The best place to store a product like Bifen XTS is in a secure location that is away from extreme heat or cold. If it is stored in this type of area, the shelf life is 3-5 years from the date of purchase. A storage shed may or may not be a good location depending on how well the temperature inside the shed is regulated.
Yes, Bifen XTS is legal to use in Minnesota without an applicators license or permit provided you are not charging to do any services with it. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance.
With Bifen XTS, you will water the lawn for approximately 7.5 minutes to achieve a 1/4 inch of water. This will help the product get down into the soil to eliminate the chinch bugs.
Per the product label for Bifen XTS when treating for armyworms, watering or mowing should be delayed for 24 hours following application.
As long as the surface you are applying Bifen XTS to is not heavily wet or dripping water, it can be applied. Generally you want to apply when rain is not expected within 24 hours after application.
The mixing ratio for Bifen XTS is .75 fluid ounces per five gallons of water.
No, Bifen XTS is not labeled for use on any edibles.
Bifen XTS does not stain, but you cannot spray as a broadcast over cement. You can only spray over cracks and crevices and you can spot treat on the structure where the boxelder bugs maybe gathering and trying to get in.
No, Bifen XTS will not harm the seals on your sprayer. It can be used in all types of sprayers as it is mixed with water. Please let us know if we can assist you any further.
Yes, when using Bifen XTS as directed on the product label, it is safe. It can have an odor, but this should subside as the product dries.
Bifen XTS is labeled for roaches and will kill them. However, we would recommend uing our Roach Control Rotation A Kit. It comes with everything you will need to do a complete treatment for roaches. Please check out our Roach Control Guide for tips on how to treat and prevent roaches.
STEP 1: Baiting - Maxforce FC Magnum Roach Bait Gel
*To use the Maxforce FC Magnum tube, remove the closed tip by gently unscrewing it, and replace it with one of the included reuseable open tips. Use the provided plastic plunger or a bait gun to dispense the gel.
*Apply small bait placements approximately
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
No, Bifen XTS will not harm chickens if used as directed. We would recommend removing the chickens out of the area while you are doing the treatment. Once the product has dried completely, it is safe for them to go back into the area.
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 a good choice for either a broadcast application or for individual mound drenching for fire ants and other ants. Be sure to follow the application instructions on the product label. If you already see ants indoors, then we recommend our Indoor Ant Kit which contains baits to take out the entire colony.
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.
Yes, Bifen XTS can be used to treat your entire lawn/turfgrass. Bifen XTS may be used as a broadcast treatment. To accomplish uniform control when applying to dense grass foliage, use volumes of up to 10 gallons per 1000 square feet. For low water volume usage, less than 2 gallons/1000 square feet, addition of a non-ionic or silicone based surfactant (0.25% v/v) is recommended, as is immediate irrigation of treated area with at least 0.25 inches of water following application to ensure efficacy of sub-surface pests including mole crickets. It is best to apply the product early in the morning or later in the evening, avoiding the higher temperatures of the afternoon hours.
Bifen XTS is not labeled to treat termites in a lawn or landscaped area. There will always be termites in your yard and there is not really much you can do about it. If you feel you need to treat you can use a product like Bayer Advanced Termite Killer Ready to Spread Granules to treat instead.
