Bifen IT will treat Chinch bugs at the sign of damage. Dilute at 1oz per gallon water. Please also review our Chinch Bug control page.
Yes, Bifen IT can be applied and dried to areas indoors (that are listed on the product label) prior to the entry of your cats. The surfaces should be dried completely before they return.
No, Bifen I/T cannot be used on firewood. It can be used around the area where the firewood is kept, but not on the firewood itself.
Bifen IT and Termidor should not be mixed for termite control. Bifenthrin products used to be considered a good form of termite treatment, but bifenthrin acts as a repellent and now a days almost all professional termite companies are using non-repellents, such as Termidor SC. We have a great article called How To Do A Termite Treatment that explains how to perform a treatment using a non-repellent termiticide.
Bifen IT is not labeled to be used on anything edible so would not be recommended. For vegetable garends we would recommend using the Fertilome Triple Action. It is an insecticide, miticide and fungicide in one. For systemic treatment of aphids, you could also use the Fruit Tree & Vegetable Systemic Soil Drench.
Bifen IT would be a great product to continue to use for mosquitoes and noseeums. The key with application for mosquitoes is to apply to the underside of leaves of tree and bushes. You should apply once a month.
Bifen IT should NOT be applied to bedding, mattresses or carpet to treat head lice. There is no reason to spray a residual insecticide around your home to treat for head lice. The adult head louse cannot live more than one or two days with out a blood meal. Nits cannot hatch if they are not on a human host, because their temperature cannot be maintained properly and the nit will not be viable.
Clothing, pillows, blankets and sheets should all be washed in hot soapy water and dried for at least 30-40 minutes on high heat in the dryer. Non washable items (stuffed animals, dry clean only clothing...) should be put in the dryer on high heat for at least 30 minutes. Any other items should be sealed in bag for at least 7-14 days.
Carpets and other flooring should be thoroughly vacuumed and the vacuum bag sealed in a plastic bag and thrown away. Furniture can be sprayed with Sterifab. Sterifab is an alcohol based product that includes a synthetic pyrethroid that is safe to spray on furniture and mattresses. Sterifab dries in about 20 minutes and does not leave any residual on the surface that is sprayed.
Bifen IT should be mixed at 1 oz per gallon of water and sprayed 3 ft around a fire mound. You should also drench the mound by using sufficient force to break their apex and allow the insecticide solution to flow into the ant tunnels. For best results, apply in cool weather (65 - 80?F) or in early morning or late evening hours. The finished solution should also be broadcast over the lawn surface.
Bifen IT is labeled for roaches and can be used indoors. The mixing ratio is 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
We would recommend using our Roach Control Rotation A Kit. It comes with everything that you will need to do a complete roach treatment. There is enough product to do multiple treatments.
We would also recommend looking at our Roach Guide. There is a lot of information on how to treat and prevent roaches.
Bifen IT is labeled to use for bed bugs (not for residential areas), however we advise following our Bed Bug Guide that provides information on which items to use and where to apply them. Our Bed Bug Kits provide the best and most economical combination of products recommended for treating for bed bugs in your home.
Bifen IT is not a product that is approved for use on edible plants, so if you are using it in equipment that is used for this purpose, be sure the equipment is thoroughly cleaned both before and after applications. It is generally best to use dedicated equipment for use around edibles, and to use separate equipment for herbicides so that there is no residual that may interfere with other applications.
Bifen IT is not labeled for lice. We do carry products that can be used for lice control. Please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Head Lice for more helpful information.
Bifen IT will help control boxelder bugs. You want to mix at 1oz Bifen IT per gallon water. Bifen IT will kill the Boxelder bugs after they come in contact with the treated area. Depending on what stage they are in the life cycle will determine how long it will take to kill them. The residual of Bifen IT can be up to 2 months, but it is best to reapply every 30 days.
You can also use the backpack mist blower to apply Bifen for fleas. You still want to stick to the perimeters of your yard and around your home. Mix at 1 oz per gallon of water. You may also want to consider mixing in Nyguard IGR to help break down the reproductive cycle. Be sure to visit our Flea Guide for more helpful tips on Flea control.
Bifen IT is NOT labeled to be used on any kind of pet bedding or play toys. Bifen IT is safe for people and pets to be around after the treated area has dried. You would want to keep the pets out of the treated area for at least an hour. We recommend Sterifab, an insecticide that kills insects on contact and is safe for pets once it dries
You should contact your local cooperative extension office to find out the best time to start spraying a product like Bifen IT in your region. They are more familiar with the timing of insect activity in your area. We can say that it should be applied monthly through the beetles active months.
Bifen IT cannot be applied to edible vegetation. We would recommend using a product like Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Drench. This product is labeled for boring weevils in Pecan trees.
Bifen IT is labeled to be used to treat for bee control as we highly advise looking at our Getting Rid of Bees Guide that will provide further information on how to do a proper treatment.
