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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?
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    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 Kim from Compton, Ca
    06/02/2018
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    Will Bifen IT work for fleas?
    A

    Bifen IT is labeled for outside only application for fleas.  You will also need to mix in an IGR to break down the reproductive cycle. Bifen kills the adults that come in contact with it, but then you still have the immature fleas growing and then reproducing. It is a constant battle without the IGR. We recommend Nyguard as it will last up to 7 months.   Nyguard Plus would be a great choice for indoor flea control. For the most effective control, vacuum before treating and then everyday for the next two weeks, being sure to change the bag or empty the cannister immediately after vacuuming.  A second treatment should be applied after 14 days.

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  • Asked by Traci from Wagener, Sc
    06/13/2018
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    Will Bifen IT affect the butterflies in my yard?
    A

    Bifen IT is not labeled for beneficial insects like butterflies.  However, it is not really selective so it has the potential to kill them if they come in contact with a treated area.  To avoid contacting beneficial insects, apply in the early morning or late evening when they are less active in the area.

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  • Asked by Chris from Conyers, Ga
    06/20/2018
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    Can Bifen IT be spayed on walls?
    A

    Per the product label, Bifen IT  should be applied a coarse, low pressure, crack and crevice or spot spray to areas where pests hide, such as baseboards, corners, storage areas, closets, around water pipes, doors and windows, attics and eaves, behind and under refrigerators, cabinets, sinks, furnaces, stoves, the underside of shelves, drawers and similar areas.

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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 Deb from Wi
    07/18/2018
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    After application of Bifen IT on the lawn, when is it safe for children and pets to be on the lawn?
    A

    It is safe for children and pets after the Bifen IT application is completely dry.

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  • Asked by Randy from Lubbock, Tx
    07/22/2018
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    What is a good general insecticide for indoor extermination?
    A

    We would recommend using a product like Bifen IT. It is labeled for over 75 different pests. It is non-staining, odorless, and can be used both indoors and outdoors.

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  • Asked by Robert
    07/28/2018
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    Is Bifen IT safe to use around baseboards in a bedroom?
    They are coming up between the carpet and the baseboard in the bedroom. We have recently used Bifen granules outside and sprayed the walls and ground at the wall with Bifen IT. Now, I have found a few in the closet. They do fly. We have air-conditioning and the carpet is dry.
    A

    Bifen IT is safe to apply inside along baseboards and in cracks and crevices around the home as directed on the product label.

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  • Asked by Tony from Hampshire, Il
    08/01/2018
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    Will Bifen IT kill my grass?
    I saw a reviewed on another site who claimed this killed their grass? What happens if I don't dilute Bifen IT enough?
    A

    Bifen IT is safe for ornamentals and for turf grasses, when used at the label rates.  Apply at 1 oz per 1,000 sqft for most insects with a minimum of .5 gallons per 1,000 sqft.  

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  • Asked by Jason from Birmingham, Al
    09/21/2018
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    Will Bifen IT kill bed bugs?
    Will Bifen IT kill and eliminate bed bugs and their eggs?
    A

    Bifen I/T woud not be recommended for controlling bedbugs at all. 

    If bedbugs have been found in the home you will want to follow our detailed bedbug guide which will take you through each step necessary to completely eliminate the population. As you go through the guide linked below you will see the non chemical steps (such as washing and drying clothes and linens) as well as chemical steps including where and how to use each product. Our Bed Bug kits are the best route to make sure you are using the best products on the market and without breaking the bank. Each kit is designed to treat a different size home or number of rooms, so you can choose the one best suited to the areas you have effected by the pest problem. The kits come with all the products need to do a complete treatment in all the places bed bugs can hide and enough product to complete roughly 4 repeat applications. Since every home and infestation is different you will want to do diligent and meticulous treatments with the products every 7-14 days until you can go 30 days in a row with no signs of live bed bugs and no new bites on the occupants of the home. If you have any questions regarding info you see in our guide or the products within the kits please let us know and we would be more than happy to assist you.

    Bed Bug Guide- Click through the areas labeled as Identify, Inspect, Treat and Prevent

    http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/what-do-bed-bugs-look-like-a-448.html

    Bed Bug Kits

    http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/bed-bug-kits-c-39_97.html

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  • Asked by James
    09/25/2018
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    How much Bifen IT would I use in my 4 gallon sprayer?
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    For most pests, you will use 1 oz. of Bifen IT per gallon of water, so you would need 4 oz. for your 4 gallon sprayer.  Please see the product label for complete application instructions. 

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  • Asked by Jay from St.petersburg, Fl
    10/28/2018
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    Will Bifen IT stain carpet?
    A

    Bifen IT should not stain anything that water would not stain when applied according to the instructions on the product label. 

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  • Asked by Linda from Camas, Wa
    06/07/2019
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    Are Nyguard and Bifen IT safe for house plants?
    If so how should I apply for fungus gnats
    A

    Bifen IT is safe on house plants on the foliage.  Nyguard is not labeled for this use.  For fungus gnats you would be using as a soil drench to treat.  The other option is to allow the soil to dry out completely as this will kill any larvae in the soil.

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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 Layla from Lafayette, Tn
    08/17/2019
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    Can you spray Bifen IT directly on anthills?
    There are some ant hills in our backyard and I was wondering if you should spray bifen on those? And if you should then exactly how and how much? I wouldn't want to just cause them to scatter or something. Thanks
    A

    Yes, Bifen IT can be used to treat fire ant mounds directly as well as broadcast over the lawn. Please view our How to Get Rid of Fire Ants Guide for step by step instructions and a helpful video. 

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  • Asked by Betsy from Jessieville Arkansas
    08/19/2019
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    Can livestock graze after Bifen IT is applied?
    We have a tick and ant problem this year and I was wanting to apply this to our field but we have a horse and cow and didn't know if this would be safe for them to graze on afterwards. I've done some research and can't find the answer.
    A

    Bifen IT cannot be used in animal grazing pastures.  Essentria All Purpose Insecticide Concentrate can be used in animal grazing pastures for ant and tick control.

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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 Mark from Winter Haven, Fl
    05/06/2021
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    Is Bifen I/T safe to use on St. Augustine grass?
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    Yes, Bifen IT is safe to use on St Augustine. Be sure you are not spraying during the heat of the day as the water can magnify the sun rays and scorch your grass. 

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  • Asked by Chris from Weatherford
    06/11/2021
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    Will Bifen I/T kill Bermuda Stunt Mites? What is the dilution rate recommended?
    We have hybrid bermuda grass in our yard. We live in Texas and have had an extremely wet month, over 10" of rain in 3 weeks. Went to the county extension agent with our problems. Turns out we have an issue with fungus( leaf spot) as well as Bermuda Stunt Mites. HELP !!!! The rain is now gone, it is hot and excessively humid now, 90+ with heat indexes of 100. What do you recomend?
    A

    Bifen IT is not labeled for Bermuda mites (eriophyid mite) but we would advise to consider a product like Triple Crown T&O Insecticide.

    Triple Crown T & O Insecticide is specifically labeled for the Eriophyid Mite and applied at 7.5 fl oz per 100 gallons of water (0.07 fl oz per gallon of water). Per the MITES footnote on page 5 of the product label, to ensure optimal control of eriophyid mites, apply in combination with the labeled application rate of a surfactant. A second application, five to seven days after the first, may be necessary to achieve acceptable control

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  • Asked by Steve from Blountville
    08/13/2022
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    Can you spray Bifen IT and let it dry on the kitchen counter?
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    Bifen IT should NOT be applied to kitchen counters only listed areas on the label only. 

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