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  • Asked by Rhonda from Nashville, Tn
    07/29/2015
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    Is treating with Bifen IT the best way to treat cicadas in an ornamental cherry tree and also the ground around it?
    I want to also kill the larvae that is in the ground.
    A

    Bifen IT will kill Cicada Killers that come into contact with treated areas for a sufficient amount of time to receive a lethal dose. It is labeled for non-edible trees and shrubs. You will need to dilute 1 fl oz of Bifen IT per gallon of water and broadcast spray over the areas where you have noticed activity. Most folks notice only very limited results from broadcast sprays of insecticides for cicada killers because they don't land and walk around for a long enough time before entering their underground burrow. Please read below for the most effective treatment method:

    Cicada Killer wasps thrive in disturbed environments, such as landscaped yards and places where bare soil is exposed. You can discourage the wasps from nesting in your yard by cutting your grass on the highest setting and by adding a thick layer of mulch to flower beds during the Cicada Killer Wasp season. These wasps do not like over saturated lawns either, so over watering during their season will help prevent them. Unfortunately, there is no fool proof way to prevent cicada killer wasps. For prevention, you can try to use a granular insecticide such as Talstar PL  Granules in the couple of weeks before this pest is known to emerge. For current infestations, you would need to use Delta dust in each individual burrow.

    We also like to let our customers know that the Cicada Killer wasps are beneficial insects that provide free pest control for a couple months each year. Cicada killer wasps paralyze and provision their burrows with other insects to feed their young.  The beneficial Cicada killer wasps, while large and intimidating to see, are mostly harmless and there have been very few reports of anyone getting stung by just being near them. In most cases where a sting was reported, the wasps were being held or molested in some way. Cicada Killer Wasp stings are also reported to be almost painless.

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  • Asked by Bobby from Nashville
    05/15/2013
    Q
    Mosquitoes are still terrible right now after using Bifen IT?
    Why would someone still have a lot of mosquitoes even though multiple acres were treated and the proper application techniques and chemical ratio was used
    A
    It sounds like the life cycle needs to be interrupted. You may want to use a larvicide. Larvicides- Mosquito larvae will breed wherever suitable water is available, including bird baths, old automobile tires, rain barrels, ponds, abandoned or unused swimming pools (particularly above ground types), ditches, tree holes, roof gutters, flower pots, animal watering troughs, elevator shafts,. If it is not possible to eliminate a particular source, larvicides may be used to kill mosquito larvae before they are able to develop into breeding adults. Larvicides may take the form of either briquettes or granules that are placed in standing water and release chemical for up to 30 days.
    Briquette Larvicides: BTI Mosquito Briquettes Granule Larvicide: Altosid Pro-G Mosquito Larvicide

    You can also mix in Nyguard Igr which will prevent the  larvae from maturing into reproducing adults. Nyguard IGR can also cause sterility and possible death in adult mosquitos.

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  • Asked by Marc from Collegeville ,pa
    06/18/2015
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    Will Bifen kill deer flies around my yard?
    A
    Yes, Bifen IT will work for deer flies. You will use 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
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  • Asked by Jou from Lumberton, Nc
    11/26/2015
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    Will Bifen IT kill bedbugs?
    A

    Bifen IT is labeled to use for bed bugs (not for residential areas), however we advise following our Bed Bug Guide that provides information on which items to use and where to apply them. Our Bed Bug Kits provide the best and most economical combination of products recommended for treating for bed bugs in your home.

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    9 of 18 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Michael
    04/04/2011
    Q
    Can Bifen IT and Exciter be mixed together?
    Is it safe to mix Bifen IT & Exciter for a little extra punch when sprayer for roaches, wasps, ants, etc ?
    A
    Absolutely. When Exciter and Bifen IT are tank mixed you will have a spray that offers a fast knockdown and a long lasting residual for most insect pests.
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    9 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Bob from Salida, Co
    01/08/2014
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    How many oz of Bifen IT do I add to a one gal hand sprayer for clover mites on outside home area?
    A
    Per the product label for Bifen IT you would mix 1 oz per gallon of water.
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  • Asked by Wendy from Wi
    09/02/2015
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    Can I spray Bifen IT indoors (baseboards, walls, ceiling) and allow to dry before exposing cats?
    A

    Yes, Bifen IT can be applied and dried to areas indoors (that are listed on the product label) prior to the entry of your cats. The surfaces should be dried completely before they return.

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  • Asked by Kevin from Berlin, Md
    09/14/2015
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    Can you mix Bifen IT and Termidor for termites?
    A

    Bifen IT and Termidor should not be mixed for termite control.  Bifenthrin products used to be considered a good form of termite treatment, but bifenthrin acts as a repellent and now a days almost all professional termite companies are using non-repellents, such as Termidor SC.  We have a great article called How To Do A Termite Treatment that explains how to perform a treatment using a non-repellent termiticide.

