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Asked by M.07/28/2009QHow well does Bifen IT control chinch bugs in North FL?A
Bifen IT is one of our most popular products for Chinch Bug Control. The key is to use lots of water to carry the Bifen IT down to the thatch layer underneath the grass, where the chinch bugs do the most damage. Please read the product label for proper application instructions.
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Asked by Honey07/29/2009QCan Bifen IT be used inside and be effective for household pest control?
Everything I read pertained to spraying outside. We feed and protect birds and some other fun critters that I don't want to hurt such as chameleons, rabbits and other things that eat from the ground.ABifen IT is considered a general use insecticide and is labeled for outside and inside use. It is odorless, and very safe to use around children or pets. The general rule is that while spraying you keep children or pets in another room or outside to play. After about one hour, it should be dry and i…
Read Full Answer »Bifen IT is considered a general use insecticide and is labeled for outside and inside use. It is odorless, and very safe to use around children or pets. The general rule is that while spraying you keep children or pets in another room or outside to play. After about one hour, it should be dry and it is perfectly safe to allow kids and/or pets back in the room. This product is only strong enough to kill tiny insects, and would have no effect on animals like rabbits, etc. -
Asked by Edward08/25/2009QWill Bifen IT kill bagworms?A
Yes, Bifen IT is labeled to kill bagworms. Please read the product label for specific application instructions.
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Asked by Jim09/15/2009QWill Bifen IT take care of yellow jackets?
They keep appearing in my basement and I have not located where they are coming from.ABifen 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 unde…
Read Full Answer »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 -
Asked by Howard09/26/2009QWhat type of weather should I put the Bifen IT out in? Rainy, cold, hot?A
All of our liquid insecticides including Bifen IT should be applied in dry weather, not rainy weather. All of the liquid insecticides are made to bond to dry surfaces and will last longer when applied when it is dry and not going to rain for at least 24 hours. The temperature does not ma…
Read Full Answer »All of our liquid insecticides including Bifen IT should be applied in dry weather, not rainy weather. All of the liquid insecticides are made to bond to dry surfaces and will last longer when applied when it is dry and not going to rain for at least 24 hours. The temperature does not matter as much. It can be applied in hot or cold weather, but it must be dry and not wet to work at its highest potential. -
Asked by Paula11/12/2009QI want the same roach bait gel that my pest control guy used?
My old pest control guy sprayed, but he also placed gel inside the cabinets where the pipes would go into the wall in the kitchen and the bathrooms. Do you have a gel for this? Can I use the granules successfully?AWe do sell professional Roach Bait Gel and Ant Bait Gel. Follow the links to which ever one you are inquiring about. We also carry bait granules and insecticide granules for pest control. Please read the labels for specific instructions on application. Roach Control Articles Ant Control Arti…
Read Full Answer »We do sell professional Roach Bait Gel and Ant Bait Gel. Follow the links to which ever one you are inquiring about. We also carry bait granules and insecticide granules for pest control. Please read the labels for specific instructions on application. Roach Control Articles Ant Control Articles -
Asked by Dj02/13/2010QIs Bifen IT safe on fruit trees and vegetable gardens?
I am concerned about wind drift with direct contact absorption and indirect absorption from the soil.ABifen IT is not labeled to apply to fruit bearing trees, vegetable gardens, or any other type of plant that will be harvested or eaten. You should not apply this product on a windy day where wind drift may be a possibility if fruit trees or vegetables are nearby. We do carry a products t…
Read Full Answer »Bifen IT is not labeled to apply to fruit bearing trees, vegetable gardens, or any other type of plant that will be harvested or eaten. You should not apply this product on a windy day where wind drift may be a possibility if fruit trees or vegetables are nearby. We do carry a products that can be applied to edible vegetation, please click the link below. Edible Vegetation Products -
Asked by Marc02/14/2010QIs Bifen IT effective for weevils?
I have a problem with white pine weevils. Is there a better alternative that would be more effective?ABifen IT is labeled for "weevils" in general and the active ingredient Bifenthrin is known to be effective for white pine weevils. It is important when using a foliar application that treatments start when adult weevils first start to appear in spring, usually around mid-April. At this time, Bifenth…
Read Full Answer »Bifen IT is labeled for "weevils" in general and the active ingredient Bifenthrin is known to be effective for white pine weevils. It is important when using a foliar application that treatments start when adult weevils first start to appear in spring, usually around mid-April. At this time, Bifenthrin seems to be the only active ingredient available to homeowners for white pine weevil control. We also suggest you contact your local cooperative extension office for more tips on the best treatment time in your specific area. -
Asked by Rick04/08/2010QWill Bifen IT work against springtails and kill even after it dries?
