No, the foliage needs to be dry so the Bifen IT can stick to the foliage. You should plan on doing the application when there is no rain the forecast 24 hours before the applications and for 24 hours after the application.
Bifen IT is labeled for flies. You will use 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water. For more information on fly control, please take a few moments to review our treatment article for further pro tips on control of this pest.
Bifen IT should only be applied once every 7 days if you are using the lowest rate. It will not repel insects away or keep them from the area as it is not a true repellent. It is meant to provide a long residual to continue to kill those that contact a treated area for up to 30 days on outside surfaces. If you want a repellent product Mosquito Barrier is an option and can repel for 24 hours up to 30 days.
Bifen IT would be best to treat these insects and many more! Dilute at 1oz per gallon of water.
Bifen IT or other water based bifenthrins are only available in the 7.9% concentration. If you want higher than thatm the oil based Bifen XTSis the only option.
Bifen IT can be sprayed 3 feet up the side of the house, and 3 feet into the soil all the way around the perimteter foundation of the home. When treating for fleas, you will need to apply under decks, under trees, in places where leaves or other yard debris accumulates or areas where dense shrubbery exists. There is little need to spray open, sunny areas, dry and dusty areas or hard surfaces such as patios or driveways as fleas will not be able to develop in those areas. When treating for noseeums, you want to focus on treating those same areas, along with the understands of tree canopies, interior of shrubs and bushes, and damp areas in your lawn.
Bifen IT will not kill flowers if used as directed.
Bifen IT is labeled for bagworms and will kill them if applied before the bags have formed. After the bags have formed, there is little you can do for control other than to physically remove them. A mask is not required if you are applying in a well-venitlated area.
Bifen IT does not require the use of a surfactant unless you are treating for mites and/or spider mites per the product label.
Bifen IT can be applied quarterly to interior cracks and crevices and monthly to listed exterior areas at 1 fl oz per gallon per 1,000 sq ft.
Bifen IT does not require the use of a surfactant unless you are treating for mites and/or spider mites per the product label.
You do not need a professional applicator’s license to purchase Bifen IT for use in Lousiana if you are applying to your own home or property.
Bifen IT is a great product for all the insects you have mentioned, but another good product to be used outdoors is Cyzmic CS. That is because Cyzmic CS has a CapVantage Micro Encapsulation which means that each droplet of insecticide is encased in a protective microscopic capsule, providing a long residual, even in direct sunlight or other harsh weather conditions. The only insect Cyzmic CS is not labeled for that you mentioned is crane flies. Most products are still only going to provide a 30 day residual outdoors in the summer. Be sure to check out our Pest Guides for more details about the most common structural pests.
Bifen IT will not harm, inhibit, or promote any kind of growth in turfgrass when used at the label rates. Apply at 1 oz per 1,000 sqft for most insects with a minimum of .5 gallons per 1,000 sqft.
Spotted Lantern Fly is an invasive pest mostly found in certain areas of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York right now. Penn State Extension has set up an entire website to help track and control this pest. Please visit this site for information on how to report this pest and non-chemical steps recommended:
https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/PlantIndustry/Entomology/spotted_lanternfly/Pages/default.aspx
Here is a guide regarding management of SLF for homeowners:https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-management-for-residents
Some folks are treating trees with dinotefuran, although since these products are not yet labeled for this pest, we cannot be certain as to the efficacy.
https://www.domyown.com/safari-20sg-systemic-insecticide-with-dinotefuran-p-2512.html
can be used as trunk and foliar spray where you have found activity, and the manufacturer has a Supplemental Label you can review on how to use it for that pest. You would use 0.25-0.5 oz per 1000 sq/ft per gallon.
Bifen IT can be tank mixed with other products in a tank sprayer. For something like humic acid, we always recommend a small jar test for compatibility before mixing a full tank. It can also be mixed with other herbicides as long as the herbicide label does not state otherwise. You just want to make sure you apply the right amount of products per gallon and per 1,000 sqft.
Generally, after an application of Bifen IT it should take a few hours to dry outside, typically 4-6 hours.
Yes, Bifen IT can be applied to lawns for control of armyworms. You will apply 0.18-0.25 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft. Please refer to the product label for full mixing and application instructions for treating armyworms (Pages 14-15).