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.
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 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
Bifen IT cannot be used in pastures where animals graze. If there are no grazing animals, let us know what you are treating for, for specific rates.
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 mixed at 1oz per gallon of water. Each gallon of finished solution will cover about 1k sq ft.
Bifen IT will kill any gnats that come into contact with a treated area. You may want to look over our article on Getting Rid of Gnats for more information.
For the best application of Bifen IT to your lawn, you want to first mow the grass a couple days ahead of application.
For most applications, you can use 1 oz of Bifen It per gallon of water. For more specific usage instructions, please refer to the Bifen IT product label. The solution can be applied around the perimeter of the home including where the step meets the ground. This can be done using a one-gallon hand pump sprayer.
The product label for Bifen IT states "Do Not reuse or refill this container. Clean the container promptly after emptying it. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container
The Bifen IT would be a great option for the control of mosquitoes, gnats, ticks, and hundreds of other insects around the home. We highly recommend if you want the most control out of this pest-populated area, mix Pivot IGR with your first spray of Bifen IT. The Pivot is birth control for the bugs in the area and will make a huge dent in knocking back the activity. By stopping the insects reproduction, you get a much better grip on the problem than just killing the ones that land on a surface treated with an insecticide. You will typically mix 1 ounce of Bifen IT and 4-8 ml of Pivot IGR per gallon of water. Focus on the areas that are most dense in foliage and tend to stay the most moist and shaded. Spray the undersides of leaves of bushes and trees as these are prime breeding areas for mosquitoes, ticks, and other pests. The Bifen will last roughly 30 days outdoors and the Pivot should last up to 5 months. If you feel the Pivot is needed again before the 5 month period you are welcome to spray it again with the Bifen. Both products are completely safe for pets and humans when used according to the label and when kept out of the area until the products have dried.
Archer IGR can be mixed with Bifen IT to give you the results you are looking for. You would mix 1oz of each product per gallon.
Bifen IT does not kill eggs. Most insecticides will not kill insect eggs because the outer shells of the insect eggs protect them from the insecticides.
