Fabio from Lake Barrington writes
I just got a response from another question suggesting this Solo 451 product along with Bifen IT. In all recommendations I reviewed on this website it is recommended Talstar P as safer product. I understand Bifen is very toxic. Can you please explain the differences between both products? My property has a natural pond in the back (200 ft from the house) and it is a wooden area. Thanks
Talstar P and Bifen IT are essentially the same product but made by different manufacturers. Bifen IT is the low cost, generic version of Talstar with the same efficiency. Talstar P and Bifen IT both share the benefit of being a low toxic option with minimal dermal toxicity. However, since you are close a pond we would recommend using EcoVia EC which is a safe, natural, residual insecticide that can be safely used around bodies of water without harming aquatic life.
Answer last updated on: 05/29/2014