Since Bifen XTS is oil-based it will hold up better outdoors than Bifen IT. Bifen XTS also has a higher percentage of active ingredient, so you will use less per application You may also want to take a look at our Fire Ant Control Page for more information on treating and preventing fire ants. Instructions for Fire Ant Control using Bifen XTS are below.
Bifen XTS for Fire Ant Mound Treatments:
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 cannot be used in a fogger. It should be applied with a sprayer and outdoors only. Please see the product label for complete instructions.
Bifen XTS is mixed at 1/6 fl oz to 1/3 fl oz per gallon of water per the label.
Bifen XTS is labeled for carpenter ants. Bifen XTS will eliminate carpenter ants that come into contact with treated surfaces. Termidor SC is the more popular choice for carpenter ant control because it is non-repellent, has a delayed reaction kill and has a transfer effect. This means that the ants cannot detect that an area has been sprayed and cannot avoid the treated area, as they walk over the area they pick small particles of Termidor SC up on their body and inadvertently carry back to the colony spreading it to other ants.
When applying Bifen XTS for chinch bugs, it is not necessary to mix in a surfactant.
Bifen XTS will treat roaches outside but we do not recommend that this product is used indoors or for sole treatment for this species of roaches. We recommend that you use our one of our roach control kits for indoor treatment of roaches. Please click on the link here for more information on treating german roaches.
Per the label, the dilution rate of Bifen XTS for termites is 0.06% or 0.32 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
Be sure to check out our Termite Guide for tips on how to treat and prevent termites as well.
You can apply Bifen XTS any time before or after seeding. Just keep in mind that if you are disturbing the soil by dethatching or aerating, then we recommend you do that soil alteration before spraying rather than after.
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.
You can use the chart on Page 6 of the product label to determine how much Bifen XTS you need to make a 0.06% solution for your desired volume of water. For 1 gallon of solution, you will dilute 0.32 oz. to make a 0.06% solution.
Bifen XTS should not harm plants when applied at cooler times of the day. It would be better to use a product like Dominion 2L which will not harm flowers and will be transferred back to the ant colony.
Yes, Bifen XTS is labeled for millipedes.
Yes, Bifen XTS and Bifen IT can be used inside of a backpack sprayer.