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  • Asked by Willam from Coats, Nc
    04/04/2016
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    Can Bifen IT be used to control pecan weevil?
    A

    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.

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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 George from Nj
    06/14/2017
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    I have earwigs inside my house. Will Bifen I/T work? Is it safe to use if I have kids?
    A

    Bifen I/T is a great product for earwigs and a large variety of other insects as well.  You will spray Bifen indoors around baseboards and cracks and crevices, and outdoors around window and door frames, and around the foundation of the home 2-3 feet up on the side and 2-3 feet out on the ground. Earwigs like moisture and dark areas so if you have any mulch or pinestraw against the home or close by in the yard, turn those areas to help dry them out and soak them down with the Bifen to help kill anything living there.  Children as well as anyone other than the person applying the product need to be out of the area being treated while the product is being applied and until everything is fully dry.  Once all surfaces are dry it is completely safe for everyone to return. 

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  • Asked by Ross from Woodstock, Ga
    03/28/2019
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    Can I use Bifen IT on my yard after it has been aerated and seeded? Is there a time frame I should wait?
    Yard is being aerated and seeded tomorrow morning. Can I use Bifen IT same day to kill mosquitos?
    A

    There is no waiting period to apply Bifen IT after aeration or seeding. 

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  • Asked by Tim from Sacramento, California
    12/19/2011
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    Should I use ant bait (both gel and granular) before applying Bifen IT to get rid of sweet ants?
    A
    We recommend using the bait products first and then following up with the Bifen IT. If you spray the Bifen IT in the same place as you use the baits you will make the baits less appealing to the ants and you risk the bait not getting back to the colony because the ants could die too quickly.
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  • Asked by Vaman from Naples, Fl
    11/26/2016
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    Does Bifen IT control small lake flies?
    A

    You can apply Bifen IT indoors and outdoors for flies in general as long as you make sure none of the spray winds up in the lake. If contaminating the lake is a concern for you there is a product called Essentria IC3 that can be used around water without worry of hurting any aquatic life.  Essentria IC3 is a broad-spectrum natural insecticide that works just as well as the synthetic insecticides but without the aquatic toxicity issue.

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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 Tracy,robynn from Collinsville, Ok
    02/23/2012
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    Does Bifen IT work on "blister bug"?
    We had these in our garden last year and sprayed for them once, but didn't go back and do it again for the eggs.
    A
    You didn't mention what type of garden you have. Is it a flower garden or a vegetable garden? If it is a flower garden Bifen IT should work very well to help eliminate the blister beetles. Bifen IT is not labeled for use on edible plants. If it is a vegetable garden you will need to use a product that is labeled for use on edible vegetation such as Sevin or Natural Guard Insecticidal Soap. Be sure you read the product label of the product you choose before purchasing to make sure the plants you need to treat are listed. Product labels are on individual product pages under the picture of the product. You should also note that we didn't find any products that were specifically labeled for blister beetles so we recommended products that eliminate general garden pests. When pests are not specifically listed on product labels it is usually because these pests do not damage enough crops as to be agriculturally significant.
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  • Asked by Jamie from Houston Texas
    03/20/2015
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    Does Bifen IT also work on fire ants....have pets and most chemicals not allowed around furry friends
    A
     Bifen IT will kill fire ants if you drench the mound. Please review our How to treat fire ants article. 
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  • Asked by Douglas from United States
    07/07/2014
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    What product do you recommend for long lasting residential mosquito control using a mist blower?
    A
    Bifen IT is our most popular choice for mosquito control that can be used in a mist blower.  You would apply once a month.  The most important thing to remember when treating for mosquitoes is that they hang out on the underside of leaves and shrubs.  You should treat all shrubs, bushes and trees around the outside patio or wherever you hang out at around the house.  You should also treat the tree line in your yard near the forest if one exists.  Remember to not only treat the main bush or shrub but also the underside of the leaves.
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  • Asked by Wardell from Grass Lake, Mi
    07/19/2017
    Q
    Can I use Bifen to kill roundworms in my yard?
    A

    Bifen IT will not treat for roundworms in a yard.  We do apologize but we do not carry a product for the lawn that is labeled for roundworms and we are not aware of any products available that would take care of this issue.