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    8 of 14 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Rob from Linden, Mi
    06/12/2014
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    I have a pool, what happens when Bifen IT gets wet from being walked on?
    After spraying Bifen IT along the back entrance door (between pool and house), what can happen if I step in it or touch it with wet feet or hands AFTER it drys? Does it come off? Will I transfer it back to my wet hands or wet feet if I touch it? Thanks!
    A
    Once Bifen IT dries, water will not reactivate the product. You just shouldn't walk on it while it is still wet from the application.
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  • Asked by Julius
    07/18/2010
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    Why is Bifen IT so much cheaper than Cy-kick CS? Aren't they both the same thing?
    Which one is best for outdoors?
    A
    No, they are not the same. Bifen It is a generic form of Talstar P and contains the active ingredient bifenthrin. Bifen IT is great for indoor/outdoor general pest control and is very safe to use around pets and people, non irritating to the skin, will not stain, is odorless, and stands up well to rainfall. Talstar P is the product of choice for mosquito control too.  Cy-Kick CS is a micro encapsulated product that contains Cyfluthrin. Cy Kick-CS is known to be super effective for those hard to kill insects such as spiders and scorpions and it will last a bit longer outdoors.
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  • Asked by Susan from Edmore, Michigan
    06/25/2012
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    Can berries sprayed with Bifen IT be eaten?
    A
    Berries that have been sprayed with Bifen IT should not be eaten. Bifen IT is not labeled for use on edible vegetation.
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  • Asked by Joseph from Sandown Nh
    05/29/2012
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    Should I spray Bifen IT into standing water to get rid of mosquito larvae?
    can I put this is standing water and will it dilute and kill mosquito larva? Or can I spray over still water and will it still be effective? or what do you recommend for still water? thanks
    A
    You should not spray Bifen IT into standing water. You should use BTI Mosquito Briquette Dunks to treat standing water. BTI Mosquito Briquettes are a sustained-release larvicide that conveniently floats right on the water surface. These briquettes can be used in virtually any standing water site where mosquito larvae grow. As the briquettes float, BTI (or bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, a natural mosquito-killing biocontrol agent) is slowly released at the water’s surface and gradually settles in the water where it is consumed by mosquito larvae. Bti kills mosquito larvae before they are able to grow into mature, biting adults, eventually controlling the mosquito population. Additionally, the toxin will continue to be released into the water for a period of 30 days or more, providing continuous kill. Each briquette will effectively treat up to 100 square feet of surface water regardless of depth. Bifen can be used to help control adult mosquitoes on your property. Be sure to spray the undersides of leaves on trees as bushes as this is where mosquitoes like to hang out during the heat of the day.
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  • Asked by Gretchen from Newnan, Ga
    08/22/2016
    Q
    Is Bifen IT product safe to apply to pastures where horses graze?
    Army worms are eating our Bermuda grass pastures. When would it be safe to let the horses return to the field to graze after applying the product? How long should they be kept off the field?
    A

    Bifen IT cannot ben used on areas what will be used for grazing by animals. Please contact your local extention office to determine how to best treat the pest you are treating. 

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  • 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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  • Asked by Brandon from Corbin, Ky
    03/15/2014
    Q
    How much Bifen l/ T do i use in a 1 1/2 quart spray bottle
    Does This Kill Bed Bugs
    A
    You would mix approx. .5 fl oz Bifen IT into 1 and 1/2 quart bottle of water. Bifen IT will kill Bed Bugs. We would recommend to use one of our bed bug kits to eradicate bed bugs. Each kit contains the right products to treat all the areas needed to eradicate bed bugs.
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  • Asked by Emmanuel from Florida
    12/15/2016
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    Does Bifen IT kill carpenter ants?
    It says it has 3 months residual effect - is that only for indoors or will it last that long outdoors as well? So after 24 hours, it is rain proof for 3 months (more or less)?
    A

    Yes, Bifen IT is labeled to eliminate carpenter ants. The residual indoors is 90 days and 30 days outdoors. This product can be used as a broadcast across your lawn as well. It is rainproof after 6 hours.

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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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  • Asked by John from Carrollton, Ga
    11/30/2017
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    Will Bifen IT kill slugs?
    Slugs on the decks, crawling up the sliding glass doors. Nasty. Thanks for your help.
    A

    Bifen IT is not labeled to control slugs. Slugs put down a continuous layer of mucus which makes it impossible for dried deposits of insecticide sprays to reach the actual slug. You will need to use a slug bait such as Sluggo Plus or Hi-Yield Improved Slug and Snail Bait to control the slugs.

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  • Asked by Jj
    07/25/2018
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    Dose Bifen IT kill army worms?
    A

    Yes, Bifen IT can be applied to lawns for control of armyworms. You will apply 0.18-0.25 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft. Please refer to the product label for full mixing and application instructions for treating armyworms.

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  • Asked by Barry from Cumberland, Wi
    05/10/2018
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    What kind of effect will a surfactant have with Bifen IT?
    A

    Adding a surfactant to Bifen IT outdoors does help the product adhere and increase effectiveness during the residual period.

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