Bifen XTS is labeled as safe for use on non-bearing fruit and nut trees only.
Bifen XTS is labeled to treat armyworms and safe to use on your bermudagrass and buffalograss. To ensure that the best control of Armyworms, Cutworms, and Sod Webworms is achieved, postpone watering or mowing for 24 hours following application.
There is no specific time to wait after applying Bifen XTS and seeding.
Yes, Bifen XTS is labeled for armyworms. According to the product label, it is mixed at 0.07-0.15 fl oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft when treating armyworms.
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
Bifen XTS will kill termites that come in contact with it, and a termite treatment with Bifen XTS will last for 3-5 years. For the best complete prevention and treatment, we recommend that you use Taurus SC. Please visit our Barrier Treatment page for proper application. Once in the ground, Taurus SC will last for up to 10 years. For either termiticide, you will use 4 gallons of finished solution for every 10 linear feet around the structure you are treating. You can treat any time of year as long as the ground is not frozen, air temperatures are not below freezing, and there is no current precipitation.
No, Bifen XTS is not labeled for indoor use for fleas. We would recommend our Indoor Flea Kit. Here is a great video on how to use our Indoor Kit. You may also want to look over our Flea Control Guide for more information.
Bifen XTS will not harm trees if used as directed on the product label.
Bifen XTS is an oil based insecticide that contains bifenthrin and provides water resistant, long lasting residual control. Broad-label Bifen XTS is an excellent choice for customers looking for a high performance, cost effective Bifenthrin product for outdoor perimeter pest control.
Suspend Polyzone on the other hand features a proprietary polymer layer that protects the active ingredient from weather, irrigation and mechanical abrasion. This controlled release formulation, which resists erosion, ensures your treatment will continue to control targeted pests for up to 90 days outdoors and indoors. It also stays right where you put it, so if you want to increase the effectiveness of your treatments.
When using Bifen XTS, you will have to mix 1.6 fl. oz. in at least 5 gallons of water. When using a hose end sprayer, be careful to use the correct amount of water for the dilution rates.
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.
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.
Bifen XTS is not a true repellent that keep mosquitos away, but it will kill those mosquitos that come into contact with a treated surface long enough to receive a lethal dose.
Yes, Bifen XTS can be applied directly to fire ant mounds. According to the product label, it should be applied at 0.06% rate (1/3 fl. oz./1 gallon of water) and you want to sprinkle the mound, using 1-2 gallons of dilution, until it is wet and apply to a 4-foot diameter circle around the mound. When treating mounds larger than 12”, use the higher volume. Do not treat in the heat of the day and for optimum results, apply in cool weather, such as in early morning or late evening hours.
Bifen XTS is an insecticide and it is not labeled to kill or deter mice. We do carry products to control mice. Please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Mice.
Bifen XTS is a good choice for either a broadcast application or for individual mound drenching for fire ants. Be sure to follow the application instructions on the product label.
Bifen XTS can be applied any time of year depending on the insect(s) you are targeting.
While Bifen XTS can be used for ant control in general, unfortunately we cannot make recommendations for products used in a school environment. You will first need to contact your state Agricultural Dept. or school district for a list of approved products.
Yes, Bifen XTS can be applied directly to turf grass. You can find complete application instructions on the product label.
Bifen XTS cannot be used in a fogger.
Bifen XTS does have an “aromatic hydrocarbon odor” per the SDS that will dissipate once treated areas are dry. You should only mix what you can use within 24 hours and discard any left over. Do not store in a sprayer as this can damage the sprayer and the product starts to breakdown once mixed with water and would be ineffective.
NyGuard IGR can be sprayed around lawns, on bushes and other surfaces as directed on the label for midges as an insect growth regulator and can be mixed with insecticides such as Bifen XTS.
