You do want to spray Bifen IT over the sod periodically to keep the rest of the population on top of the new sod down.
We recommend removing the Hermit Crabs from the rooms till after the application of Bifen IT has had time to dry.
Yes, Bifen IT is very gentle on turfgrass and other ornamental plants. You should use 0.25 - 0.5 oz per 1,000 square feet to treat leafhoppers.
Bifen IT is an insecticide that will treat for ticks as well as several other labeled insects. It does not act as a repellent. When applied to your yard at the proper mix rate, insects can not detect that the product is there. The insecticide leaves a residual that kills the insects that come in contact with it.
Yes, Bifen IT is labeled for grasshoppers. The mixing ratio is 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
Bifen IT is still the most cost effective professional grade general insecticide on the market. Mix at 1 oz. per gallon of water.
Bifen IT is available for licensed professionals to apply in New York State. We are not able to ship to homeowners but whether you could legally use it would be something you need to ask of the local department that handles pesticide regulations.
There is no waiting period to apply Bifen IT after aeration or seeding.
When treating for chinch bugs with Bifen IT, it is recommended that you do a second treatment 21-30 days after the first treatment. You will use 1 fl. oz. of product per gallon of water. This will treat 1000 square feet. Be sure to water the product in at least 0.5 inches after it has been applied.