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  • Asked by Todd from Grove City, Ohio
    11/17/2013
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    How long will Bifen IT store after mixed ?
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    Bifen IT should be used up within 24 hours of diluting it with water. The longer an insecticide stands in a diluted state the less effective it becomes.  You should never store product in your sprayer as it will weaken the gaskets and other pieces within the sprayer shortening the life of the sprayer.
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  • Asked by Amanda from Lufkin, Texas
    07/26/2013
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    Can Bifen IT be used on animals as a flea and tick dip?
    We have several outdoor animals (dogs and cats). And I am wondering if I can use Bifen IT as a dip to get rid of the fleas and ticks and keep them away.
    A
    Bifen IT is not labeled for use on animals in any way.  For dogs we would recommend the Permethrin SFR for a flea and tick dip.  You can use it diluted with water as a dip, or a general rub down on their fur for control. Please see the bottom of page 16 of the Product Label for exact mixing rates and how to apply properly to your pet.  For cats, we recommend using something like Petcor Flea spray that can be applied to a towel and then rubbed onto the cat. Petcor will treat flea eggs and flea adults and ticks
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  • Asked by Matt
    07/15/2013
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    How often can i apply the Bifen I/T? I applied 5 days ago with little results.
    I have eco exempt left over from last year can i apply this now that i applied bifen about 5 days ago?
    A
    You did not state what insect you are treating for so it is hard to give you a proper treatment method. The Bifen I/T is a great general insecticide for indoor and outdoor use. However, like most professional grade insecticide concentrates, it is NOT a contact kill. It is a residual, which is normally what a home owner is looking for to control pest around home. The insects in your area did not get there overnight, or in 5 days, so you can't expect to see the entire population gone in that time frame. Depending on the insect you are trying to eradicate, where the source of them is, and how well established the colony is in your yard, will all depend on how long it will take for you to see the Bifens potency taking affect. You reapply Bifen every 30 days outdoors and 90 indoors. Please let us know if we can answer any more questions you may have and feel free to offer more info so that we may better direct to the best treatment method.
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  • Asked by Dillon
    07/05/2015
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    Is Bifen IT safe on carpet?
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    Bifen IT should not harm carpets, but it also is not labeled for broadcast application to carpets and should only be used a crack and crevice treatment.
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  • Asked by Rich from Terre Haute, In.
    05/01/2019
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    Is Bifen IT good for termite control?
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    Bifen IT is labeled to treat for termites and lasts for about 5 years in the ground and works as a repellent, killing only those insects that come into contact with the treated area. If you are dealing with subterranean termites, you want to use a product that has a "transfer-kill" effect. Termidor SC or Taurus SC are great products to use to treat termites and prevent them. Termidor Foam can be used for active infestations only. All of the products are non-repellents and transfer back to the colony. Please see our Termite Control Page. 

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  • Asked by Kirby from Louisiana
    04/30/2018
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    What product can I use to kill spiders, ants roaches, etc. under a mobile home?
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    We would recommend Bifen IT as a great general insecticide. It is labeled for spiders, roaches, and over 75 other pests. It can be used indoors and outdoors. The residual is up to 90 days indoors and 30 days outdoors. Bifen IT can also be broadcast across your lawn, sprayed on trees, shrubs, flowers, etc with a hand pump sprayer. It cannot be sprayed on any type of edibles. You will mix 1 fl. oz. of Bifen IT per gallon of water. 

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  • Asked by Michael
    04/26/2018
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    My Bifen IT was exposed to freezing temps. Will that alter its effectiveness?
    Forgot to take the container out of my shed over the winter.
    A

    It is not recommended to leave any type of chemical in areas where they could freeze or over heat because of the potential for the chemical to break down. According to the manufacturer, as long as the Bifen IT was only exposed to sub freezing temperatures for a short period of time and the product looks exactly the same as before it was exposed, it should be fine. 

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  • Asked by Drew from Boise
    07/18/2018
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    How long does it take for Bifen IT to kill springtails?
    So I've treated the perimeter and several 'hot spots' with the IT. I can spray directly over an area with 10s/100s of active springtails, come back 5 mins later, and they're still crawling all over the place. Is that normal. I'm at my wits end with these things. Have also applied the L/T granule and seeing little improvement.
    A

    Bifen IT is labeled for springtails and should work well to help you get rid of them.  It does not kill on contact.  The amount of time it takes for a springtail to die after coming into contact with a treated area will depend on a number of factors such as how healthy the springtail is, what stage of life it is in, and how long it spends in contact with a treated surface.  It could take anywhere from a couple of hours up to a full day. Also, keep in mind that if you are not treating the main nest, and only the satellite colony, you are only be temporarily fixing your problem. More will appear as they continue to migrate.  Springtails are attracted to areas that are high in moisture so if there is a moisture issue this will need to be identified and addressed as well. Until the moisture is gone or the main nest is found and eliminated, you will have an ongoing battle with this pest.  You may want to look over our Springtails Treatment Guide for more tips and information. 

