Talstar P would be a great choice for indoor and outdoor tick control. We also recommend adding an insect growth regulator such as Archer IGR to Talstar to stop the ticks from being able to mature while you are trying to eliminate the infestation. You will use 1 oz of Talstar + 1oz of Archer IGR per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft area. Do not make spot applications. Treat the entire area where exposure to ticks may occur. Use more water (not more product) when treating areas with dense ground cover or heavy leaf litter. Ticks may be reintroduced from surrounding areas on host animals. Retreatment may be necessary to achieve and/or maintain control during periods of high pest pressure. All of your pets should be treated with a product that is specifically labeled for use on pets for tick control.
You can also help by creating a "tick safe zone" in your yard. You should have an area that is at least 9 ft wide between your yard and any wooded area. Trim back trees to allow as much sunlight as possible into your yard. Keep grass as short. Remove as much leaf litter as possible. A clearly defined, well manicured border between your yard and any wooded areas or weedy lots will reduce the chance of ticks infesting your yard.
Talstar P is also very great for treating mosquitoes. You will make sure to apply a monthly exterior treatment (focusing on the undersides fo the tree leaves). The combination of both Talstar and NyGuard IGR is great for mosquito and tick control. Please let us know if you need anything else.
Yes, Bifen XTS and Bifen IT can be used inside of a backpack sprayer.
Yes, Bifen XTS is labeled for millipedes.
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 can be used inside of a hose end sprayer. The mixing rate is 0.32 fl oz per gallon of water.
Bifen XTS is mixed at 0.32 - 0.64 oz. per gallon of water depending on the pest you are treating. For a 40 gallon sprayer you would mix 12.8 fl oz to 25.6 fl oz for the entire 40 gallon tank.
To treat for Japanese beetles, you will mix Bifen XTS at the rate of 0.07-0.15 oz. per gallon of water and apply every 30 days as needed.
The mixing ratio for Bifen XTS is .75 fluid ounces per five gallons of water.
Bifen XTS is not selective when it comes to what insects it kills. If dragon flies land on a treated surface long enough to receive a lethal dose then they could be killed. It is labeled for beetles so will kill ladybugs.
Both Bifen IT and Bifen XTS can be used in areas where there is direct sunlight. Bifen IT is a water-based solution, while Bifen XTS is an oil-based solution. Sometimes one solution is preferred, depending on the target pest, so be sure to check the product labels to make sure you are applying the product appropriately for your needs.
Bifen XTS is only labeled for indoor use in basements and crawl spaces for the treatment of subterranean termites. If used according to the product label, it should not have any effect in the main living space of the home.
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.
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.