Bifen IT is labeled for Indian Meal Moths, however, we do not have a product that is labeled to be sprayed in the actual fireplace. You may spray outside edges and surfaces of the fireplace but not inside or in the chimney/flute areas.
Moths are attracted to light sources, including fireplaces therefore it’s a common access point for them to enter the home. An easy way to eliminate Indian Meal Moths in a fireplace would be to simply light a standard to good size fire and let it the fire burn for atleast 20-30 minutes. Heat temps between 120-140 °F is hot enough to kill Indian meal moths.We would recommend reviewing the Indian Meal Moth Treatment Guide for alternative product recommendations and more helpful tips.
Bifen IT should not be applied to any edible vegetation. You should not apply this product on a windy day or where wind drift may be a possibility if fruit trees or vegetables are nearby. Any treated vegetables or fruit should be discarded. You should not consume anything in the area treated for one full growing season.
Yes, Bifen IT can be used for fire ant control as directed on the label. Please take a look at (Method 2: Fire Ant Mound Drench) on our guide on How to Get Rid of Fire Ants for more information on treating this pest.
Bifen IT is labeled to be used in poultry houses and chicken pens so it should not harm your chickens even if they eat the grass or bugs. The small amount of active ingredient is only enough to kill a small insect. You must make sure your chickens are out of the area while you apply Bifen and then they can return to the area as soon as it is dry. Keep in mind that this product cannot be broadcasted where chickens wil graze.
Yes, Bifen IT is labeled to control stinkbugs. The rate is 1 oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft monthly to listed exterior areas and quarterly to interior crevices. Please refer to the product label for full application instructions. For more information on treating stinkbugs, check out our article here.
Per the product label, the soil around a well can be treated with Bifen IT as long as you are following the instructions. It is recommended to keep applications at least 10 ft away from the well. Please be sure to review the product label for more information before use. Pages 11-12 give specific instructions for treating around wells.
Bifen IT cannot be used in pastures where animals graze. If there are no grazing animals, let us know what you are treating for, for specific rates.
Bifen IT is labeled to treat for bed bugs and should only be applied as a crack and crevice application. Since there is not one product alone to treat bed bugs in all the required areas, we recommend one of our Bed Bug Control Kits. Please take a look at our How To Treat for Bed Bug Control Page for step by step instructions.
Bifen IT is only labeled for bed bugs inside of livestock housing. We would recommend using Temprid SC instead. It has two active ingredients in it that work together to combat bed bugs. Be sure to do treatments every 10-14 days until you do not see activity for 30 days.
Please check out our Bed Bug Guide for tips on how to treat and prevent bed bugs.
While Bifen IT is labeled to treat bed bugs, it is not recommend as the sole protection from them. We recommend our Bed Bug Kits, which contain a great combination of products to use together to eradicate bed bug infestations. Please take a few moments to review our Bed Bug Treatment Guide for more tips and information on how to eliminate this troublesome pest.
The best control will be achieved by using broadcast treatments in combination with mound drenches when using Bifen IT. This will control present colonies along with foraging workers and newly mated fly-in queens. It is critical either to use high volume treatments or to irrigate prior to application if the soil is dry. Apply 1 fl. oz. per 1,000 square feet when using broadcast treatments. For mound drenches, dilute 1 teaspoon of Bifen I/T per gallon of water and use 1 to 2 gallons of finished dilution using sufficient force to penetrate the top and allow dilution to flood ant channels. Treat a four foot diameter around each ant mound. Application should be made in late evening or early morning when it is cooler (65
Bifen IT is not labeled for treating grubs. We do carry several products that are labeled for grubs including Adonis 2F, Merit Granules, Milky Spore and Dylox. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Grubs for a successful eradication program.
Yes, Bifen IT is safe for Hibiscus bushes and it's labeled to kill ants, we would just recommend to avoid spraying the blooms.
If you have already sprayed bifenthrin, then we would advise waiting at least 30 days to apply a non-repellent such as Taurus or Termidor Foam. The Bifen will have a faster kill than the non-repellents, so it does not offer the same transfer effect and would over-power either of these insecticides if applied in the same area. In the future, it is best to spot treat active infestations with non-repellents whenever possible.
Bifen I/T can be used around cattle except in areas where they will be grazing. All animals need to be kept out of the area during application and until everything is fully dry. Once the area is dry, the animals can safely return.
Bifen IT is labeled for "weevils" in general and the active ingredient, bifenthrin, is known to be effective for pine weevils. We also suggest that you contact your local cooperative extension office for tips on the best time to treat in your specific area
Bifen IT can be mixed with an insect growth regulator such as Nyguard IGR to break the flea cycle. Nyguard IGR will prevent the young from maturing into reproducing adults, thereby keeping the colony from getting larger while the Bifen works to eliminate. Bifen should be applied every 2 weeks outside for flea treatment and Nyguard once a month.
Bifen IT is not labeled for lice and there is no need to treat outside for lice as they do not live long off of their host. We do carry products that can be used for lice control. Please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Head Lice for more information.
