How many applications it will take to completely eliminate clovers mites will depend on the level of infestation. Bifen IT can be applied outdoors every 30 days for clover mites and other listed insects when used as the highest rate, or every 7 days at the lower rate. You may also take a few moments to read over our article on clover mite control to learn how to implement a successful control program that includes non chemical steps.
Yes, Bifen IT is toxic to fish & other aquatic life. It will also kill bees that come in contact with treated areas
Yes, you can use Bifen IT in your mounted tank sprayer. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions on your target application.
No, Bifen IT is not labeled for use on fabrics or upholstery.
Bifen IT will not kill trees only listed insects. It is known to be very gentle on trees, shrubs, and other vegetation.
Bifen IT will kill any gnats that come into contact with a treated area at a rate of 1 oz per gallon of water to treat 1,000 sq. ft. You may want to look over our article on Getting Rid of Gnats for more information.
Yes, you can spray Bifen IT from a Stihl SR 200 backpack sprayer.
Bifen IT is mixed at 1 oz per gallon of water per 1000 sq ft. This really needs to be applied every 30-90 days.
Bifen IT is considered a repellent because insects can detect it. This does not mean they are truly repelled from the area they can just choose to avoid it as they know something is there. They must contact the treated area to be effected by the product though.
Bifen IT cannot be applied near any fruit that will be consumed. While you do not need to pull the plants, you just won't be able to consume the fruit for up to a year.
Yes, Bifen IT is labeled for tick control.
Yes, ProCare Bifen 7.9 Insecticide & Bifen IT are essentially the same product. They are just made by different companies & come in different sizes. Pets should be kept off the lawn while wet & they may return once the product has dried
Bifen IT can be used indoors as well you will just apply it to baseboards, window frames, and door frames. I typically recommend just applying outdoors as a barrier but they will cross it and get in the home but they will eventually die. If you do apply indoors, you can apply indoors and out on the same day.
Bifen IT is not designed to be used along the perimeter of lakes since it is harmful to aquatic life so would not be used around docks. We recommend keeping Bifen IT treatments at least 25 feet from bodies of water to avoid runoff into the lake. You could use the all natural EcoVia instead which many folks use to treat their docks for mosquitoes spiders, and other insects that is safe around water.
Bifen IT is not labeled for use across interior surfaces as a broadcast per the product label. Any carpets that have been treated should be shampooed/steam cleaned thoroughly to remove the product, hard floor surfaces can be mopped or steam cleaned to remove. Bifen should only be applied along baseboards and in cracks and crevices when used inside.
No, Bifen I/T is not labeled to be used in an electrostatic fogger.
Bifen IT is not labeled for use on playsets but you can treat the ground around that area. You can remove the product with soap and water.
Bifen IT is labeled to be sprayed on ornamental plants. We would recommend applying early morning or late evening to ensure you do not damage your plants due to the heat. At this time, we do not ship to Canada.
Bifen IT cannot be applied via a ULV Fogger. It can only be applied via a sprayer or mister. Generally, products that can be fogged do not leave a residual. We cannot say for certain what effects fogging the product may have caused, but we would recommend spraying your next application. It is also possible that they are coming from the neighbor's yard. Insects need to come in contact with areas sprayed with Bifen in order to be affected
