Bifen IT is labeled to treat for Clover Mites. Mix at 1 oz per gallon water
Bifen IT is a great solution for control for chiggers! You will need to apply at a rate of 1 fluid ounce to 1 gallon of water and to apply around the permiter of the property as well as areas where the most activity is found.Â
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.
We are not aware of any issues with using a bifenthrin product on St Augustine. This active is known for being super gentle on plants, so it should not harm it when used as directed on the product label.
If birds ingest enough insects that have been killed by Bifen IT, it can be toxic to them.
Bifen IT is labeled for stink bugs. You can use it indoors and outdoors but it is not labeled for use in a vegetable garden. We suggest using Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor Broad Use Insecticide with 10% Permethrin. It can be used on certain edible vegetation not grown for sale. Please take a few minutes to read the product label to see if the plants you need to treat are listed.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, Bifen IT is labeled for and will eradicate spittlebugs. You wiill use 0.25-0.5 oz. per gallon of water.
Yes, Bifen IT is labeled for Japanese Beetles.
As long as Bifen IT was applied as directed on the label and watered in as required for chinch bugs (at least 0.25 inch of irrigation) after application, you can go ahead and water in the fertilizer. It will not move much farther into the soil as it is designed to bind to the soil. If more water was used that would just have pushed it down into the soil better and will be fine.
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.
You should dethatch first and then treat with Bifen IT for increased effectiveness. You should water in the product after application to reach the areas they feed.
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.
Bifen IT should be applied and dried prior to the entry of the dogs. Once dry, it is safe for their return. It will not reactivate when wet again.Your dog would have to eat a lot of grass most likely to get sick, and he/she would probably get much more sick from the grass then the product. However, of course we recommend anything you can do to minimize your dog from eating the grass.
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 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.
Bifen IT is not labeled for use on cannabis. It likely would not harm them, as it is known for being gentle on plants, but it would not be safe to apply to anything that would be consumed in any way.
Bifen I/T can be used to spray around the homes foundation and in the yard for most species of ants. All ants are sugar ants (they all feed on sugars and proteins) so we couldnt say for certain how well it will work for your specific situation without knowing the exact ant species. You can review our ant control guide below to see tips on inspection and prevention as well as product suggestions that may be more suited to your needs.
Indoor/Outdoor Ant Control Guide: https://www.domyown.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-a-462.html