Typically mosquitoes are not going to harbor in the lawn where the Bayer granules were placed. They are usually found in bushes and dense foliage areas. You can safely spray all bushes/hedges/ground covers and any areas you feel mosquitoes may be present on a monthly basis with Bifen I/T.
You can treat with Bifen IT up to three feet away from the well per the product label.
According to the manufacturer, Bifen IT is equivalant to spraying plain water as it dries clear and doesn’t stain. The residual outdoors is 30 days so any white film would fade over time.
Bifen IT is not labeled for use in horse pastures or other animal grazing areas. You can use Essentria All Purpose for fire ant mound drenching. In Spring and Fall, you can use Extinguish Fire Ant Bait as a broadcast and mound baiting application. We have more tips on these applications in our Fire Ant Treatment Guide here.
Bifen IT is an insecticide, not an insect growth regulator (IGR). You can find the IGRs that we carry here.
Yes, the ingredients in the Bifen IT are known to be very gentle on trees, shrubs and other vegetation.
Bifen IT should be store in a cool, dry area away from any direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.
Yes, Bifen IT is pet safe once dry.
Bifen IT is applied at the rate of 1 oz. per gallon of water for mosquitoes. Keep in mind that it is not a contact kill. How long it takes to see results will depend on a number of factors such as the severity of the infestation you are dealing with. It can take anywhere from several hours to even a couple of days. You do have the option to mix Bifen with a product like ExciteR for a quicker knockdown.
Bifen IT will kill any gnats that come into contact with a treated area. You may want to look over our article on Getting Rid of Gnats for more information.
Bifen IT will not affect your trenching treatment done with Termidor SC. Bifen I/T is considered a repellent. When treating for ants, you can spray the lawn, trees and shrubs, along with 3 foot up the side of your home, 3 feet out into the soil all the way around the perimeter foundation of your home, around doors and windows and around the eaves and soffits of your home monthly.
Yes, Bifen IT is an excellent option for boxelder bugs. Be sure to spray around the perimeter of the home, around windows, doors, etc. where the bugs could get indoors. You should treat once a month until the first frost. This product can also be used indoors around the perimeter of your home. The mixing ratio is 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
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
Yes, Bifen IT is labeled for flies. For more information on fly control, please take a few moments to review our treatment article for further pro tips on control of this pest. Please let us know if you need anything else.
If your vegetables were sprayed Bifen IT, we do recommend to discard them. You should not consume anyting that treated area for one full growing season.
Bifen IT is safe for plants if used as directed.
Bifen IT can be sprayed 3 feet up the side of the house, and 3 feet into the soil all the way around the perimteter foundation of the home. When treating for fleas, you will need to apply under decks, under trees, in places where leaves or other yard debris accumulates or areas where dense shrubbery exists. There is little need to spray open, sunny areas, dry and dusty areas or hard surfaces such as patios or driveways as fleas will not be able to develop in those areas. When treating for noseeums, you want to focus on treating those same areas, along with the understands of tree canopies, interior of shrubs and bushes, and damp areas in your lawn.
Bifen IT will not kill flowers if used as directed.
