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  • Asked by Bill from Port Charlotte, Fl
    10/31/2014
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    How to control Noseeums?
    I live on a canal in FL that has a ton of noseeums...what is the best method to control them in my yard?
    A
    Bifen IT is a very popular product to apply outdoors to a yard for noseeums.  We also have a great article for them here.
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    4 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mike from Denham Springs, La
    01/19/2015
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    Bifen Application For Termite Control
    I recently purchased a couple of gallons of generic Bifen from your company to apply for termite control. My question relates to whether I need to apply the product around the perimeter of my entire house. The house is typical "brick and stick construction" built entirely on a concrete slab. The front of the house has 2 raised porches which are on the same concrete slab as the rest of the house. In the area of the porches, the walls are approximately 6' from the outer edge of the slab. Do I need to apply the Bifen on the perimeter of the slab in the area of the porches It's difficult to describe the situation, but maybe I can send a couple of pictures to help illustrate the question. Thanks - Mike
    A

    When doing a soil barrier treatment for termites, it is important to treat directly against the structure on all sides of the house as close as possible. Against the foundation of the home,  dig a 6 x 6 trench around the entire perimeter. Where carports and concrete patios are existing, you will drill 18-24 inch holes 2-3 inches off the foundation wall 10-12 inches apart. This will ensure the soil under that concrete slab is protecting the actual house foundation. Please read our on How To Perform A Termite Treatment Article for more detailed instructions and recommendations.

    While Bifen IT is labeled for termites and will last up to 5 years in the soil, we would recommend using Termidor SC or Dominion 2L for termite soil barrier treatments. Termidor SC bonds to the soil after 24 hours and will last 10 years and Dominion 2L will last for 7 years. 

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  • Asked by Paul from Latrobe Pa.
    05/05/2015
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    If possible, I would like to also treat for spiders and ants. Is all of this possible with one solution?
    I have a 3 story building with hard to reach places around the soffit. I have a problem with carpenter bees/wasps and the soffit around the building is wood. I would like to be able to treat the building using a solution that can be applied with a PRESSURE WASHER to reach the areas not easily accessible with a ladder. It would be great if I could spray down the building with one solution.
    A

    We would recommend applying a product like Bifen IT in our Chapin Slide Pump Sprayer. This sprayer will reach well over 30ft. We do not carry any products that can be applied in a pressure washer for this type of insect control. You will mix the product at 1 oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft monthly on the exterior. Please let us know if you need anything else.

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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Gary from Pahoa, Hi
    05/09/2015
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    Does Bifen IT degrade if container is left in the sunlight?
    I left my container of Bifen IT on the side of my house for a month, where it gets a few hours of tropical sun (Hawaii). It as yellowed some, but seems otherwise OK. Will it still work or should I throw it away (properly) and buy new?
    A
    Insecticides should be stored out of extreme heat and direct sunlight. The yellowing may have been the container turning rather than the concentrate. The sunlight and heat degrade the active ingredient and greatly reduce the shelf life, so you would probably be best served using fresh product.
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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tony from Hope Mills,nc
    05/20/2015
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    can it be used on garden and plants
    A
    Bifen IT cannot be used on any edible plants but it can be used on ornamental plants. Please let us know what insect you are treating for and the types of plants you are treating and we will be happy to help recommend a product for your needs.
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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Craig from Bluffton Sc
    05/20/2015
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    rainfall after application
    I just applied Biffen for mole crickets and it rained right after application. Do I need to reapply?
    A
    Bifent IT is usually watered in after a mole cricket application so the rain most likely just aided you in your control efforts as the immature mole crickets are just under the soil. Info from the Bifen IT product label :To ensure control of sub  surface pests including 
    Mole Cricketsusing low volume treatments, (i.e. less than2 gallons per 1000 sq
    uare feet), immediately follow the treatment with irrigation of the treated area with at
    least 0.25 inches of water
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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ro from El Paso
    05/23/2015
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    Can Bifen IT be used in a commercial kitchen? If not, what would be ideal for a commercial kitchen?
    A
    Bifen IT can be applied to the cracks and crevices of food handling establishments. Please read through the product label for specific instructions on this type of application prior to use.
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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Vanessa from Corinth Ms
    06/18/2015
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    I have an above ground pool with a deck around it and has become a breeding Mosquito.
    There is a ditch around bottom of pool filled with leaves and is probably damp. Will the Bifen spray kill Mosquitos that may be breeding underneath the leaves?
    A
    Bifen IT will only kill the mosquitoes that are sprayed directly or that contact a treated surface.  The best thing to do would be to try an eliminate the leaves and debri in the ditch to remove the breeding site for them and apply Bifen to the underside of leaves of trees and bushes as that is where the adults during the day.
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    4 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Paul from Coushatta Louisiana
    06/24/2015
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    How much Bifen it do I put in a hose sprayer to treat a 1000 square feet
    A
    You can use between .5 and 1 ounce per gallon of water for 1000 sqft of Bifen IT. 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.
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  • Asked by Mike from Sc
    06/28/2015
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    What if my pets ingested Bifen IT?
    A
    We would recommend contacting a veterinarian if your pet ingests Bifen IT and exhibits signs that they have been poisoned. We do recommend making sure that pets are out of the area until the product has completely dried.
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    4 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Wendy
    09/06/2015
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    Can I spray Bifen IT inside window frames and floorboards?
    I want to treat around my home for spiders and ticks. Is it safe to spray indoors? Where is the best place to spray? Thank you.
    A

