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  • Asked by Jerry from Wichita, Ks
    05/31/2018
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    What is the correct application rate for Bifen IT for bag worms?
    A

    Bifen IT is mixed at the rate of 0.125-0.25 oz. per gallon of water for bagworms.  

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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?
    A

    You can water 24 hours after applying Bifen IT.  

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  • Asked by Grant from Cedar Rapids Iowa
    07/09/2018
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    Can you apply Bifen IT to lawns, flowers, shrubs and trees?
    A

    Yes, Bifen IT can be broadcast across your lawn, sprayed on ornamentals, trees, shrubs and flowers. It should not be sprayed on edibles. You will use 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water. 

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  • Asked by Marie from Oklahoma
    07/29/2018
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    How long does Bifen IT take to dry?
    A

    Generally, after an application of Bifen IT it should take anywhere between 30 min - 1 hour to dry. After the treated area has completely dried it is safe for the pets to re-enter.

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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 Jeff from Streetsboro Oh
    10/23/2018
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    How much Bifen IT do I use per gallon of water?
    A

    For most pests, you will use 1 oz. of Bifen IT per gallon of water to cover 1,000 sq ft.  Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions. 

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  • Asked by Dennis
    06/17/2019
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    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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  • Asked by Mike
    08/14/2020
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    For chinch bugs in lawn, how soon after application should you water Bifen in?
    Most directions for using Bifen on your lawn say to make sure it has 24 hours to dry before getting wet. But for chinch bugs, it says to water the product into the lawn. Do you water it in immediately? Wait 1 hour? 2 hours? 24 hours?
    A
    When using Bifen IT for chinch bugs you should water in at 1/4 inch immediately after application to get it down to where they are.  It is only when you are applying for surface dwelling insects that you would wait to water so that it has time to dry on the surface it has been applied to.  

    Specific instructions from the label for chinch bugs: Mostly found in the thatch layer, chinch bugs infest the base of grass plants. In order to optimize the penetration of the insecticide to location of the chinch bugs, irrigation of the grass prior to treatment may be necessary. If grass is being kept at a long mowing height or if the thatch layer is excessive, use higher volume treatments. It may be necessary to use higher application rates (up to 1 fluid oz. per 1000 square feet) to control populations made up of both adults and nymphs in mid-summer.

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  • Asked by Kelly from Aynor, Sc
    06/26/2023
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    Can you spray Talak 7.9 on garden plants and eat them safely?
    A

    Talak 7.9 should not be applied to any edible vegetation. 

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  • Asked by Trent
    08/16/2010
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    How long will Bifen IT keep?
    I want to buy a large amount of Bifen IT, so I can use it every year. I'm trying to figure out how long it will keep without going bad?
    A
    Bifen IT should be used within 3 years of the date of purchase. To protect the integrity of the product, you should store unused portions in a cool dry area out of direct sunlight. Avoid letting the product over heat or freeze.
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  • Asked by Sweeney from Carlsbad, Ca
    11/29/2011
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    I am looking for a product to kill weevils on orchids. Would Bifen IT be effective and safe for my orchids?
    A
    Bifen IT is labeled for Orchid Weevils and should do a great job for you. It is always recommended that you spray only one plant to test for any sensitivity/damage before you do a complete treatment on all of the orchids. We also recommend that you speak to an expert that deals with orchids to learn more about treating weevils on orchids as orchids can be very sensitive.
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  • Asked by J.robles from Brookside Village Tx
    05/23/2012
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    Does Bifen IT take care of Rasberry crazy ants?
    A

    Bifen IT has not been shown to be very effective at controlling Raspberry Crazy Ants. Termidor SC  used outdoors and Phantom used indoors have been the most effective products to control crazy Raspberry Ants. Ant baits and synthetic pyrethroid insecticides do not seem to do an effective job controlling this ant species. Texas A&M University has done extensive research regarding these ants and you can find detailed articles on their extension website.

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  • Asked by Arthur from Canton,ga
    02/13/2013
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    Will Bifen IT kill Kudzu bugs?
    A
    Bifen IT will kill kudzu bugs that land on treated surfaces. We recommend using the 1 fl oz of Talstar per gallon of water usage rate for the best results.
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  • Asked by Dennis from Sacramento, Ca
    03/08/2013
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    Will Bifen kill boxelder bugs?
    A
    Bifen IT will help control boxelder bugs. Be sure to read and follow the product label for best results.
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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 Bill from Waxahachie, Tx.
    06/20/2013
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    Have been using Bifen IT with good results for pests, but could you recommend something with a quick knockdown?
    A
    The ExciteR Insecticide is specifically designed to be added to any insecticide you are already using to provide you with a much stronger and faster initial knock down, while the Bifen continues to give you the longer lasting residual. However, we may be able to give you a more accurate product recommendation if we know what pest in particular you are treating for and wanting a quicker knock down with. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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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 Matt from Mn
    07/14/2013
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    Why can't I use a ulv sprayer with bifen? Should a person use a resperator with this product?
    A
    Bifen is not formulated to be used in any type of fogger, neither thermal or ULV. Using a product that is not meant to get broken down into that level of application, jeapordizes the quality of the product and its ability to perform appropriately, as well as can harm your fogger. Bifen should only be used in a unit that is a true sprayer. You would need to use a water based fogging concentrate in your ULV unit. You would not have to wear a respirator when spraying Bifen indoors or out but you could wear something similar to a painters mask to help protect the nose and mouth from any drift or back spray. If you were using an appropriate fogging concentrate in your ULV fogger in an indoor area you would want to use a respirator in those areas. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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  • Asked by Jane from Madison, Wi
    07/21/2013
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    Could Bifen poison a chipmunk?
    After applying bifen in my back yard, next day I found a dead chipmunk. Is it a coincidence, or could bifen actually poison a chipmunk?
    A
    This is most likely a coincidence and a wild animal may have gotten a hold of the animal. If the Bifen were to affect the chipmunk it would normally mean the chipmunk got into it the mixed solution itself or maybe consumed a large amount where the surfaces you sprayed were still wet. Once the product is dry it wont harm any animals or people.
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  • Asked by Nadine from Minnesota
    08/28/2013
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    Does Bifen It detour mice?
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    No, Bifen IT is not labeled to repel mice or other rodents. It is a general pest control product for the treatment of common household insects. Please click the following link for products to control or repel mice. Mouse Control
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