Bifen IT is labeld to kill the Pine Shoot Beetles (Adults) when applied at 0.5 fl oz to 1.0 fl oz per gallon of water.
Unfortunately there is no easy solution when it comes to pine beetles. Infected trees should be cut down (before the newly hatched beetles fly out of the trees in the spring/summer) and the wood burned or chipped, while other still healthy trees should be sprayed annually to protect them. Because of the natural boring behavior of the beetle they are protected from topically applied insecticides and systemic insecticides (those injected into the tree or applied as a root drench) have proven ineffective for pine beetle infestations. Healthy trees can be protected before the beetles attack by topically spraying them with a synthetic pyrethroid,
You should contact your local cooperative extension office to find out the best time to start spraying in your region.
No, if applied as a crack and crevice application along baseboards, around window and door frames, in corners, under cabinets & sinks, etc as instructed per the product label, the areas where Bifen IT has been applied do not need to be cleaned after application.
Yes, Bifen IT will help control carpenter bees when it is applied to surfaces where the carpenter bees land. We also recommend dusting the carpenter bee holes with an insecticide dust such as Delta Dust to help kill any larva inside. Do not plug the holes for at least 30 days after dusting to prevent the developing larva from drilling a new hole to exit.
Please view our Carpenter Bee Treatment Guide for more information
Bifen IT could kill Japanese cedar longhorned beetles if it were applied directly to the insects, or you can use Bifen IT to help protect trees from this insect by spraying the trunks of vulnerable trees. Bifen IT will not kill existing infestations since the larvae will create tunnels under the bark and/or cover them with frass. These (and many other) beetles are most likely to infest trees that are already weak from some other stress, so overall good care of the trees is the best prevention.
You can learn more about this insect in this Extension article.
Bifen IT cannot be used to treat wood infesting insects in furniture, only when they are directly infesting the structure per the product label. BoraCare is the best product for wood that is unpainted/unstained. If the wood is stained/pained you will be required to strip the piece of furniture to get rid of any paint, stain or finish (Boracare will not work on finished wood). Boracare is the only insecticide that can penetrate into the wood to kill the immature beetles before they chew their way out of the wood and damage the furniture. If it is just one piece of furniture that is infested and you do not want to strip off the finish you can also contact local furniture finishers or pest control operators who may offer a heat chamber. Heating the table up to over 140 degrees for several hours will any pest that is inside.
Bifen IT is not labeled for Bermuda mites (eriophyid mite) but we would advise to consider a product like Triple Crown T&O Insecticide.
Triple Crown T & O Insecticide is specifically labeled for the Eriophyid Mite and applied at 7.5 fl oz per 100 gallons of water (0.07 fl oz per gallon of water). Per the MITES footnote on page 5 of the product label, to ensure optimal control of eriophyid mites, apply in combination with the labeled application rate of a surfactant. A second application, five to seven days after the first, may be necessary to achieve acceptable control
Bifen IT is safe to be used around a well and with well water as long as where you are treating isn't within 3 feet of the well.
Bifen IT is labeled for spittlebugs however will not be effective (or other pesticides) against the nymphs as they are protected inside their spittle masses from any pesticide sprays. A strong stream of water will wash the froth away, exposing the nymph to predators or drying out. You may contact your local cooperative extension office for further recommendations that have proven to be successful in your area.
Bifen IT should not be used near or around bodies of water, due to runoff and drift concerns. You may consider trying Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate instead, as an alternative option. One of the best features of Essentria IC3 is that it has no aquatic toxicity. This means you can apply the product near or over water for spiders, mosquitoes and other water flying insects or water dwelling pests with no worries about harming aquatic life. You can refer to the product label for a full list of target pests, and for complete application instructions.
No, Bifen IT and Dominion 2L should not be mixed together as these products are not labeled for that type of use. Please be sure to review the product labels for more information and complete application instructions for each product.
Bifen IT is applied with a pump sprayer to interior cracks and crevices as directed on the product label quarterly.
Bifen IT can be used as long as animals are out of the area during treatment until dry. Please be sure to refer to the product label for complete instructions on application.
Bifen IT is not labeled for use in ULV or Thermal Fogging devices, but can be used in standard mist blowers.
Most of the Ryobi machines state in the manual that they do not allow for use of professional grade products which is what we mainly carry. You would need to contact the Ryobi manufacturer for the best advice on a product to use. The only option we have that might be an option is the Mosquito Beater Which is a consumer grade product.
Yes Bifen IT will kill spotted lantern flys. Please be sure to review the Supplemental Label for Spotted Lantern Fly for more information and complete application instructions.
There really are no temperature/time restrictions for applying Bifen IT. It can be applied at any time of day as long as you are not expecting any rain for at least 24 hours.
You can apply Bifen IT at any time during the day unless you want to avoid beneficial insects like bees, then applying in the late afternoon or early morning when they are not active is best.
When treating exterior foundations, siding, around windows, doors, etc using Bifen IT at the advised labeled rate of 0.5 to 1 fl oz per gallon of water, there should be no staining, discoloration or visible residue. Make sure you are shaking the contents of the sprayer when mixing and during the application to ensure the insecticide is completely suspended throughout the water, especially as the mixed solution gets low.
Per the Bifen IT product label: Bifen I/T will not discolor or otherwise harm surfaces that water alone will not discolor or otherwise harm
Bifen IT is labeled for grasshoppers. Please be sure to carefully read the product label for specific application instructions.
