Yes, Bifen IT can kill large roaches such as German cockroaches. You would dilute at the highest application rate, 1 oz. of Bifen IT per gallon of water. Please take a few moments to review our Roach Prevention Guide for more tips on how to prevent roach infestations.
Bifen IT has a shelf life of 3-5 years if kept in a cool dry area. If you notice separation, that is normal and you can shake it up and it still be effective.
Yes, Bifen IT is labeled for bed bugs & leaves a residual that will continue killing. However, it is not the top product that we recommend, we generally recommend using Temprid FX Insecticide. While they both have residuals, they take the Temprid back with them once they are in contact with it. You may also consider using one of our bed bug kits.
https://www.domyown.com/how-to-get-rid-of-bed-bugs-a-449.html
https://www.domyown.com/bed-bug-kits-c-39_97.html
Yes you can use Bifen IT in your boom sprayer. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions on your target application.
Bifen I/T is used in poultry housing and facilities as long as the chickens are removed from the area while you treat them. You should still be able to use it in their grazing areas with no issue since they are not actually feeding on the grass/potential seeds placed out but on the insects in that area after everything has dried. If you have any concerns with the Bifen I/T usage, another option that is safe to use in grazing areas is Essentria All Purpose. You still have to remove the chickens during the application but once dry is safe to return just like the Bifen IT. Neither product should have any effect on their eggs at all as long as you are following usage instructions.
It is recommended that once you mix Bifen IT with water you should use it up within 24 hours.
Bifen IT is mixed at 1oz per gallon of water. Each gallon of finished solution will cover about 1k sq ft.
We have not heard any feedback on Bifen IT becoming gel-like when mixed as directed on the label. Make sure you are shaking the concentrate well before tank mixing, and agitate thoroughly before and during applications to ensure that the mixture has gone into solution. You can also contact the manufacturer Control Solutions for additional support by visiting their website's contact page here.
Bifen IT is safe for humans & pets once dry, just keep them out of the area while applying. Below is the SDS that gives more information of the toxicity of this product.
https://www.domyown.com/msds/Bifen_IT_SDS.pdf
Both products are great, however, if you want to use an "all in one" product, OneGuard will be the better option as this product is a multi-mode of action concentrate that provides long-lasting control of mosquitoes and other flying and crawling insect pests. It contains a powerful combination of knockdown agent, killing agent, synergist, and NyGuard Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) in a single product. It features controlled-release technology to ensure effective knockdown, kill, and control of insects. It has a dual mode of action to help increase efficiency, plus it reduces mosquito populations by preventing them from reproducing. It is designed to kill mosquitoes such as Aedes, Anopheles and Culex that may transmit West Nile virus, Zika virus and Chikungunya virus. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions. Also, please take a moment to review our Mosquito Control Guide here.
Bifen IT is labeled for flies and can be applied at 1 oz. per gallon of water per 1,000 sq. ft. as directed. However, because flies in general can be more challenging to control with spraying alone, we suggest you refer to our helpful Fly Treatment & Control Guide for treatment recommendations and for links to related products.
Yes, Bifen IT is labeled to kill grasshoppers.
No, Bifen I/T cannot be used in a thermal fogger or any type of fogger. It must be applied with tank sprayer-type equipment such as handheld, backpack, or large-volume tank equipment. If you'd like to provide our staff with what pest you are treating for and where we would be happy to make alternative recommendations to you.