    Generally it is necessary to take non chemical steps to treat this. Keeping dogs from a contaminated area for at least 1 year will prevent infestation and if that is not possible then removing and replacing the soil in area. Removing feces from the area as well when dropped is needed as well.

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  • Asked by Terry from Guyton, Ga
    10/25/2016
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    Can I use in Bifen IT my horse pasture? If so, how much do I use for 3 acres?
    A

    Bifen IT cannot be used on areas that will be used for grazing by animals. Please let us know what you will be treating so that we can offer a product that will fit your needs.

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  • Asked by Kevin
    02/05/2011
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    What is the best product for exterior pest control? I like Bifen IT for general crawling insects.
    A
    Bifen IT would be a sound choice for exterior insect control. Bifen IT lasts for up to a month outdoors and is labeled for over 75 different crawling and flying insect pests.
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  • Asked by Jim from Greensburg, Pa
    07/07/2014
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    How do I treat red flying ants outside the home?
    Once a year I get thousands of red flying ants (winged and un-winged) outside the home around my deck usually in September. I feel fairly confident they are not termites as they have three bodies instead of two. Which product do you recommend I use in a sprayer? Thanks for assistance.
    A
    Bifen It would be a great option for a general pest control spray around the home regularly to kill the ants when they swarm and emerge, as well as any other insects in the area. You would mix it at the rate of 1oz per gallon of water and spray it around the foundation, lawn, bushes, trees, eaves and edges of the home, window and door frames, etc. Bifen It will hold up to the outdoor elements roughly 30-60 days. 
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  • Asked by Bob from Simsbury, Ct
    05/05/2018
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    I have purchased this in the past without issue, but I now see it is not for sale to CT. What should I use in its place?
    A

    Unfortunately the state of Connecticut has limited most of the products out there on the market these days that can be shipped into the state without having a license to purchase them. Pest Xpert Home Barrier? would be one option of a comparable insecticide spray to Bifen IT that could be used in CT.  An all natural option that works similarly is Essentria IC3 and can cover a wide range of pests and usage areas like the Bifen IT as well. 

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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?
    A

    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 Lulu from Miami, Fl
    03/05/2019
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    What is a good choice to treat for grasshoppers?
    A

    Bifen IT would be a good choice for grasshopper control. You should start applications before the grasshoppers have a chance to hatch for best control. You should thoroughly spray your lawn and water in the application with about a .25 in of water to help the product get past the thatch layer and into the soil where grass hoppers actually develop. If you already have grasshoppers you can use it at the highest usage rate of 1 oz of product per 1 gallon of water for the quickest knockdown. Use sufficient amounts of water to help the product get to the soil layers. It is safe to be used on anything non-edible in the yard and will not harm trees, bushes or flowers.

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  • Asked by Bill from Georgetown, Tx
    04/26/2015
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    How often should I treat my yard with Bifen I/T to kill mole crickets in central Texas
    I have an Emerald Zoysia lawn.
    A
    Bifen It would need to be re applied once every 30 days outdoors. Mix 1oz Bifen per gallon water.
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  • Asked by Thomas from Bradenton, Fl
    03/02/2012
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    Is there a danger that citrus trees will absorb Bifen IT thru the SOIL if I spray my lawn for chinch bugs?
    I am concerned whether the citrus fruit may be harmful to eat if the surrounding lawn area is treated. I know not to get any over-spray on the trees/fruit but I am not clear as to possible absorption via the soil.
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    Bifen IT does not move through the soil. As long as you keep all spray applications out of the root zone and do not allow spray to drift toward the trees, the trees will not be affected by Bifen IT.
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  • Asked by Andrew from Trempealeau Wisconsin
    03/30/2021
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    Can you run Bifen I/T in a backpack fogger?
    A

    No, Bifen I/T is not labeled to be used in a fogger. You can use it in a handheld or backpack sprayer or a mist blower such as the Solo 451 or an Stihl engine powered device.

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