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  • Asked by Mike from Orlando,fl
    10/02/2011
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    I just put down a new lawn, which came with bugs. Is Bifen IT safe to apply to lawns?
    A
    Absolutely.  Bifen IT is not only great for indoors and outside your home, but it is labeled for lawn and ornamental plants as well.  It is a very popular product to be applied to shrubs, bushes, and trees to get rid of mosquitoes, and is great for applying to lawns for chinch bugs and other pests.  The main place you should not apply it is to anything edible, like a garden.
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  • Asked by Shirley from 01923
    07/11/2012
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    Can Bifen IT be used in hose end sprayer with dial dilution control?
    Can Bifen IT be used in hose end sprayer with dial dilution control? My sprayer can be micro adjusted for dilution rates per gallon of water.
    A
    Bifen IT can be used in a hose end sprayer that can be calibrated for the specific usage rate that fits your needs. be sure to review the Bifen IT product label to find the usage rate you will need to use.
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    6 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kelly from Forsyth Ga
    08/02/2012
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    Can Bifen IT be used to control/kill fleas in an empty house?
    Just purchased a house and the previous owner had dogs which were not treated and the yard was not treated. we are working on the house and there is nothing inside and am just wondering if this can be used along the baseboards/windows/etc since the house is empty?
    A
    You can use Bifen IT in all of the cracks and crevices along baseboards, door frames, window frames and places where cables pipes and wires enter through the walls and it will help control fleas in that area. Bifen IT cannot be used as a broadcast spray indoors over floors where fleas are known to develop and because of this is not usually chosen for flea control indoors. We recommend you use Ultracide for indoor flea control. It is our recommendation and industry standard that you vacuum immediately before the application of Ultracide and every day or every other day after the application for the next two weeks. Vacuums can physically remove a decent percentage of flea eggs that are in the carpet, along with much of the organic crud that the flea larvae feed on. A critical part of the diet of the larva is dried blood, present there as fecal material from the fleas that are on the pets. Wherever the pets spend time, they will shed the fecal matter and the eggs, so it is extremely important that you focus on these potential hot spots where the pets sleep. A vacuum also will remove a small percentage of larvae, but the larva is pretty tenacious, and will wrap around the carpet fibers down there at the base of the pile, and hold on for dear life as the vacuum passes by. The pupa is even tougher to physically remove, for it uses fibers as part of its "cocoon". The vacuum will stimulate the flea adults still in their pupa form to quickly emerge as the adult, and at this point perhaps be sucked up in the vacuum. Even if they are not removed by the vacuum, at least they now are exposed and susceptible to your treatment.   After two weeks most infestations require that you do a second application of the Ultracide and continue with the vacuuming.
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  • Asked by Olga from Miami
    09/09/2013
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    If I sprayed Bifen IT to my vegetables garden soil before planting, do I have to remove the soil?
    A
    Bifen IT is not labeled for edible vegetation and the soil should not be treated if you are planting edible crops in that area. Bifen IT has a residual that lasts even after it is applied. Please plant in a new location.
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  • Asked by Ad from Cleveland, Mississippi
    09/24/2013
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    How much water should be used to dilute 1 oz of Bifen IT to kill bird mites?
    A
    The mixture for Bifen IT is 1 fl oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft.
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  • Asked by Ryan from Elkton, Florida
    03/26/2014
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    My dog recently got out, now I have ticks on my ceiling. I bought Bifen IT, will this kill them?
    I also got the backpack sprayer. I want to do my own yearly pest control. So, what are some other chemicals that I need. I live in NorthEast Florida. Thanks
    A
    Yes, Bifen IT is labeled and works very well on ticks. However, it is important to incorporate an IGR (insect growth regulator) into the Bifen IT solution. Nyguard IGR is an exceptional IGR that is works well to control the growth cycle of ticks and prevents the ticks from being able to lay eggs.
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  • Asked by Mike from Mercer, Wisconsin
    06/05/2014
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    When using Bifen I/T 7.9% as a lawn mosquito control, will it kill the beneficial dragonflies?
    It's pleasant to watch the dragonflies gorging on mosquitoes as they fly around the yard and help us out as they feed. Since my wife already sprayed most of the turf, I hope the dragonflies (quite large ones) are not affected by alighting on the grass.
    A
    The Bifen IT is not a selective insecticide so were a dragon fly to land on a surface sprayed with the Bifen it could die from it. It can help to avoid main landing areas for the dragonflies if you do not want to lower the population around the home.
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  • Asked by John from Louisville ,illinois
    09/11/2014
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    I'm looking for the best spray to use indoors and outdoors.
    I want the best all around product that will help me rid myself of all common bugs in and around my house without any residue left on the carpet. Currently, I'm on a quarterly program but just would like to be able to do it myself to my expectations without relying on someone else to do it when they schedule. This product needs to be pet safe also, could you advise me on which one to use? Thanks for your help
    A
    We would recommend using Bifen IT. It is a wonderful general pesticide that can be used indoors and outdoors. It dries clear as well. Indoors, you will spray along the baseboards and cracks and crevices. Outdoors, Bifen IT can be broadcast across the lawn, sprayed on trees (non edibles), flowers, shrubs, etc. This product is not labeled to be used on any type of edibles. You will mix 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water. Bifen IT has a residual of up to 90 days indoors and 30 days outdoors. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Mark from Tuscaloosa, Al
    09/18/2014
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    What is the best general purpose insecticide you offer? We are treating for roaches, spiders..etc.
    I am looking for something since I no longer use an exterminator. Thanks
    A
    We would recommend Bifen IT as a great general insecticide. It is labeled for spiders, roaches, and over 75 other pests. It can be used indoors and outdoors. The residual is up to 90 days indoors and 30 days outdoors. Bifen IT can also be broadcast across your lawn, sprayed on trees, shrubs, flowers, etc. It cannot be sprayed on any type of edibles. Indoors, you will spray along the baseboards and cracks and crevices. You will mix 1 fl. oz. of Bifen IT per gallon of water. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Tim from New Lisbon
    06/18/2015
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    Should I spray Perimeter or whole lawn with Bifen IT?
    I have been spraying the whole lawn in the past as well as the perimeter. Is it just as effective to spray only the perimeter or should one spray inside of that like on trees and shrubs? Can you please help me on this question
    A
    Whether you should spray your whole lawn or just the perimeter with Bifen I/T or any other insecticide is entirely dependent on what pests you are primarily treating for. For example, if fleas, ants, chinch bugs or crickets are your main pests, we would suggest continuing to spray your whole lawn. If mosquitoes and flies are your main pests, then focusing your sprays on bushes, trees and areas of dense foliage would be best. But at any time if you feel it gives you better control over all the pests in your area to treat the whole yard then that is entirely up to you.
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  • Asked by Chuck from Queen Creek, Arizona
    07/04/2015
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    Is there a shelf life of Bifen I/T? If so how long?
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    Bifen IT should be used within 3 years of the date of purchase. It is important to store insecticides out of direct sunlight and out of extreme temperatures
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  • Asked by Andrea from Acequia, Idaho
    04/11/2016
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    What pests does Bifen IT kill?
    Does it kill chiggers, fleas of different types, bed bugs?
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    Bifen IT is labeled to kill chiggers, fleas and bed bugs (not in residential areas) along with 75 other different insects commonly found around the house hold. 

