Bifen IT should not stain anything that water would not stain when applied according to the instructions on the product label.
Bifen IT is labeled for spider mites, which includes Banks grass mites, and is safe for use in your Bluegrass turf.
Bifen IT is labeled for cracks, crevices and wall voids only when used indoors, meaning that you could not spray it over carpeted areas or on furniture where fleas are most likely to harbor and develop. Ultracide would be a great choice for indoor flea control. Ultracide contains both an insecticide to kill the active biting adult fleas and an IGR to help control developing flea eggs, larva and pupa. For most effective control, vacuum before treating and everyday for the next two weeks, be sure to change the bag or empty the reservoir immediately after vacuuming. A second treatment should be applied after 14 days.
Bifen IT is great product for perimeter control. The label recommends using it at a rate of 0.5 oz per gallon of water and it can be reapplied every 30 days. If you’ve been using it for a long time and no longer getting results, you can rotate to a different product, like Demand CS. If you are seeing activity indoors, you can spray on baseboards, cracks and crevices. You may also want to apply a dust into the wall voids like Delta Dust. We would recommend reading over our Getting Rid of Earwigs article for further tips and information.
Bifen IT is still the most cost effective professional grade general insecticide on the market. Mix at 1 oz. per gallon of water.
Bifen IT is available for licensed professionals to apply in New York State. We are not able to ship to homeowners but whether you could legally use it would be something you need to ask of the local department that handles pesticide regulations.
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 is labeled for silverfish and will do a great job helping to eliminate them. Be sure to spray in all of the cracks and crevices where silverfish are known to harbor for best results. You will mix 1 oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. and it can be applied every 30 days on the outside of the structure and every 90 days to the indoor cracks and crevices. Keep in mind that these pests frequent humid areas such as bathrooms and stored paper goods like files and wallpaper, so non-chemical steps to correct those conditions will help eliminate this pest.
Bifen IT is not labeled for use on cannabis. It likely would not harm them, as it is known for being gentle on plants, but it would not be safe to apply to anything that would be consumed in any way.
Yes, Bifen IT acts as a repellent, killing only those insects that come into contact with the treated area.
Yes, Bifen IT is safe for applying to trees and lawns as directed on the product label.
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.
Per the product label, do not apply Bifen IT when wind speed exceeds 10 MPH.
The mix rate for Bifen IT is 1 ounce per gallon of water. There is some great information on the best time to treat for the Maple Tip Borer with Bifenthrin insecticides in this article by the Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Office.
There is no waiting period to apply Bifen IT after aeration or seeding.
Bifen IT can have a repellency on “sensitive” insects like ants. It not classified as a true repellent, however.
No, Bifen IT is not labeled to be applied through any kind of irrigation system.
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.
Bifen IT is labeled to treat for termites and lasts for about 5 years in the ground and works as a repellent, killing only those insects that come into contact with the treated area. If you are dealing with subterranean termites, you want to use a product that has a "transfer-kill" effect. Termidor SC or Taurus SC are great products to use to treat termites and prevent them. Termidor Foam can be used for active infestations only. All of the products are non-repellents and transfer back to the colony. Please see our Termite Control Page.