I had a bad infestation of springtails last year and nothing I tried seemed to work. A few sprays would kill if the springtails were sprayed directly, but nothing had any residual killing affect. Will Bifen IT work against springtails and kill even after it dries?ABifen IT would be a good choice and it does leave an active residual. You may need to reapply every month through the season. Springtails can be tough to get rid of because of their large populations in infested areas and the often covered areas where they harbor. Springtails are usually a sign that…
Read Full Answer »Bifen IT would be a good choice and it does leave an active residual. You may need to reapply every month through the season. Springtails can be tough to get rid of because of their large populations in infested areas and the often covered areas where they harbor. Springtails are usually a sign that there is a moisture issue close by. Check all around the outside of your home for built up leaf debris or yard clippings, leaking faucets, mulch that is too damp or other moisture problems. Springtails need a very high level of moisture to survive, so correcting that issue may hel. Here are some helpful articles with lots of hints and tips for springtail elimination: How To Get Rid of Springtails and Springtime and springtails -
Asked by Nate04/22/2010QHow many square feet does a pint of Bifen IT cover? What about a quart?A
The coverage will depend on the type of pest you are treating for and the area that is being treated. Please check the Bifen IT product label to see what concentration and coverage rate your situation calls for. One pint of Bifen IT will make approximately 16-48 gallons of diluted solution and one q…
Read Full Answer »The coverage will depend on the type of pest you are treating for and the area that is being treated. Please check the Bifen IT product label to see what concentration and coverage rate your situation calls for. One pint of Bifen IT will make approximately 16-48 gallons of diluted solution and one quart of Bifen IT will make approximately 32-96 of diluted solution. If you need help figuring out the concentration please call customer service at: 866-581-7378 -
Asked by Cheri05/23/2010QCan I use Bifen IT to treat my trees for little black bugs?
I treated my trees approximately 10 days ago with Bifen to get rid of leaf miners. Yesterday I noticed that my trees are all turning brown and the leafs are falling. When I looked closer they are all covered with small black bugs. Do I need to treat them with something different or treat them again with Bifen? Will the leaves come back again this year?AWe recommend getting the little black bug identified so that we can properly advise you on treatment options. You can contact your local cooperative extension office for insect identifications.
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Asked by Bob05/23/2010QHow does Bifen IT compare to Bifen XTS and Permethrin for mosquito control?A
Bifen I/T is our most popular choice for mosquito control. The Bifen XTS is the same product, just in a higher concentration. For mosquito control you do not need the higher concentration, it is not necessary. Bifen I/T would also be a better solution then permethrin because permet…
Read Full Answer »Bifen I/T is our most popular choice for mosquito control. The Bifen XTS is the same product, just in a higher concentration. For mosquito control you do not need the higher concentration, it is not necessary. Bifen I/T would also be a better solution then permethrin because permethrin breaks down quicker in sunlight and the Bifen I/T only needs to be applied every 30 days whereas permethrin would need to be applied every two weeks. The most important thing to remember when treating for mosquitoes is that they hang out on the underside of leaves and shrubs. You should treat all shrubs, bushes and trees around the outside patio or wherever you hang out at around the house. You should also treat the tree line in your yard near the forest if one exists. Remember to not only treat the main bush or shrub but also the underside of the leaves. -
Asked by Roger05/24/2010QHow much area will one gallon of diluted Bifen cover when spraying the yard for mosquitoes?A
Typically one diluted gallon of Bifen will cover 1000 square feet, but it all depends on how you apply it. The key to mosquito control is to treat all bushes, shrubs, and trees in the area and especially paying close attention to treating the underside of the leaves which is where mosquitoes h…
Read Full Answer »Typically one diluted gallon of Bifen will cover 1000 square feet, but it all depends on how you apply it. The key to mosquito control is to treat all bushes, shrubs, and trees in the area and especially paying close attention to treating the underside of the leaves which is where mosquitoes hang out. -
Asked by Hurley05/31/2010QI have clover mites. I got rid of them last year with Tempo SC Ultra but they have came back this year.
