Bifen IT cannot be used in edible vegetation. Leaf footed insects are better controlled during nymph stages, using a product like Pyganic 1.4 EC. Be sure to remove any debris piles from the orchard.
Bifen IT is NOT labeled to be used on any kind of pet bedding or play toys. Bifen IT is safe for people and pets to be around after the treated area has dried. You would want to keep the pets out of the treated area for at least an hour. We recommend Sterifab, an insecticide that kills insects on contact and is safe for pets once it dries
Bifen IT is labeled to be used to treat for bee control as we highly advise looking at our Getting Rid of Bees Guide that will provide further information on how to do a proper treatment.
Bifen I/T is labeled to kill weevils of several different forms and has shown to be successful through the studies of many universities on rhododendren. You would need to spray the entire plant down to try and not only kill the weevils but also to hopefully repel them from coming in the first place. Good plant health is a key factor in eliminating and preventing weevils of all kinds. Bifen should work to kill some currently and the most in the spring. Just use heavy water volumes to push it through the soil and retreat as necessary for new activity. If for any reason you dont see the full control with the bifenthrin you can always try something like Acephate 97 as a systemic and use the Talstar as a foliar spray and as a general insecticide spray around your home to help keep down any other unwanted pests.
It is not necessary to wear protective clothing, however, you can when using Bifen IT. It is recommended that you keep your pets and children out of the area until the product has dried completely. It is safe to return to the area once the product has dried completely. Please check the SDS for any additional information regarding carcinogenic.
Per the product label, you are to "Take off contaminated clothing, rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes, and if needed be contact a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice."
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.
