According to the product label for Hi-Yield Bug Blaster II Bifenthrin Granules, they must be watered in immediately after application for best results. They must be watered in in order to release the active ingredient. If you do not feel that you will have adequate time to get the product watered in after application, you could always treat the property in smaller sections at a time. You may also want to visit our Fire Ant Control page to see other options for treating fire ants as well.
Hi-Yield Bug Blaster II Bifenthrin Granules does not leach into the soil, but it is generally recommended to apply this product at least 5 feet away from a vegetable garden.
Hi-Yield Bug Blaster II Bifenthrin Granules are labeled for the following insects: Armyworms, Cutworms, Sod Webworm, Leafhoppers, Mealybugs, Ants, Centipedes, Chinch Bugs, Fleas, Imported Fire Ants, Millipedes, Mole Crickets, Scorpions, Ticks, Pillbugs, and Sowbugs.
Yes, Hi-Yield Bug Blaster II Bifenthrin Granules are labeled for fleas and ticks. This will last in the soil for 2-3 months. Be sure to water the product in after application. You will apply 2.3-4.6 lbs of product per 1000 square feet. This product can be applied at any time as long as the ground is not frozen. Please take a moment to review our flea and tick control guides for more tips on treating and preventing these pests.
For best results, Hi-Yield Bug Blaster II Bifenthrin Granules should be watered in immediately after application in order to release the active ingredient.
The Hi-Yield Bug Blaster II Bifenthrin Granules do need to be activated with rainfall or irrigation, but you should not apply the product while it is raining or when the ground is completely saturated. If you have several consecutive days of rain, then it would be better to wait until the rain has stopped and the ground is not water-logged to apply the product, then you can activated it with 0.1 - 0.5 inches of watering immediately after application.
Hi-Yield Bug Blaster II Bifenthrin Granules will leave a residual to prevent ground wasps. Keep in mind that these solitary wasps are only active for a short time of year and tend to return to the same areas each year. They also prefer sandy, dry soil, so you can take steps to adjust the soil in the area to help deter these insects.
According the Hi-Yield Blaster II Bifenthrin Granules label, you do not want to apply more than 200lbs of this product per acre per year.
Hi-Yield Bug Blaster II Bifenthrin Granules should NOT be applied to areas where there is edible vegetation. The vegetables should be discarded if in contact with the product. We do carry products that can be applied to those areas. Please click on the link below for more information. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.