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  • Asked by Dean from Flagstaff, Az
    06/26/2013
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    Will Bifen i/t work for carpet beetles
    A
    Yes, Bifen It will treat carpet beetles. Please also see our article "Carpet Beetle Pest Control" this article helps with tips on carpet beetle treatment and prevention.
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  • Asked by Jose
    03/16/2011
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    Does Bifen XTS kill carpenter ants?
    Ants are around the house and going into the attic.
    A

    Bifen XTS is labeled for carpenter ants. Bifen XTS will eliminate carpenter ants that come into contact with treated surfaces. Termidor SC is the more popular choice for carpenter ant control because it is non-repellent, has a delayed reaction kill and has a transfer effect. This means that the ants cannot detect that an area has been sprayed and cannot avoid the treated area, as they walk over the area they pick small particles of Termidor SC up on their body and inadvertently carry back to the colony spreading it to other ants.

    Carpenter Ant Control

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  • Asked by Kim from Mount Dora, Fl
    05/02/2016
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    Does Bifen IT kill the eastern lubber grasshopper?
    The above mentioned grasshopper eat my entire yard. This grasshopper is coming out in huge numbers
    A

    Yes, Bifen IT is labeled for grasshoppers. The mixing ratio is 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water.

    A better option would be to use Bifen Granules in your lawn. This will last 2-3 months in the lawn around your home. This will be watered in to activate the product.

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  • Asked by Philip
    06/06/2011
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    How many years will Bifen IT be effective in killing termites when used in a trenching treatment?
    I have dug the trenches around the home and soaked the ground with a 1 oz per gallon of solution.
    A
    Bifen IT can last for 5 years when used according to the product label in a termite trenching treatment.
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  • Asked by John from Louisville ,illinois
    09/11/2014
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    I'm looking for the best spray to use indoors and outdoors.
    I want the best all around product that will help me rid myself of all common bugs in and around my house without any residue left on the carpet. Currently, I'm on a quarterly program but just would like to be able to do it myself to my expectations without relying on someone else to do it when they schedule. This product needs to be pet safe also, could you advise me on which one to use? Thanks for your help
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    We would recommend using Bifen IT. It is a wonderful general pesticide that can be used indoors and outdoors. It dries clear as well. Indoors, you will spray along the baseboards and cracks and crevices. Outdoors, Bifen IT can be broadcast across the lawn, sprayed on trees (non edibles), flowers, shrubs, etc. This product is not labeled to be used on any type of edibles. You will mix 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water. Bifen IT has a residual of up to 90 days indoors and 30 days outdoors. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Kenneth from Bailey, Nc
    09/23/2016
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    Will Bifen IT diminish the gnat population on my property?
    I live in Nash county NC. We have a very bad problem with gnats. How do I stop them ? I have 1 acre land mostly trees.
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    There are a few ways to keep the number of gnats down. You can invest in a misting system that periodically sprays a pyrethrin insecticide in your yard. This system is a lot like a sprinkler system. We do not carry the actual mister system but we do carry the insecticide that is used in it called Riptide. If you want to get something you can just spray you can try Talstar P. Gnats that land on the treated areas will be eliminated. Talstar P will not repel the gnats from the area nor will it kill the gnats that do not land on the treated areas.

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  • Asked by Alan from Durham, Nc
    09/25/2014
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    Can I recharge Bifen IT?
    Instead of dumping the surplus mixed Bifen IT somewhere, with whatever toxicicity concerns that entails, can I just keep the mix in the jug and re-dose the old mix a month or two later with a new shot of Bifen?
    A

    No, once Bifen IT has been mixed with water it either needs to be used or discarded within 24 hours of mixing with water. Do not let Bifen IT sit in the sprayer for longer than 24 hours as the dilution starts to separate and will clog the lines of your sprayer.

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  • Asked by Callen from Wilmington
    10/07/2014
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    Can Bifen IT kills my pine trees? If I spray it directly on the tree?
    I have pine beetles and I was told to spray Bifen IT on my dead tree that has the beetles and on the two surrounding the infected tree in order to make sure they didn't get the beetles as well.
    A
    Bifen IT will not kill trees only listed insects. If you have any severely damaged or dead trees, they should be removed to help prevent the beetles from infesting healthy trees in the surrounding area.
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  • Asked by Carey from Franklinton
    10/08/2018
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    Where is the expiration date located on the Bifen IT bottle?
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    There is not an expiration date printed on the Bifen IT bottle.  This product will last for 3-5 years from the date of purchase if kept sealed and stored at room temperature. 

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  • Asked by Edward from Orlando, Fl
    12/13/2017
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    Should you shake the Bifen IT concentrate before dispensing into sprayer?
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    Shaking the Bifen IT prior to mixing is not necessary unless the product has sat for a long period of time and you can see some separation or settling of the ingredients. If so, you can shake it until it goes back into emulsion and then use it. 

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  • Asked by E from Atlanta, Ga
    09/04/2019
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    How should Bifen IT be applied to houseplants to treat for fungus gnats?
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    Bifen IT is safe on house plants on the foliage.  For fungus gnats you would be using as a soil drench to treat.  The other option is to allow the soil to dry out completely as this will kill any larvae in the soil.

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  • Asked by Doris from Nc
    11/28/2018
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    Will Bifen IT kill silverfish?
    How often should it be applied?
    A

    Yes, Bifen IT is labeled for silverfish and will do a great job helping to eliminate them. Be sure to spray in all of the cracks and crevices where silverfish are known to harbor for best results. You will mix 1 oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. and it can be applied every 30 days on the outside of the structure and every 90 days to the indoor cracks and crevices. Keep in mind that these pests frequent humid areas such as bathrooms and stored paper goods like files and wallpaper, so non-chemical steps to correct those conditions will help eliminate this pest.

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