The Bifen XTS, Bifen I/T, and Bifen LP Granules are all great choices for outdoor treatments of springtails. They are typically the most common to be used and show great results on the populations. Occasionally customers will use a product like Tempo SC Ultra to try and drench soil sections where they suspect springtail nests to be located in the yard or around concrete areas such as patios/walkways/driveway, etc. Tempo has a slightly faster knock back of insects with the ingredient it contains, but the overall residual control would be the same as what you are familiar with using. Continue to try and reduce moisture as much as possible and pick up debris that they could nest within or under.
Bifen XTS would not be safe on playground equipment surfaces that people come into contact with. You should only treat on the ground around the areas while no one is in the area during application then until dry, typicaly after 4-6 hours.
Bifen XTS cannot be used on vegetables. You can see our full range of products that can be used in your garden by following this link: Edible Garden Products
We do not have any products labeled for this use including Bifen XTS so we are unable to advise you on it.
When using an insecticide, it is recommended that you keep pets and/or other animals out of the area while the product is being applied. Once Bifen IT dries, it is safe for animals, such as turtles, to return to the area.
One of our roach control kits would be recommended for roach control. These professional kits includes non-staining, low odor concentrated insecticide for spraying the outside perimeter of the home and inside underneath appliances, behind cabinets, under toilets and sinks, etc. You'll also get Roach Bait Gel to help get rid of those roaches that like to hide. Baits can be applied up high in the kitchen in the corner of cabinets and in cracks and crevices in kitchens and bathrooms. The bait contains a slow-acting poison that attracts and kills feeding roaches, who also spread the bait to other roaches by contact or by sharing food. Finally, an Insect Growth Regulator is offered which will stop roaches from laying eggs, helping to halt the infestation. The combination of an IGR with roach bait is a highly effective roach control strategy that is widely used by pest control professionals. The insecticide must be applied with a 1 gallon pump sprayer.
Here is a link to a great article that really goes into depth in explaining a roach control program:
Here is a link to our roach control kits and sprays:
Bifen XTS is mixed at the rate of 0.07- 0.15 oz. per gallon of water and apply once every 30 days as directed.
Bifen XTS is labeled for moths. Per the product label, mix .26 to .1.28 fl oz per 10 gallons of water.
Most of the Ryobi machines state in the manual that they do not allow for use of professional grade products such as Bifen XTS (which cannot be used in any fogger as well) which is what we mainly carry. You would need to contact the Ryobi manufacturer for the best advice. The only option we have that might be an option is the Mosquito Beater.
Bifen XTS will kill insects that contact a treated area but is only for outside use not inside. Please take a few minutes to read over our roach control guide to learn how to implement a successful roach control program.
To get rid of any of any excess Bifen XTS you will need to contact your local waste management. They will give you instructions on proper disposal, they typically have specific locations for chemical drop off.
Yes, this is problematic. Bifen XTS is not labeled for use on edible vegetation. All fruit will need to be discarded this growing season for your safety.
Due to both Bifen XTS and Propiconazole 14.3 being heavily oil based chemicals, we would recommend applying them separately especially in the summer to avoid burning the lawn in high heat temperatures.
Bifen XTS and T-Nex can be tank mixed together and applied at the same time. It is recommended to do a small compatibility test in glass jar before mixing in large tank. Follow the General Application instructions on page 15 of the product label.
Yes, Bifen XTS is labeled to control aphids at the rate of 0.26 to 1.28 fl oz per 10 gallons of water. Normal use rates are 10 gallons of spray per 4,356 sq. ft.
Please view the full product label for more information.
The rate of Bifen XTS to target aphids is 0.26 to 1.28 oz (1.5 tsp to 7.6 tsp) per 10 gallons of water. This would break down to be 0.02 fl oz to 0.12 fl oz (0.12 tsp to 0.72 tsp) per gallon of water.
Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
Bifen XTS is applied at the rate of 2.0 pints of product per 100 gallons of water. If you only need to mix 2 gallons at a time you will 0.64 oz of Bifen XTS diluted in 2 gallons of water. Treat the main trunk from the base of the tree to at least halfway into the live crown spraying the tree directly and until the bark is completely wet (usually 1 to 4 gallons of spray per tree).
Please review the full product label for more details and reference the Trunk Sprays on Ornamental Trees Section on page 20 for specific information.
Unfortunately, there is no easy solution when it comes to oak beetles. Healthy trees can be protected before the beetles attack by topically spraying them with a synthetic pyrethroid like Bifen XTS. Infected trees should be cut down (before the newly hatched beetles fly out of the trees in the spring/summer) and the wood burned or chipped, while other still healthy trees should be sprayed annually to protect them. Because of the natural boring behavior of the beetle they are protected from topically applied insecticides and systemic insecticides (those injected into the tree or applied as a root drench) have proven ineffective for pine beetle infestations.
You should contact your local cooperative extension office to find out the best time to start spraying in your region.
You should apply Bifen XTS at least 5 ft away from the well and septic system. 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.
Bifen XTS is not labeled for use in edible gardens and for landscape beds and ornamentals, it should not be applied during the heat of the day to avoid any burning to foliage.Bifen XTS will not protect against termites when sprayed to the surface as termites do not contact the surface when foraging. Treating the entire yard is also of little benefit for protection. Termites are always out in the lawn below ground and protecting your home is key. Bifen also only kills those insects that contact a treated surface, so great for general insects that contact it, but not for termite colonies that are below ground.
Trenching is the best prevention against subterranean termites as they are inches below the surface when foraging so you must dig a 6"x6" deep trench with something like Taurus SC to get the most effective protection as explained in our guide here. Taurus will last for 10 years or more in the soil and has a transfer effect to the colony below ground when those that contact the treated soil go back down to it.
Per the product label, use the lower rate (.07 fl oz) in the early Spring to control overwintered Mole Crickets and use the higher rate (0.15 fl oz) in late-Summer or early Fall to control adult Mole Crickets. To increase control of later Summer or Fall Adult Mole Crickets, it is recommended to add a non-ionic surfactant or a silicone based surfactant (0.25% v/v) as a tank-mix with Bifen XTS.
Please view our Mole Cricket Control Guide for more information.