    Bifen IT is designed to be applied in window frames and other cracks, crevices and entry points of the home. Also, around the outside perimeter of your home. For ticks, you may also need to mix in an IGR like Nyguard to break down the reproductive cycle. 

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  • Asked by Carie from Meridian, Ms
    01/07/2016
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    Will Bifen I/T kill lice?
    A

    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.

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  • Asked by Donna from Soddy Daisy, Tn
    05/13/2016
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    Will the Bifen IT kill the redworms in my yard or make the worms poisonous to my birds if the eat the worms?
    A

    We are not sure what type of worm would be considered a "red worm" as you have described.  If you are referring to earthworms, Bifen IT is not labeled for earthworms, because they are a beneficial but it may cause harm to them if they contact a treated area.  Though they are pretty protected by the mucus on their bodies. This small amount of product needed to kill tiny insects would not be enough to harm a bird if they were to ingest a worm that would have contacted the product.

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  • Asked by Hurley
    05/31/2010
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    I have clover mites. I got rid of them last year with Tempo SC Ultra but they have came back this year.
    Demand G controls mites, but does not specify the clover mite. Can you confirm? I also plan on using Bifen It for perimeter of house. Would demand G granules and Bifen IT be a good combo?
    A
    Demand G granules will control clover mites, but our most popular product for clover mites has always been bifenthrin products like the Bifen IT.  Demand G Granules would be a good one, two punch for your yard, but spraying Bifen on the house 2 feet up and 2 feet out and underneath siding will do a better job than anything keeping clover mites away.  Unfortunately these pests seem to come back every year once the moisture comes and the weather gets warm. 
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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kevin
    07/01/2010
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    I have used Bifen IT on the lawn for mites, but I am unsure how much to water after application.
    A
    According to the product label, you should use Bifen IT with a surfactant such as DyneAmic to control mites in the lawn. The product label also recommends irrigating the lawn with .25 inch of water after the application for lawn infesting insects.
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  • Asked by Joe
    03/26/2011
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    Will Bifen IT control "noseeums" in SW Florida?
    A
    Bifen is a very popular product to apply outdoors for noseeums.  For indoor use we recommend Microcare aerosol. 
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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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 Robert from Lindale, Texas
    06/26/2012
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    Can I spray Bifen IT on the soil around my vegetable plants within a foot or so?
    Trying not to get any on the plants , Can i do this without taking ANY chance of harm to me or my family if we eat the veggies ?
    A
    You must keep Bifen IT applications outside of the root zone of the vegetable plant according to the Bifen IT product label. Spraying within a foot of edible vegetation is usually too close.
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  • Asked by Theresa from Colorado
    07/14/2012
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    We just purchased 35 acres in San Luis Colorado, and the property is infested with big headed ants.
    We are not living on the land yet, but do camp on it, so I am not there all the times. Is there any time released treatment on the market.
    A
    Insecticide granules such as Bifen granules would be a good choice to help control the population of big headed ants as it will last for 3-4 months. Bifen Granules will kill ants that venture on to treated areas.  Another great choice would be to use Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait. This bait is also labeled for big headed ants specifically and would be a great choice for your use. Extinguish Plus combines the power of hydramethylnon with an insect growth regulator (like birth control for ants) to kill big headed ant workers and prevent queens from laying fertile eggs. This product would kill the ants that picked up the bait and also kill the ants back at the colony.
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