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  • Asked by Chan from Pelham,alabama
    04/08/2015
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    Is Bifen IT safe around lake house perimeter?
    A
    Bifen IT would be safe depending on how close the house is to the actual lake as it is toxic to aquatic invertabretes so you would not want to happy where drift or runoff could go into the lake. If you are closer to the lake and runoff could be an issue, Essentria IC3 would be a better product. Essentria is safe to use around aquatic life and it will work great for mosquitoes and many other insects. 
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  • Asked by Phillip from Bridge City Texas
    06/10/2015
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    In a 15 gal sprayer can I mix Bifen IT with a weed and feed and spray just once to save time and water?
    A
    Yes you can mix Talstar with most weed and feeds successfully for the most part. Most weed and feeds will have a small section on doing a test "tank mix" so you can test to make sure the products will blend together without issue. We do recommend doing a test tank mix to be sure the products will mix together without separating.
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  • Asked by Richard from Yelm Wa.
    06/25/2015
    Q
    When do you spray for crane flies/what spray works the best to get rid of them
    crane flies in my lawn
    A
    We would recommend using 1 fl oz of Bifen IT per gallon of water to cover each 1,000 sq ft for the initial treatment and then .5 fl oz per gallon of water for follow up treatments. Start make applications beginning of Spring.
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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?
    A

    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 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 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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  • 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
    Q
    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?
    A

    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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