT per 1 gallon of water and apply as a perimeter treatment or broadcast treatment over the entire property. When treating for mosquitoes, it is important to focus on the undersides of leaves, bushes, trees, shrubs, decking, eaves, etc as this is where mosquitoes will hide during the day. Pay attention to damp areas and possible consider using BTI Mosquito Dunks in areas where you have standing water.

    Bifen IT used inside the home as a crack and crevice treatment will last 90 days and 30 days outside the home as a perimeter or broadcast treatment.

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  • Asked by Melvin from Odessa, Tx
    07/28/2014
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    I purchased Bifen & Nyguard for tick control. Can this be applied with a hose end sprayer?
    A

    Yes, Bifen IT can be used in a hose end sprayer. You will use 1 fl. oz. of solution and 5.5 ml of Nyguard IGR per gallon of water. You will put the concentrate directly into the cannister, and the tube will automatically use how much you have on the dial. It will disperse with each gallon that comes through the hose. You will need to be as accurate as possible when using this method. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

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  • Asked by Sarah from Honolulu, Hi
    10/08/2014
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    What spray can I use to get rid of brown banded roaches?
    We are living in Hawaii and it is now the rainy season. We had Ecolab come spray our home a little over 2 weeks ago, and now we have spotted a roach on our kitchen floor near the sink. I am pregnant and am worried about using pesticides, but I can have my husband do it and we can leave our home for the day. I don't want these things coming inside. We also have an ant problem here, but I am much more comfortable with ants than roaches.
    A
    Bifen IT is a very good general insecticide that can be used indoors and outdoors for roach and ant control. You will mix 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water. We would recommend spraying when it is not raining and will not be raining for at least 6 hours. We would also recommend using Gentrol IGR (insect growth regulator) to stop the roaches from reproducing. Once the product is dry, it is safe for you to return into the home/room where the products were sprayed. This could take 2-3 hours so you do not have to leave for the day.
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  • Asked by Steve from Hilton Head Sc
    06/03/2013
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    Pre-treating soil with Bifen prior to installing sod.
    I will be installing St. Augustine sod in an area that has moles. Would it be ok to pre-treat the soil with bifen before installing the sod? My hope is to discourage grubs that will attract moles.
    A
    You can absolutely spray the soil with Bifen IT prior to placing down your soil. It will help minimize activity but you will most likely still want to spray over the sod periodically to keep the rest of the population on top of the new sod down.
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  • Asked by Frederick from Florida
    06/16/2015
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    Bifen IT residual?
    I recently sprayed my yard and turf grass with this product, was wondering if the product will still work after heavy rainfall. It was dry for 24 hours prior to rainfall
    A
    Bifen IT has a residual of up to 2 months indoors and out. As long as the product was dried, before the rain, it should not have washed away. 
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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 Jay from Pearland, Tx
    09/07/2014
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    Can Bifen IT be used in a propane insect fogger?
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    You cannot use Bifen IT is a propane fogger. The heat will detroy the effectiveness of the product. You  can use Bifen product in a mist blower such as the Solo 451.
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  • Asked by Nicholas from Toledo, Oh
    05/11/2018
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    Will Bifen IT kill and prevent ticks from entering the yard?
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    Bifen IT is an insecticide that will treat for ticks as well as several other labeled insects.  It does not act as a repellent.  When applied to your yard at the proper mix rate, insects can not detect that the product is there.  The insecticide leaves a residual that kills the insects that come in contact with it.  

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  • Asked by Rhapsody from Long Beach
    03/07/2017
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    What is the difference between bifenthrin and Bifenazate?
    I'm trying to figure out which products I should use in rotation for spider mites. What is the difference between Bifenthrin and Bifenazate? Are they safe to use in a pesticide rotation one after the other or are they basically the same?
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    Bifenthrin and Bifenazate are used to treat different types of insects. Bifenthrin is mainly for general pest control use and is an ingredient in products such as Talstar P and Bifen IT.  Bifenazate is a type of miticide and is an ingredient in products such as Floramite SC and Sirocco Miticide. We would not recommend rotating these two products for mite control. Bifenazate is a good active ingredient for spider mites, as well as Abamectin, which is the active ingredient in Avid 0.15 EC.

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  • Asked by Jason from Columbia, Sc
    08/04/2018
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    How much Bifen IT will I use to treat my 3/4 Acre with a Stihl backpack gas powered sprayer?
    I have a thick hedgerow of cherry larel trees along the back of my yard that seems to harbor most of my mosquitoes so I’d like to make sure I apply enough
    A

    Bifen IT is mixed at 1 fl oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft monthly to the listed exterior areas. For 3/4 acre, you will be applying approximate 33 fl oz per treatment to cover 32,670 sq ft. 

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  • Asked by Jamie from Deep Run, Nc
    08/14/2017
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    Will Bifen IT kill our pet hermit crabs?
    We have some piss and fire ants coming inside. If we spray Bifen IT inside to kill the ants will it kill the hermit crabs. If harmful can re move them and then bring them back home after a period of time?
    A

    We recommend removing the Hermit Crabs from the rooms till after the application of Bifen IT has had time to dry. 

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