The mixing rate of Bifen XTS for sod webworms is 0.07-0.15 fl oz per 1000 square feet. This generally mixes in 1-2 gallons of water. To ensure the best control for sod webworms, postpone watering or mowing for at least 24 hours after application. This can be done every 21 days as needed.
Bifen XTS is not labeled for use on peach trees. You can use a product that contains permethrin but it must be labeled for use on non bearing edible vegetation such as Tengard SFR. Unfortunately once the beetles have already infested the bark of a peach tree there are not any viable treatment options. In cases of infestation the general recommendation is to simply protect the surrounding trees with preventative sprays with a product labeled for such a use.
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.
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.
The mixing rate of Bifen XTS is 0.32-0.64 fl oz per gallon of water. We would recommend contacting Chapin directly for instructions on how to use the Chapin G362. Their phone number is 800-950-4458.
Bifen XTS should be applied once every 4 weeks.
Bifen XTS is safe when used as directed on the product label and it should never contact animals. Pets and people should be out of the treated area until dry. Birds can be more sensitive to chemicals so if your parrot was sprayed we would recommend contacting your vet for the best advice on what to do and watch for.
Yes, Bifen XTS can be applied directly to turf grass.
For fire ant control, the best product to use both for pastures and effectiveness would be Extinguish Fire Ant Bait. This product has no grazing restrictions for animals and will give you superior contol over the entire colony of fire ants. You will typically use 1.5-2lbs per acre.
Bifen XTS has a 4 - 8 week residual, depending on the amount of rain and UV rays that the area gets. Typically, Bifen XTS as well as many other liquid insecticides only need about 30 minutes to dry. Once dry, they can hold up to rain rather well. If you are experiencing heavy rainfall daily, then I would suggest you wait to apply Bifen XTS when no rainfall is expected within 24 hours. You can reapply this product as needed for control of the grasshoppers. It will kill the grasshoppers within 24 hours of them having contact with the Bifen XTS. For more information on protecting your garden from grasshoppers please read this article written by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
We cannot guarantee that these products will work for rat mites. There has not been enough study on them with these products to gaurantee you results to treat specifically for these type of mites. Oil base prodcuts do however tend to hold up well outdoors and also offer a suffacant for any insect directly sprayed for a faster kill.
Bifen XTS would be the better product to use since it is an oil base product that will tend to hold up well outdoors.
Bifen XTS can be applied once a month to the listed exterior areas.
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.
Bifen XTS will control termites, ants, carpenter ants, fire ants, beetles, chinch bugs, crane flies, crickets, fleas, grasshoppers, Japanese beetles, mole crickets, sod webworms, ticks, termites and other insects listed on the product label. It is not labeled for sugar mites.
Bifen XTS is applied at the rate of 0.07-0.30 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft for Japanese Beetles.
Bifen XTS cannot be used on areas that will be used for grazing by animals.
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.
Bifen XTS is an oil based product so it is not recommended to treat directly on some plants. It could burn if applied in the heat or on sensitive species so we suggest applications around the perimeter so those plants are not injured further.
