Bifen IT - Questions & Answers

Bifen IT and Pivot 10 IGR should NOT be applied in a thermal or ULV fogger. It should be dispersed in a hand pump sprayer, backpack sprayer, hose end sprayer or mist blower. We do carry thermal fogging concentrates that would be fine to apply.

Yes, Bifen IT can be used to control carpenter bees. Here is a link to our carpenter bee prevention guide as well: https://www.domyown.com/carpenter-bee-prevention-guide-a-502.html

No, Bifen IT is not labeled to be applied to mattresses or clothing. It is not labeled to be put into the clothes washing machine either. Please read product label for all instructions and restrictions on applying.

Yes, Bifen IT is labeled for bees and can be used indoors and outdoors around the perimeter of your home. The mixing rate is 1 fl oz per gallon of water. Bifen IT can be reapplied every 30 days as needed. This is a residual so it will not kill them on contact. Once they come in contact with the treated area, they will die within a few days.
 

When applying Bifen IT for fall webworms or other ornamental pests, use 0.125-0.25 ounces of concentrate per 1,000 square feet, or 5.4-10.8 oz. per 100 galons of water for high volume applications. See the product label for complete application instructions.

The Cy Kick CS you have been using is a great product for Scorpions but we do understand the need for more cost effective options. You want to go with a product that will sit on top of the surface better than the Bifen IT. If you dont have any dark surfaces to treat, you could use a product like Cyper WP. It is a wettable powder you would mix with water and spray in the same manor you would the Cy Kick CS. A 1lb jar will yield 24-48 gallons of mixed solution depending on the mix ratio you use. If you do have dark surfaces to treat and you are worried about a visible residue, you could swap to something like Equil Lambda 9.7. The problem with treating for scorpions is they are so difficult to kill that it requires a higher dose of chemical per gallon with most products, and a wider area you have to cover. There is not going to be an huge difference in price between many of the products as they all use roughly the same amounts. The Onslaught FastCap Spider and Scorpion Insecticide is a newer product that is supposed to give a better/faster knock down and a longer residual. It may be worth it to try this product as it will give you a few more gallons of solution than the Cy Kick and you may have to spray less often.

Bifen IT is not labeled for use in drains. Roaches can be seen coming out of drains because more than likely they were looking for a water source. For the best roach control, we recommend using a Roach Control Kit. Please view our How to Get Rid of Roaches article for other tips and information. 

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

We would recommend our Complete Ant Kit because it fills the dietary needs of most species of household ants providing effective ant control indoors and out and Bifen IT as a general insecticide spray that is tough on ants and spiders. Be sure to keep bait and spray completely separate to prevent contaminating the bait. Place the bait stations along ant trails and close to ant activity and spray along baseboards window frames, door frames, corners of the rooms, and around the perimeter of your home spraying 2 feet up the side and spraying 2 feet out on the ground all the way around your home. 

Bifen IT is a great broad spectrum insecticide that works fantastic on centipedes, roaches, and termites. To perform a perimeter treatment you would mix 1 oz of Bifen IT per gallon of water and spray around the foundation making sure to spray 2 feet up the side of your home and 2 feet out on the ground. Pay close attention to all cracks/crevices, window frames, door frames, weep holes, and where pipes enter your home. If you have an active Termite problem we recommend you read over our Termite Control Page to find an appropriate product and treatment that is specialized for your needs. If you need further assistance please call us a 866-581-7378. 

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.  

We would recommend using Bifen IT for treating indoors and outdoors. Bifen IT is a great general all purpose insecticide that can be used as a perimter treatment on the outside of home (windows, doors, foundation, yard, trees, bushes) and inside as a crack and crevice spray. You will get a 30 day residual on the outside of the home and 90 residual on the inside of home.

It depends on where you need to treat.  Bifen IT and Temprid SC are similar as both contain a synthetic pyrethroid. Both are labeled for indoor and outdoor use, but Temprid SC is not labeled for turf and ornamental treatment.  Bifen IT is labeled for lawn and ornamental use, and can be used on trees, plants, bushes and shrubs for all sorts of ornamental pests. They are both great insecticides and can be alternated to avoid resistance. 

Bifen is not used to control moles. This product is an insecticide that will control lawn infesting pest like ants, roaches, crickets, worms, caterpillars, ticks, etc. The best way to control moles is with a product specifically labeled for them, such as Talpirid Mole Worms, or Giant Destroyer Gassers. You can review all of the available options on our Mole Control page. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Bifen IT is not labeled for slugs or snails so we would not recommend it.  Instead you can use a product like Monterey Sluggo Plus Snail & Slug Killer

Bifen IT is not a fungicide and is not labeled to be treated for any type of fungus. We will be happy to further assist you witth a product recommendation best fitted for you needs if you would like to contact our facility Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST at 1-866-581-7378.

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. 

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 do not see any reason why you can't spray Bifen IT and Hi-Yield Atrazine together. For more information on application and dilution, please refer to the product labels of each product.

You cannot use Bifen IT is a propane fogger. The heat will detroy the effectiveness of the product. Youc an use the product in a mist blower such as the Solo 451.