Bifen Granules are a pet and child safe product when applied correctly because it is broadcast over a lawn in small quantities. Please be sure to follow the product label for proper application. Please see our Flea Treatment Guide for more details on how to treat this pest.
Bifen Granules is not a systemic so will not be absorbed but is also not labeled to be used around edibles. Applications should be kept outside the dripline of the Pecan trees.
Bifen L/P is best applied when air temperatures are above freezing and the ground is not frozen
Bifen L/P granules and Talstar PL granules contain the same active ingredient, bifenthrin. The only difference is there are restrictions for certain states for each product based on a state law or manufacturer registration. They will last approximately 2-4 months once applied and watered in (which can be done prior to rainfall). Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions for the insect(s) you are targeting.
Yes, it is recommended to apply Bifen L/P Insecticide Granules when the ground is dry and be watered in after the application.
Bifen Granules are an excellent option for ticks in your lawn. You will broadcast them across the lawn and water the product in once it has been applied. This will last approximately 2-3 months in the soil.
We are not sure why Bifen Granules does not have roaches on the label, but it is the same product as Talstar PL Granules, and roaches are listed on the Talstar granule product label. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Roaches for a successful roach control program. We do carry Roach Control Kits.
Bifen L/P Insecticide Granules are labeled for many insects such as mole crickets, ants/fire ants, chinch bugs, ticks, cutworms, armyworms, sod webworms, centipedes, millipedes, billbugs, pillbugs, sowbugs, etc. Please see the label for a complete list.
Bifen Granules must be applied dry to turf with a spreader and then must be watered in with 0.5 -1 inch of water.
We recommend to continue using the Bifen L/P Granules for outdoors to protect your lawn from a broad range of insects. We do recommend treating in your wall voids and behind your outlets with an insecticide dust that will leave a long residual such as Delta Dust. It is water resistant and will last up to 7 months. To do a complete treatment we recommend our Roach Control Kit Rotation A. This kit comes with several products that should be used together to eliminate roach infestations.
If you have any other question in regards to roach control, please review Cockroach Treatment Guide
Bifen Granlues will not have any effect on the rooting or health of your sod andmay be applied either prior to or following the laying of sod. We would recommend that you read over the product label for complete use instructions for your target pest.
Bifen Granules should not affect the bees as long as they do not land on the soil/areas treated with it. Though it is a non-selective insecticide which means that any insect that is contacted with the insecticide will be killed. You can help limit this effect by only applying the product when bees are not currently visiting the area that needs to be treated.
Bifen L/P Insecticide Granules are broadcast with a spreader and watered in for treatment of many turf and ornamental pests. When watered in correctly according to the product label instructions it will treat pests that feed at the base near the thatch.
Because granules can last longer than a liquid residual, we don't recommend reapplying Bifen L/P Insecticide Granules sooner than 30 days.Granules wouldn't be the best option because the granules will usually sink below the thatch layer. When treating for fleas, it's better to use a liquid insecticide, you can use Bifen IT. With Bifen IT, when treating for active fleas, you can re-treat every 14 days. A liquid insecticide is better because the residual will be in the soil, thatch and grass blades as well, offering a better residual. Once you have it under control, you can continue to treat every 30 days, especially if those around you are not doing anything to control the flea activity. Take a look at our Flea Prevention Guide, Step 3, for more tips for Outdoor Yard Flea Prevention.
Bifen Granules should be broadcast in the lawn with a spreader and watered in after application. We do offer Bifen IT that is mixed at one ounce per gallon per 1,000 sq ft quarterly to interior crevices and monthly to the exterior listed areas.
Bifen Granules will not harm ornamental flowers and plants in much beds. It should not be applied around edible plants.
Bifen Granules should never be applied through any sprayer of any sort. This is a granule that should be applied with a spreader only and once applied to the yard watered in by sprinkler or irrigation or light rain to activate it. These are granules that are designed to break down slowly over time and last over a period of 2-3 months dependent on weather over that time frame. If you wish to spray an insecticde on your lawn you should use Bifen I/T which is a liquid concentrate product forumlated for that use.
Please contact Control Solutions, the manufacturer of the Bifen Granules, to go over exactly how much was used in these areas and what harmful effects could potentially come from exposure to edible vegetation. They will be experts on their own product and can better answer what to do. You can reach Control solutions at 1-281-892-2500.
One 25lb. bag of Bifen L/P Insecticide Granules covers 5,000-10,000 square feet.
