Yes Bifen XTS would be a good option for Cicada Killer wasps. The label recommends treating in the evening or when the insects are at rest. This product can be applied at nest openings in the ground, bushes, and in cracks and crevices where the insects may nest.
Bifen XTS is not microencapsulated.
No, Bifen XTS is not a restricted-use pesticide.
Bifen XTS is mixed at 0.32 - 0.64 oz. per gallon of water depending on the pest you are treating. For a 30 gallon sprayer you would mix 9.6 fl oz to 19.2 fl oz for the entire 30 gallon tank.
Bifen XTS is not labeled for grubs. You may want to consider a product like Merit instead. You can see our full selection of grub control products here.
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.
Bifen XTS is labeled to treat for Scorpions outside the perimeter of the home. Mix 1/6 fl oz -1/3 fl oz with 1 gallon of water, apply to a 10 foot wide band of soil andvegetation around and next to the structure, and treat the foundation of the structure to a height of 2 to 3 feet. Use a spray volume of 2 to 10 gallons of dilution per 1000 sq. ft. Trim back any bushes, shrubs or trees so they are touching the side of the house. This will limit the insects access to the house from ground only where they will come into contact with the active ingredient, Bifenthrin.
1 fluid oz = 2 tablespoons
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 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 a good choice for either a broadcast application or for individual mound drenching for fire ants, depending on which method is the easiest for you. Be sure to follow the application instructions on the product label.
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 XTS can be sold to homeowners without a license for use on their own property as long as their state is not listed as "Not for sale to" on the product page.
No, Bifen XTS should not be used on citrus trees or any other edible plants. You can browse our Edibles Insecticides here.
You should not consume any edibles that were treated with Bifen XTS. The fruits should be discarded.
As long as the two products you plan to use do not have any restrictions on the label stating that you cannot use them within a certain time frame of another insecticide, you can certainly use both on the yard to target two different pests. Normally we would suggest using the systemic granules for grubs first since those will need to be watered in to be activated. And then several hours later once it has dried or the following day you could come back with the Bifen XTS or other spray product to control the surface insects.
Bifen XTS should not be applied within 25 ft from a lake/pond containing fish. It is extremely toxic to aquatic life. Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from treated areas. Care should be used when spraying to avoid fish and reptile pets in/around ornamental ponds.
Yes, Bifen XTS is labeled for millipedes.
Bifen XTS is only labeled for indoor use in basements and crawl spaces for the treatment of subterranean termites. It is only labeled for outdoor use in the lawn for flea control. Please contact the manufacturer directly for information on the best way to remove it from the surfaces where it was applied indoors. You can reach Control Solutions at 281-892-2500.
Bifen XTS is mixed at 0.03 to 0.13 fl oz per gallon of water for bag worms. You can apply once a month. Keep in mind that once the bagworms have formed their bag, there is little you can do for control other than to physically remove them. Applications should typically start in April and continue monthly through June. Be sure foliage is sprayed thoroughly to the point of runoff to achieve adequate coverage.
