As long as both product labels are followed with the more restrictive one taking precedence, yes, Bifen IT can be tank mixed with herbicides.
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.
Adding a surfactant to Bifen IT outdoors does help the product adhere and increase effectiveness during the residual period.
We really haven't had anyone with this particular issue in the past but we do have an idea of what might be happening. Moles eat insects. They have to eat a lot of insects every day and have huge appetites. We think it is possible that the Bifen IT has killed their food source and they are searching all over for more food. Once they realize there is no food to be had they should move on quickly. You can also try trapping or baiting if they are not moving on fast enough for you. You may also want to look over our mole control guide for more information.
There really are no temperature restrictions for applying Bifen IT. It can be applied at any time of day as long as you are not expecting any rain for at least 24 hours.
Yes, Bifen IT will help control carpenter bees when it is applied to surfaces where the carpenter bees land. We also recommend dusting the carpenter bee holes with an insecticide dust such as Tempo Dust to help kill any larva inside. Do not plug the holes for at least 30 days after dusting to prevent the developing larva from drilling a new hole to exit.
Bifen It should be applied and dried prior to rainfall within 24 hrs. Were the treated areas dry prior to the rain?
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.
We do NOT recommend spraying any liquid in electrical outlets as this is a shock hazard. We would recommend applying a dry insecticide dust such as Cimexa with a duster. The mixture can be applied to cracks and crevices inside and outside the structure and just eliminates the ants that come into contact with the areas-not instant kill. We would recommend that you bait inside the kitchen with the products in this Kit. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article.
We don't recommend spraying Bifen IT on roses, since it isn't labeled specifically for roses. We would recommend you use a product like Bayer Advanced All-In-One Rose and Flower Care that is labeled for use on roses.
That is correct, the Bifen IT 3/4 gallon does not have a measuring reservoir. You will need a separate measuring device to measure out the correct amount of concentrate. You could use any measure cup as long as it is designated just for insecticides.
Bifen IT is labeled for stink bugs. You can use it indoors and outdoors but it is not labeled for use in a vegetable garden. We suggest using Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor Broad Use Insecticide with 10% Permethrin. It can be used on certain edible vegetation not grown for sale. Please take a few minutes to read the product label to see if the plants you need to treat are listed.
Keep in mind that Bifen IT is not a contact kill. How long it takes to see results will depend on several factors, including how healthy the leafhopper is and how long it spends on a treated surface. It could be hours or even a couple of days.
Bifen IT is mixed at the rate of 1 oz. per gallon of water for most pests. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
We would recommend Bifen IT as a great general insecticide. It is labeled for spiders, roaches, and over 75 other pests. It can be used indoors and outdoors. The residual is up to 90 days indoors and 30 days outdoors. Bifen IT can also be broadcast across your lawn, sprayed on trees, shrubs, flowers, etc with a hand pump sprayer. It cannot be sprayed on any type of edibles. You will mix 1 fl. oz. of Bifen IT per gallon of water.
Bifen IT should be applied every 30 days. It can take a few days to start seeing results, especially if you are dealing with a heavy infestation.
If birds ingest enough insects that have been killed by Bifen IT, it can be toxic to them.
Bifen IT is not labeled to be used in pastures or in areas with grazing animals at all. We would recommend contacting the manufacturer directly for confirmation on reentry time. To our knowledge, it is recommend to keep grazing animals out of the treated areas for the entire growing season. Control Solutions can be reached at 281-892-2500
It is not recommended to leave any type of chemical in areas where they could freeze or over heat because of the potential for the chemical to break down. According to the manufacturer, as long as the Bifen IT was only exposed to sub freezing temperatures for a short period of time and the product looks exactly the same as before it was exposed, it should be fine.
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.