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  • Asked by Frances from Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
    06/05/2016
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    Do you ship to Ontario Canada?
    Do you ship to Ontario Canada
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    We do not ship internationally at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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  • Asked by Dustin from Pa
    06/07/2016
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    Does Bifen IT work well for clover mites?
    I have tons of little red bugs (I'm assuming are clover mites) all over my wooden patio fence and furniture. Will this work to get rid of them?
    A

    Bifen IT is labeled to treat for clover mites when used accordingly. Clover mites are barely smaller than a pinhead. You may notice clover mites as dark red moving specks which occur in large numbers. They are generally found crawling aroudn doors, windows, sidings, curtains, or furniture. Be sure to treat the ground at least 5-10 feet from the structure where you are seeing the clover mites.  

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  • Asked by Lynda from Central, Fl
    09/04/2016
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    How do I mix Bifen IT in a one gallon sprayer for sod webworms?
    A

    When using Bifen IT to treat for soil dwelling pests such as sob webworms, the rate is not per gallon of water but per 1000 sq ft as you would use sufficient water to cover the target area and get the product to the pest.  Per the product label: To accomplish uniform control when applying to dense grass foliage, use volumes of up to 10 gallons per 1000 square feet.  You would use 0.18 - 0.25 fluid oz. per 1000 sq. ft for sod webworms.  Higher treatment rates (up to 1 fluid oz. per 1000 square feet) may be necessary if high pest pressure exists and if the grass is maintained taller than 1 inch.

    In general 1 gallon can cover 1000 sqft but for sod webworms the amount of water needed could be higher depending on the grass foliage, equipment used, how fast you walk, etc.

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  • Asked by Carol from Tarpon Springs, Fl
    10/15/2016
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    Can too much water be used in applying Bifen?
    I have a severe infestation of chinch bugs in my 1500 sf St. Augustine lawn. I sprayed at 1 oz per gallon and then handwatered in. I am concerned that I applied too much water...how do you know that the product is not being diluted too much? Also if I sprayed 3 days ago can I water in fertilizer now without making the Bifen less effective?
    A

    As long as Bifen IT was applied as directed on the label and watered in as required for chinch bugs (at least 0.25 inch of irrigation) after application, you can go ahead and water in the fertilizer.  It will not move much farther into the soil as it is designed to bind to the soil. If more water was used that would just have pushed it down into the soil better and will be fine.

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  • Asked by Harjit from Fowler, Ca
    08/04/2017
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    Can we mix Bifen IT and Demand CS ?
    A

    Bifen IT and Demand CS have very similar active ingredients, so it would not be of any benefit to mix these two products together. If you would like to tell us more about what pest you are treating and where, then we are happy to give you further advice on your treatment.

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  • Asked by Kevin
    08/24/2017
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    How long should I wait for dethatching after applying Bifen IT for chinch bugs?
    I plan to dethatch about 3 or 4 days after applying Bifen IT for Chinch Bugs. Will that make it less effective? I'm doing a 2nd application in about 2 weeks. Also, can it be watered into the lawn the day after or later? I used a hose end sprayer.
    A

    You should dethatch first and then treat with Bifen IT for increased effectiveness. You should water in the product after application to reach the areas they feed. 

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  • Asked by Lisa from Charlotte, Nc
    06/09/2018
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    Can I use the Bifen IT in a backpack fogger for outdoor use?
    A

    Bifen IT cannot be used a ULV or thermal fogging machine. You can use it in a handheld or backpack sprayer or a mist blower such as the Solo 451.

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  • Asked by Bj from Ms
    06/18/2018
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    Will Bifen IT kill water bugs and cockroaches?
    A

    Yes, Bifen IT is labeled for roaches and will kill them. This product is not recommended if you have an active infestation of roaches. If you see an occasional roach, this can be used indoors and outdoors for control. The mixing ratio is 1 fl oz per gallon of water.

    Also, please check out our Roach Guide for tips on how to treat and prevent roaches.

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