Bifen IT - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Jim
    09/15/2009
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    Will Bifen IT take care of yellow jackets?
    They keep appearing in my basement and I have not located where they are coming from.
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    Bifen IT will kill yellow jackets but only if they land on a surface you have treated.  Have you tried looking outside in the morning or early afternoon?  This is when yellow jackets are most active and chances are you can see where they are going into your home which usually would be under some siding or through a small opening in brick or around a window.  If you can locate their entry point then it is an easy fix.  Early in the morning or late at night when the yellow jackets are not flying around and not active, you can apply Tempo Dust into the opening using a hand duster.  If you can locate the entry point, then this treatment will usually kill all of the yellow jackets within 24 hours.  Once there is no more activity, you want to be sure to close the opening with caulk or some other method so future yellow jackets do not try to use the same entry point.

    How To Get of Yellow Jackets Article

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  • Asked by Bobby from Nashville
    06/14/2012
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    How Many Oz of Bifen IT would i use in 1 gallon of water when spraying for mosquitoes?
    How Many Oz of Bifen IT would i use in 1 gallon of water when spraying for mosquitoes?
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    You will use 1 fl oz of Bifen IT per gallon of water for mosquito control.
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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?
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    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 Barry from Santa Rosa, Ca
    04/24/2017
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    How much Bifen IT should I use per 1 gallon of water to kill ants?
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    Bifen IT is mixed at the rate of 1 oz. per gallon of water for ants.  You may want to take a look at our Ant Control Guide for more information and tips on treating and preventing ants. 

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  • Asked by Trevor from Houston, Tx
    08/05/2017
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    Can Bifen be used to kill spider mites on my indoor plants?
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    Bifen IT is a great product for spider mites, as well as many other pests.  Bifen IT is one of our most popular products and can be used both indoors and outside.  Just keep in mind that Bifen IT cannot be used on vegetable gardens or fruit bearing trees or anything you plan on eating. When using Bifen IT or other insecticides/miticides, we would recommend switching miticides every 30 days or so.

    Spider Mite Control Article

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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 Sam from Chicago, Il
    07/12/2018
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    What is an alternative to Bifen IT so insects don't build resistence?
    I want to switch off to another insecticide so the insects don't become resistant to it. What insecticide do you recommend switching to and how often should I switch?
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    We would suggest rotating with Transport Mikron or Permethrin SFR 36.8% for general pest control applications. Typically you can rotate about every year or if you notice a decrease in effectiveness you can rotate sooner.  

     

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  • Asked by Bob from Goldthwaite, Tx
    06/30/2018
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    Does Bifen IT kill chiggers?
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    Yes, Bifen IT can be used for chiggers.  

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  • Asked by Dave
    07/23/2014
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    Should you use a surfactant when spraying with Bifen IT?
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    Bifen IT does not require a surfactant to be used for it unless you are treating for certain pests. According to the product label, if you are treating for mites and/or spider mites, the addition of a surfactant may increase the effectiveness of Bifen IT. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Jou from Lumberton, Nc
    11/26/2015
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    Will Bifen IT kill bedbugs?
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    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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  • 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?
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    Per the product label for Bifen IT you would mix 1 oz per gallon of water.
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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 Marc from Collegeville ,pa
    06/18/2015
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    Will Bifen kill deer flies around my yard?
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    Yes, Bifen IT will work for deer flies. You will use 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
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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.
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    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 Thomas
    08/03/2011
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    What is the best way to dispose of Bifen IT safely?
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    According to the Bifen IT product MSDS, the concentrated product disposal methods will vary from one region to another. The Bifen IT manufacturer recommends that you contact your local authorities to inquire about proper disposal methods in your community. Once the Bifen IT is diluted and you find you have too much extra diluted solution, you can simply pour out the extra solution right up against the foundation of your home.
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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.
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    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 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!
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    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 Brandon from Corbin, Ky
    03/15/2014
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    How much Bifen l/ T do i use in a 1 1/2 quart spray bottle
    Does This Kill Bed Bugs
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    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 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?
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    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 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?
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    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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