Yes, Bifen IT is labeled to treat for wasps, but it is not an instant knockdown. Bifen IT will kill wasps that it comes in contact with it. Retreat after 21 days if signs of renewed activity exist. You may want to consider our Wasp and Hornet Kit which contains the residual insecticide Cyzmic CS, plus Wasp-X to kill insects very quickly when you locate nests.
There is not a time restriction on how soon you can reseed after applying Bifen IT. You may apply at same time or in separate applications.
Yes, Bifen IT can be used with a hose-end sprayer.
An adjustable tip on your sprayer would be preferred when applying Bifen IT to interior cracks and crevices.
Bifen IT would not be recommended for fleas inside and cannot be used on carpets. It is only for cracks and crevices when used inside. We would recommend our Indoor Flea Kit.
There is a great video on how to use the kit here.
Yes, Spray Indicators can be mixed with Bifen IT to mark where you have applied.
For most pests, you will use 1 oz. of Bifen IT per gallon of water, so you would need 4 oz. for your 4 gallon sprayer. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
Bifen IT should NOT be applied to beds, pillows or linens. It can be applied in cracks and crevices only indoors.
Bifen IT is safe to use around livestock premises as long as the animals are NOT grazing in the treated areas. After the application, you need to wait until the area is completely dry before letting the animals back onto the treated areas.
Bifen IT is labeled to treat for bed bugs and should be applied only as a crack and crevice application. Since there is not one product alone to treat bed bugs in all the required areas, we recommend one of our Bed Bug Control Kits. Please take a look at our How To Treat for Bed Bugs page for step by step instructions.
Bifen IT is labeled for spider mites, which includes Banks grass mites, and is safe for use in your Bluegrass turf.
Bifen IT is great product for perimeter control. The label recommends using it at a rate of 0.5 oz per gallon of water and it can be reapplied every 30 days. If you’ve been using it for a long time and no longer getting results, you can rotate to a different product, like Demand CS. If you are seeing activity indoors, you can spray on baseboards, cracks and crevices. You may also want to apply a dust into the wall voids like Delta Dust. We would recommend reading over our Getting Rid of Earwigs article for further tips and information.
Yes, Bifen IT is an excellent option for boxelder bugs. Be sure to spray around the perimeter of the home, around windows, doors, etc. where the bugs could get indoors. You should treat once a month until the first frost. This product can also be used indoors around the perimeter of your home. The mixing ratio is 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
Yes, Bifen IT acts as a repellent, killing only those insects that come into contact with the treated area.
Yes, Bifen IT is safe for applying to trees and lawns as directed on the product label.
The mix rate for Bifen IT is 1 ounce per gallon of water. There is some great information on the best time to treat for the Maple Tip Borer with Bifenthrin insecticides in this article by the Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Office.
Bifen IT can have a repellency on “sensitive” insects like ants. It not classified as a true repellent, however.
No, Bifen IT is not labeled to be applied through any kind of irrigation system.
Bifen IT can be mixed at 0.5 – 1 oz. per gallon of water when treating whiteflies.
