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  • Asked by Ernie from Tempe, Az
    10/15/2016
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    Why did Bifen IT mixture have no effect on a spider?
    I sprayed a strong concentration of Bifen IT mixture directly on a spider and it had no effect. Is there something I can mix with the Bifen to get spiders?
    A

    Bifen IT is not designed to kill on contact and even when you spray an insect directly it can take several minutes or longer to kill it.  It will help to kill the ones that contact a treated surface as well as their food source, but how long it takes to kill after application depends on age and health of the insect, how long after application they contact the treated surface and how long they spend on the treated surface.  Spiders themselves are harder to kill as they do not groom themselves and have the long legs to keep themselves off the ground and in more contact with a treated surface.  We have a great guide here for treating spiders that might also help. If you are going to be spraying spiders directly each time, you could add a product like ExciteR to Bifen to give it a faster initial knockdown only.

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  • Asked by David from Olive Branch, Ms
    10/22/2016
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    Will Bifen I/T help with fungus and white spots on crepe myrtles?
    I also have brown spots on a lot of my plants.
    A

    Bifen IT is for insects only and will not treat fungus or other causes of spots on plants.  It is important to identify the disease on your plants so that you can select a product that will work for your needs. You can contact your local cooperative extension office and speak to the master gardener on staff for help identifying the type of disease on your plants

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  • Asked by Chris from Princess Anne, Md
    03/25/2017
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    Can I safely mix Bifen IT with Cyzmic CS?
    A

    Bifen IT and Cyzmic CS should not be mixed together. It is not necessary to apply two synthetic pyrethroids in the same area. It will not improve results.

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  • Asked by Robert from Decatur, Al
    08/12/2017
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    Will Bifen IT harm sod that was planted this year?
    A

    You do want to spray Bifen IT  over the sod periodically to keep the rest of the population on top of the new sod down.

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    3 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Nic from Mcdade, Tx
    08/12/2017
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    Is Bifen IT safe for use in sheep habitat?
    A

    Bifen IT cannot be used on areas that will be used for grazing by animals.

     

     

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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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  • Asked by Brady from San Antonio
    04/19/2018
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    Can I use Bifen IT to control leafhoppers in Bermuda grass?
    A

    Yes, Bifen IT is very gentle on turfgrass and other ornamental plants. You should use 0.25 - 0.5 oz per 1,000 square feet to treat leafhoppers.

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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?
    A

    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 Kit from Chandler, Az
    06/03/2018
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    Can I mix Bifen I/T with Onslaught FastCap Spider & Scorpion Insecticide?
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    There is no valid reason to mix synthetic pyrethroids such as Bifen IT and Onslaught Fastcap together.  This would not make either product work better or produce better results.  However, it could make treated areas repellent to bugs, lessening the effectiveness of the treatment.  Neither product can do its job of killing insects if the insects are avoiding the treated areas.

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  • Asked by Lisa from Jasper, Tx
    08/26/2018
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    What if a cat steps in the wet mix of Bifen IT on concrete and licks her paws? Will it poison the cat?
    A

    Keep in mind that, when used as directed, Bifen IT is diluted at 1 oz. per gallon of water. This is only a large enough amount active ingredient to kill small insects. This small amount should not be harmful to your cat. Rule of thumb is to keep pets out of the treated area for about 1 hour to allow it to dry.

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  • Asked by Elaine from Sarasota, Florida
    09/14/2018
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    Will Bifen IT kill the grasshoppers in my lawn?
    A

    Yes, Bifen IT is labeled for grasshoppers. The mixing ratio is 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water. 

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  • Asked by Daniel from Wake County, North Carolina
    11/03/2018
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    Are there any other perimeter long residual insecticides that are similar in price to Bifen IT?
    Bifen IT seems to be so much more economical than many other insecticides in its class. Are there others that I am missing that might be worth a try?
    A

    Bifen IT is still the most cost effective professional grade general insecticide on the market. Mix at 1 oz. per gallon of water.

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  • Asked by Michael from Merrick
    11/13/2018
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    Is it legal to apply Bifen IT in NY?
    A

    Bifen IT is available for licensed professionals to apply in New York State.  We are not able to ship to homeowners but whether you could legally use it would be something you need to ask of the local department that handles pesticide regulations.

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  • Asked by Moe from Tucson
    03/12/2019
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    What is the maximum wind speed where Bifen IT can be used?
    A

    Per the product label, do not apply Bifen IT when wind speed exceeds 10 MPH.

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  • Asked by Larry from Irmo, Sc
    08/29/2019
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    How often do I apply Bifen IT for chinch bugs?
    A

    When treating for chinch bugs with Bifen IT, it is recommended that you do a second treatment 21-30 days after the first treatment. You will use 1 fl. oz. of product per gallon of water. This will treat 1000 square feet. Be sure to water the product in at least 0.5 inches after it has been applied.

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  • Asked by Reid from Fernandina Beach, Fl
    11/25/2019
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    Can I combine Bifen IT with other chemicals?
    I have ExciteR and Cyzmic and Pivot. Can I safely combine all 3 of these or any of them for terrible mosquitoes?
    A

    Yes, Bifen IT can be used with an IGR like Pivot and a synergist like Exciter for a faster knockdown of insects such as mosquitoes. There would be no valid reason to mix Cyzmic CS and Bifen IT. You would want to use one or the other.  

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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?
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    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 Jeremy from Conway, South Carolina
    05/08/2021
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    Bifen IT vs Suspend SC?
    I was wondering what the difference in these two were? I live in the south where my house mainly has centipedes,
    A

    Bifen IT and Suspend SC are similar in the insects they target and areas where applied. Bifen IT uses the active ingredient bifenthrin and Suspend SC uses deltamethrin. Both actives will treat the most common insects such as Ants, Spiders, Pantry Insects, Silverfish, Fleas, Roaches, Mosquitoes, Stink Bugs, Scorpions, Ticks, Fleas, Pillbugs, Chinch Bugs, Earwigs, Millipedes, etc. 

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  • Asked by Matt from San Antonio Texas
    06/17/2021
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    How often can I spray for mosquitoes
    It has been sunny and hot and working great for about 2 weeks then they start appearing again. How often can I reapply?
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    When applied at the low rate of 0.33 fl oz per gallon, Bifen IT can be reapplied every 7 days. Applications made at the high rate of 1.0 fl oz per gallon, retreatments can be done every 30 days.

    Please review the Mosquito Control section on the product label for more information. 
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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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