Demand G controls mites, but does not specify the clover mite. Can you confirm? I also plan on using Bifen It for perimeter of house. Would demand G granules and Bifen IT be a good combo?ADemand G granules will control clover mites, but our most popular product for clover mites has always been bifenthrin products like the Bifen IT. Demand G Granules would be a good one, two punch for your yard, but spraying Bifen on the house 2 feet up and 2 feet out and underneath siding will …
Read Full Answer »Demand G granules will control clover mites, but our most popular product for clover mites has always been bifenthrin products like the Bifen IT. Demand G Granules would be a good one, two punch for your yard, but spraying Bifen on the house 2 feet up and 2 feet out and underneath siding will do a better job than anything keeping clover mites away. Unfortunately these pests seem to come back every year once the moisture comes and the weather gets warm. -
Asked by Don06/05/2010QJapense Beetles and Spider Mites
I am looking to kill Japanese Beetles and spider mites. Is this the best product?ABifen IT is a great product for both of those pests as well as many others. 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.&nb…
Read Full Answer »Bifen IT is a great product for both of those pests as well as many others. 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. -
Asked by Elizabeth06/08/2010QCan Bifen IT be used with a fogger?A
No, Bifen IT is not labeled to be used in a fogger. We do have several fogging concentrates available on our website such as Riptide ULV, Vector-Ban, Sector, Shockwave and Pyrocide 100 to name a few. Most of the fogging concentrates are going to contain either pyrethrins or permethrin as the active …
Read Full Answer »No, Bifen IT is not labeled to be used in a fogger. We do have several fogging concentrates available on our website such as Riptide ULV, Vector-Ban, Sector, Shockwave and Pyrocide 100 to name a few. Most of the fogging concentrates are going to contain either pyrethrins or permethrin as the active ingredient. Read the product labels that we have provided on each of the individual product pages to see which one is right for your needs. -
Asked by Mike06/28/2010QWill Bifen IT kill my herbs and tomato plants?
I'm worried about the affects on my pets and veggies. Also, when do I apply the spray? Morning, dewy periods, dry evening? I read the MSDS and insert, but I'm still concerned. ThanksABifen IT will not kill your tomato plants or your vegetables. However, Bifen IT is not labeled to treat edible plants and should not be used on or near where it could come into contact with your garden. We do carry Acephate 75 SP which is labeled for many vegetables in a garden.
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Asked by Kevin07/01/2010QI have used Bifen IT on the lawn for mites, but I am unsure how much to water after application.A
According to the product label, you should use Bifen IT with a surfactant such as DyneAmic to control mites in the lawn. The product label also recommends irrigating the lawn with .25 inch of water after the application for lawn infesting insects.
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Asked by Jackie07/07/2010QCan I use Bifen IT on fleas that are infesting the inside of our home?
I see that Bifen IT works for fleas outside, but I don't see that it is recommended inside? I did notice that it doesn't stain carpet etc, so why don't they recommend it? Have I missed something?ABifen IT is labeled for cracks, crevices and wall voids only indoors, meaning that you could not spray it over carpeted areas or on furniture, the places that fleas are most likely to develop. Ultracide would be a great choice for indoor flea control. Ultracide contains both an insecticide to kill t…
Read Full Answer »Bifen IT is labeled for cracks, crevices and wall voids only indoors, meaning that you could not spray it over carpeted areas or on furniture, the places that fleas are most likely to develop. Ultracide would be a great choice for indoor flea control. Ultracide contains both an insecticide to kill the active biting adult fleas and an IGR to help control developing flea eggs, larva and pupa. For most effective control, vacuum before treating and everyday for the next two weeks, be sure to change the bag or empty the reservoir immediately after vacuuming. A second treatment should be applied after 14 days. -
Asked by Cole07/08/2010QWill Bifen IT kill earwigs and keep future earwigs from coming around?
We get TONS of these little creepy bugs around our house and around the play sets our kids play on. I need something that kills them and keeps them away. Would Bifen IT work?AYes, Bifen IT is labeled for earwigs. Spray indoors around the baseboards, door frames, window frames, under appliances and places where utilities (cables, pipes, wires) enter into the structure. Outdoors you should spray a 3 foot band around the bottom of the foundation and then spray another band …
Read Full Answer »Yes, Bifen IT is labeled for earwigs. Spray indoors around the baseboards, door frames, window frames, under appliances and places where utilities (cables, pipes, wires) enter into the structure. Outdoors you should spray a 3 foot band around the bottom of the foundation and then spray another band that is several feet wide out onto the ground immediately adjacent to the foundation, door frames, window frames, and places where utilities enter into the structure. If you have mulch up close to the foundation , you should rake it back at least 6 inches and turn it frequently to get rid of the moisture it can hold. Bifen IT can also be sprayed by the play set, but not on the play set.