Bifen L/P Insecticide Granules require water by irrigation or rainfall in order to release the active ingredient. Without watering the granules, the application will be ineffective in eliminating insects targeted on the product label. If irrigation is difficult in some areas of the lawn, you would need to apply the before at least 1/2 inch rainfall is expected or by doing individual mound drench applications to directly treat the fire ants.
For mound drench applications, apply 1/2 cup of Bifen Granules to each mound then drench each mound with 1-2 gallons of water using a bucket (not a watering can) to deliver enough force to break open the top of the mound and allow the solution to flow into and throughout the fire ant tunnels. Treat a 4ft diameter around each mound.
Also, Bifen L/P Granules are not listed to control grubs or spiders. You could consider using the liquid concentrate Bifen IT to treat fire ants, spiders, Japanese beetles(adults), and many other insects around the exterior foundation of the home including the lawn, bushes, trees, shrubs, and landscape beds. Bifen IT is mixed with 0.5 to 1 fl oz per gallon of water and applied using a handpump or backpack sprayer. View the product label for more information.
For Grubs, please view our Grub Treatment Guide for product and treatment recommendations.
Yes, Bifen L/P Insecticide Granules are labeled to control mole crickets
The Bifen L/P Insecticide Granules will last 2-4 months on the lawn so you should be fine waiting for rainfall.
Bifen L/P Insecticide Granules cannot be used for indoor plants and should only be applied around the exterior perimeter, landscape beds, and lawn areas.
Bonide Systemic Insecticide Granules is labelled for houseplants, flowers, roses and shrubs and will treat a broad list of insects. Please view the full product label for more information.
Bifen L/P Insecticide Granules is labeled to control billbugs but not its larvae.
Unfortunately, we do not have the spreader settings for that specific combo, and since the manufacturer does not list that spreader on their bag we are unsure what the exact setting would be. Due to the thousands of granules on the market and just as many different types of spreaders, there isn't a master list that exists. You may want to try calling the manufacturer of your spreader or the chemical itself directly, to see if anyone on their staff has that info. Otherwise, you will want to calibrate your spreader to the product you are using and its application rates. You can see a short video on how to accomplish this below .How to Calibrate your Spreader
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vXBjeVA3ao&list=PLG-iVFWQzYnkrUznseZ-SDTcWgflq8DDo&index=39
Bifen L/P Insecticide Granules label states for perimeter treatment, treat around the ground area 5-10 feet wide around and adjacent to the structure.
Yes, Bifen LP Granules will harm earthworms and other beneficial insects that they come in contact with.
The good thing is that Bifen Granules do not leach into the soil. The bad news is that it is not labeled to be applied in a garden. Since Bifen Granules was applied with off-label use, please contact Control Solutions 281-892-2500 for the best advice on their product.
Both the liquid and granules would be fine to use in areas where kids and pets may enter after the applications have completely dried, typically after 4-6 hours. For perimeter barrier applications we typically suggest using a liquid because it is more versatile. You can spray on the ground, a band around the bottom of the house, around doors and windows and other areas where pests may try to enter the structure and then apply Bifen L/P Insecticide Granules further out in the lawn.
Bifen L/P Insecticide Granules would just applied to soil areas around the tree and lawn as directed on the label for target pests.
You may consider using Monterey Nematode Control that is labeled for home gardens & lawns
Bifen L/P is best applied when air temperatures are above freezing and the ground is not frozen.
When applying Bifen Granules the rates will depend on what pest you are treating for. It can range from 50-100 lbs. per acre.
Bifen Granules is labeled to target cutworms and sod webworms.
Bifen L/P Insecticide Granules should be applied once every 2-4 months.
This product can be applied to mulched areas, however, we would recommend pulling the mulch back and applying the Bifen Granules directly to the soil. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
Bifen Granules should be broadcast in the lawn and then watered in and dried before the dogs return to the treated areas. Once the area is completely dried it will be pet-safe.
