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  • Asked by Jerry
    07/16/2011
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    Is Bifen IT recommended for springtails? If not, which product is best for this pest?
    Spring tails mostly appear around baseboards. Home is on a slab. Would Delta dust be more effective?
    A
    Spring tails can be tough to eliminate because they reproduce very quickly. In almost every case where people have spring tails they also have a moisture problem such as a leaking or sweating pipe, poor ventilation in their crawl space, lots of wet mulch right up next to their house, etc. You must locate and correct the moisture problem to get rid of the spring tails, insecticides alone will not do the job. We do carry Bifen L/P granules and Bifen IT liquid, both of which can help you to reduce the numbers of springtails.
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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by D
    07/19/2011
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    Can Bifen IT be used to control an infestation of small grasshoppers in fescue grass?
    A
    Absolutely. Bifen IT can be used on just about any type of grass as long as the grass will not be used as animal feed later.
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    2 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Katie
    07/25/2011
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    Should I use an IGR with Bifen IT to control roaches?
    Should I add an insect growth regulator(IGR) to Bifen IT to keep roaches and other pests out of my home?
    A
    We always recommend using an IGR such as Nyguard or Gentrol to help break the roach infestation cycle. We also recommend using a roach bait gel such as Advion Roach Bait Gel to help get rid of those roaches that harbor in areas where you cannot spray (cabinets, drawers, counters, around sinks).
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    5 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tim
    07/27/2011
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    How much Bifen IT & how to apply to carpenter ant nest in the yard.
    The book says to dilute 0.5 to 1 oz to a gallon of water & apply at a rate of 10 gal per 1000 sq ft. So can I make 1 gallon & apply in a 10 ft by 10 ft area around the carpenter ant nest?
    A
    You can definitely mix Bifen IT in smaller quantities to fit your needs as long as you are following the general guidelines described on the product label. Be sure to thoroughly saturate the carpenter ant gallery for best results.
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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Thomas
    08/03/2011
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    What is the best way to dispose of Bifen IT safely?
    A
    According to the Bifen IT product MSDS, the concentrated product disposal methods will vary from one region to another. The Bifen IT manufacturer recommends that you contact your local authorities to inquire about proper disposal methods in your community. Once the Bifen IT is diluted and you find you have too much extra diluted solution, you can simply pour out the extra solution right up against the foundation of your home.
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    11 of 12 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Thomas
    08/03/2011
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    Can I mix Bifin I/T and Precor IGR concentrate 1 oz. together?
    I know that the Precor 1 oz. concentrate makes 1 gallon but how should I go about mixing the 2 together in a gallon container?
    A
    Yes, you can mix the Bifen IT with the Precor IGR. Simply add one ounce of each product to one gallon of water and you will be ready to spray.
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    6 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by John from Greenville, Sc
    08/11/2011
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    What is the shelf life of Bifen IT when unmixed?
    A
    Bifen IT should be used within 3 years of the date of purchase. It is important to store insecticides out of direct sunlight and out of extreme temperatures.
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    12 of 12 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Nicholle from Muskegon,mi
    08/12/2011
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    Is Bifen harmless if my pet chews/eats grass after it dries
    My dog tends to chew on grass occasionally and ingest it. If it is dry and my dog does this will Bifen be harmful to her?
    A
    Bifen IT should not cause any problems for your pets even if they chew on the grass where the product has been applied.
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    170 of 179 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ivan from Cutler Bay, Fl
    08/20/2011
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    Can Gentrol IGR and Bifen IT be mixed together?
    A
    Absolutely.  Gentrol IGR can be mixed with any insecticide concentrate and be applied at the same time, including Bifen IT.  However, when mixed with an insecticide concentrate like Bifen IT you are limited on where you can apply the Gentrol IGR since you can only spray in areas where the Bifen IT is permitted to be applied according the label instructions.
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    8 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Helen from Pearland, Texas
    08/24/2011
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    Will Bifen IT effect toads and lizards?
    We bought Bifen IT to control Rasberry ants in our yard and around the foundation of the house. What affect will it have on toad frogs and lizards that live in our flower beds?
    A
    Other than eliminating the food source of the toads and lizards, Bifen IT when mixed correctly is only strong enough to kill small insects and will have no effect on lizards or anything of that size or larger.
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    133 of 147 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mike from Houston ,tx
    08/29/2011
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    Is Bifen safe to use around asthma patients?
    I have family members that have asthma , will Bifen IT affect them after it dries ?
    A
    Since different people can have varying reactions to the same chemical there is no way for us to be able to say for sure that any one person will not have a reaction to a specific insecticide. We can say that we have never had a report of any type of reaction to the Bifen IT when used as directed on the product label. Be sure the person with asthma is out of the area while the product is being applied and they can come back when the area is completely dry. You may also want to contact the asthmatic persons physician prior to the application just to be sure there will be no issues.
