Bifen XTS is an outdoor oil based insecticide listed for surface applications to listed areas only for a monthly exterior residual for listed targeted species. We recommend treating only with a wood treatment product approved for dipping lumber.
Bifen XTS is highly toxic to aquatic life. Applications should be limited to areas that are at least 100 feet from the pond and that would not allow drift or runoff to get into the pond.
Bifen XTS is an oil based product so it is not recommended to treat directly on some plants. It could burn if applied in the heat or on sensitive species so we suggest applications around the perimeter so those plants are not injured further.
Bifen XTS is not labeled for use on peach trees. You can use a product that contains permethrin but it must be labeled for use on non bearing edible vegetation such as Tengard SFR. Unfortunately once the beetles have already infested the bark of a peach tree there are not any viable treatment options. In cases of infestation the general recommendation is to simply protect the surrounding trees with preventative sprays with a product labeled for such a use.
You should not consume any edibles that were treated with Bifen XTS. The fruits should be discarded.
Bifen XTS can be applied outdoors only. Bifen XTS is labeled for springtails and should do a great job for you outside. Bifen IT is labeled for interior crevice applications for springtails. Depending on how healthy the springtail is and how long it spends on a surface treated by the Bifen IT, will depend on how long it actually takes for each individual one to die. It could be hours or even a day. Also, if you are not treating the main nest, and only the satellite colony, you are only be temporarily fixing your problem. More will appear as they continue to migrate and you will need to fix the moisture issue in your home that is attracting the springtails as well. Until the moisture is gone or the main nest is found and eliminated, you will have an ongoing battle with the pest.
Bifen IT can be used inside and outside. Bifen XTS is oil based and can only be applied outdoors. Bifen IT can be used to kill clover mites and will leave a residual of up to 30 days outside. It will not repel them from the area but instead will continue to kill those that contact a treated surface after application. We have a guide here with more information on treating and preventing this pest. Pets need to be kept out of the area while products are being applied but can return once all surfaces are dry.
Bifen XTS is labeled for treating direct application to openings in the ground, bushes and cracks and crevices where bees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets are at rest or nest. Bifen XTS will also leave an oily residue in the areas that you spray, including your wood deck. If you are treating for carpenter bees, we would recommend to use the Carpenter Bee Control Kit.
Bifen XTS is not a true repellent that keep gnats away, but it will kill those gnats that come into contact with a treated surface long enough to receive a lethal dose.
No, Bifen XTS is not a restricted-use pesticide.
Bifen XTS is not microencapsulated.
You can use granules in the yard to help with scorpions food source or Bifen IT inside as a second layer of protection in addition to the Bifen XTS outside, though you could just use the XTS inside in cracks and crevices instead. XTS should be applied once a month outside and if inside once every 90 days. We do also have a great guides here for treatment of scorpions.
Bifen XTS will have a residual of about 4-8 weeks depending on rain and UV rays in the given area. Talstar P has an outdoor residual of approximately 30 days depending on rain and UV rais in the given area.
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, remembering to not only treat the main bush or shrub but also the underside of the leaves. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, so if there are any areas of standing water where you are treating, those should be treated as well with BTI Mosquito Dunks or Altosid Pro-G Mosquito Larvicide.
You may also want to look over our Mosquito Control Article if you have a moment.
Either sprayer or mister application would be effective with either product as long as the application is thorough. Oil-based products such as Bifen XTS can stain some surfaces. This is not usually a concern in most areas outside, but you should use caution when treating around the siding of a home. Most oil-based products such as Bifen XTS do have a "chemical" odor but it is not especially strong.
The rate for Bifen XTS for wasps is 1/3 oz. per gallon of water. You can find complete application instructions on the product label.
According to the manufacturer, for chinch bugs, you will use 1/6-1/3 oz. of Bifen XTS per gallon of water. To maximize efficacy against subsurface pests, apply with a non-ionic surfactant and irrigate treated areas with 0.25-0.5 inches of water immediately following application, taking special care to prevent run-off or puddling.
Bifen XTS is labeled for army worms. You would mix 0.07-0.15 oz per 1000 square ft. The label states to ensure that the best control of Armyworms, Cutworms, and Sod Webworms is achieved, postpone watering or mowing for 24 hours following application.
The rate for Bifen XTS for webworms is not set per gallon but by area. You will use 0.07-0.15 fl oz per 1000 square feet. This generally mixes in 1-2 gallons of water. This can be done every 21 days as needed. To ensure that the best control of Armyworms, Cutworms, and Sod Webworms is achieved, postpone watering or mowing for 24 hours following application
