We don't have the exact spreader setting for your model spreader. The easiest way to determine the correct setting for you needs is outlined below:
If you need to use 3lbs of product per 1,000 sq ft you would add 3 lb of product to spreader, start with a medium setting, then apply product to a 20 x 50 ft area (1,000 sq ft). If you have product left, your setting is too low. If you run out of product, your setting is too high
Bifen L/P Granules will treat many common insects found in the lawn. They are not labeled to treat slugs. We do carry products that will eliminate slugs, please click on the link below for more information on them. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Bifen L/P Granules are easy to spread and will protect your lawn from millipedes and other pests for 2 to 3 months. Bifen IT is a great residual liquid formulation that is added to water and applied with a low-pressure sprayer can provide a powerful residual that continues working for 4 to 8 weeks following application. This residual liquid formulation can be sprayed along the outside perimeter of the home (especially under and around eaves, decks, patios, and window shutters), and inside along baseboards, in cracks and crevices, and other potential millipede harborages. You will know the residual is working because you will begin finding only dead millipedes rather than live ones. A lot of moisture are great thriving areas they prefer. Please find an article that you find helpful treating this insect in around your lawn.
The only product that we carry that has more of the active ingredient bifenthrin in it is Bifen XTS. It is an oil based insecticide that should be used outdoors only for general pest control. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Bifen L/P granules and Talstar PL granules contain the same active ingredient, bifenthrin. There are restrictions for certain states for each product based on a state law or manufacturer registration. We can ship the Talstar PL Granules to your state. 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.
Bifen Granules recently had a product label change and the new label no longer lists springtails as a target pest. We recommend Demand G Granules to control springtails and they can be used as a perimeter application or over your entire lawn. Children can safely return to the treated area after it is completely dry.
The product label for Bifen Granules does not list any precautions for use on property with a well, but we would suggest not applying within 20 feet of the well just to be safe. Also, if your land slopes towards the well you should not apply granules on the slope in case a hard rain causes the granules to move with the runoff towards the well.
Yes, you can apply Bifen Granules within a few days of fertilizing.
Bifen Granules are not used for flying insects including flying beetles. Most flying insects may not touch areas treated. We would recommend the liquid, Bifen IT. It is mixed at 1 fl oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. Please refer to the product label for complete mixing and application instructions. This will offer some control if applied to the trees, bushes and grass.
Bifen Granules are applied for listed pests on the product label once every 2-4 months. You will broadcast and then water in the granules. They are pet safe when dry but they are not for grazing pastures/around grazing animals. Please let us know more about your treatment areas and targeted pests for additional/alternate recommendations.