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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, Bifen IT can be used for chiggers.
Bifen IT can be used as long as animals are out of the area during treatment until dry. Please be sure to refer to the product label for complete instructions on application.
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.
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.
A mask is not required to apply Bifen IT if you are applying in a well-venitlated area. If you are applying in a small, confined space with poor ventilation, you can use something like the N95 Valved Respirator Mask.
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.
Yes, Bifen IT can be used for flies. You may want to take a look at our Fly Control Guide for more information on implementing a successful treatment program.
As long as you follow instructions for each product, yes, you can tank mix Bifen IT with a fungicide.
Adding a surfactant to Bifen IT outdoors does help the product adhere and increase effectiveness during the residual period.
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.
Yes, we do have products that are comparable to Diazinon since it has been outlawed due to safety regulations. We would recommend Bifen IT. It is great for indoor and outdoor use. Indoors, you will spray along the baseboards and cracks and crevices. It lasts for 90 days. Outdoors, you can broadcast across your lawn, spray along the perimeter of your home, on flowers and also ornamentals. This lasts for 30 days outside. This product is not labeled to be sprayed on edibles. It is labeled for ticks, mosquitoes and various other pests as well.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