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    2 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mike from Orlando,fl
    10/02/2011
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    I just put down a new lawn, which came with bugs. Is Bifen IT safe to apply to lawns?
    A
    Absolutely.  Bifen IT is not only great for indoors and outside your home, but it is labeled for lawn and ornamental plants as well.  It is a very popular product to be applied to shrubs, bushes, and trees to get rid of mosquitoes, and is great for applying to lawns for chinch bugs and other pests.  The main place you should not apply it is to anything edible, like a garden.
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    7 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Yuri from Columbia, Sc
    10/22/2011
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    I have a small pond inside my house. Is it ok to apply this product inside my house?
    I have a small fish pond inside my house. I know this product shouldn't be applied very near to it, but I'm wondering it if I applied it inside my house, on areas not directly adjacent to the pond, and somehow a contaminated bug ended up inside the pond while it's dying, is this product so highly toxic to fish that this would be dangerous for them?
    A
    You can apply Bifen IT indoors so long as you make sure none of the spray winds up in the pond. The very small amount an insect may have on its body should have no effect at all on anything in the pond. If contaminating the pond is still a concern for you there is a product called Essentria IC3 that can be used around water without worry of hurting any of the aquatic animals you may have. Essentria IC3 is a broad-spectrum natural insecticide that works just as well as the synthetic insecticides but without the aquatic toxicity issue.
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    2 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Sweeney from Carlsbad, Ca
    11/29/2011
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    I am looking for a product to kill weevils on orchids. Would Bifen IT be effective and safe for my orchids?
    A
    Bifen IT is labeled for Orchid Weevils and should do a great job for you. It is always recommended that you spray only one plant to test for any sensitivity/damage before you do a complete treatment on all of the orchids. We also recommend that you speak to an expert that deals with orchids to learn more about treating weevils on orchids as orchids can be very sensitive.
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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tim from Sacramento, California
    12/19/2011
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    Should I use ant bait (both gel and granular) before applying Bifen IT to get rid of sweet ants?
    A
    We recommend using the bait products first and then following up with the Bifen IT. If you spray the Bifen IT in the same place as you use the baits you will make the baits less appealing to the ants and you risk the bait not getting back to the colony because the ants could die too quickly.
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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by June from Aruba
    01/10/2012
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    Is it wise to use Bifen IT along with Actellic?
    A
    We are unfamiliar with Actellic. We recommend that you contact the manufacturer directly to seek advice on whether or not you should supplement their product with a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide such as Bifen IT.
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  • Asked by Sandra from The Villages, Florida
    01/12/2012
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    Can Bifin IT turn shrubs black after being sprayed?
    I have two crepe myrtle trees and shrubs.They were sprayed on Tuesday and two days later they appear to have a black coating on them. What happened to the tree and shrubs?
    A
    The ingredients in the Bifen IT are known to be very gentle on trees, shrubs and other vegetation. We have never had a report of Bifen IT causing any type of damage when it is used as directed on the product label. Did you spray the trees yourself or did a company come and spray them? Was anything else added to the spray solution? Were the trees healthy when they were sprayed?
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    0 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tracy,robynn from Collinsville, Ok
    02/23/2012
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    Does Bifen IT work on "blister bug"?
    We had these in our garden last year and sprayed for them once, but didn't go back and do it again for the eggs.
    A
    You didn't mention what type of garden you have. Is it a flower garden or a vegetable garden? If it is a flower garden Bifen IT should work very well to help eliminate the blister beetles. Bifen IT is not labeled for use on edible plants. If it is a vegetable garden you will need to use a product that is labeled for use on edible vegetation such as Sevin or Natural Guard Insecticidal Soap. Be sure you read the product label of the product you choose before purchasing to make sure the plants you need to treat are listed. Product labels are on individual product pages under the picture of the product. You should also note that we didn't find any products that were specifically labeled for blister beetles so we recommended products that eliminate general garden pests. When pests are not specifically listed on product labels it is usually because these pests do not damage enough crops as to be agriculturally significant.
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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Thomas from Bradenton, Fl
    03/02/2012
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    Is there a danger that citrus trees will absorb Bifen IT thru the SOIL if I spray my lawn for chinch bugs?
    I am concerned whether the citrus fruit may be harmful to eat if the surrounding lawn area is treated. I know not to get any over-spray on the trees/fruit but I am not clear as to possible absorption via the soil.
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    Bifen IT does not move through the soil. As long as you keep all spray applications out of the root zone and do not allow spray to drift toward the trees, the trees will not be affected by Bifen IT.
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    1 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Rodney from North Ms
    03/19/2012
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    Will Bifen IT kill Carpenter Bees?
    A
    Bifen IT will help control carpenter bees when it is applied to surfaces where the carpenter bees land. You need to use 1 oz of Bifen IT per gallon of water when treating for carpenter bees.
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    161 of 172 people found this answer helpful.
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