Bifen IT is labeled to use for bed bugs (not for residential areas), however we advise following our Bed Bug Guide that provides information on which items to use and where to apply them. Our Bed Bug Kits provide the best and most economical combination of products recommended for treating for bed bugs in your home.
Bifen IT and Termidor should not be mixed for termite control. Bifenthrin products used to be considered a good form of termite treatment, but bifenthrin acts as a repellent and now a days almost all professional termite companies are using non-repellents, such as Termidor SC. We have a great article called How To Do A Termite Treatment that explains how to perform a treatment using a non-repellent termiticide.
Yes, Bifen IT can be applied and dried to areas indoors (that are listed on the product label) prior to the entry of your cats. The surfaces should be dried completely before they return.
Adding a surfactant to Bifen IT outdoors does help the product adhere and increase effectiveness during the residual period.
As long as you follow instructions for each product, yes, you can tank mix Bifen IT with a fungicide.
Yes, Bifen IT is labeled for silverfish and will do a great job helping to eliminate them. Be sure to spray in all of the cracks and crevices where silverfish are known to harbor for best results. You will mix 1 oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. and it can be applied every 30 days on the outside of the structure and every 90 days to the indoor cracks and crevices. Keep in mind that these pests frequent humid areas such as bathrooms and stored paper goods like files and wallpaper, so non-chemical steps to correct those conditions will help eliminate this pest.
Yes, Bifen IT is labeled to eliminate carpenter ants. The residual indoors is 90 days and 30 days outdoors. This product can be used as a broadcast across your lawn as well. It is rainproof after 6 hours.
We are not aware of any issues with using a bifenthrin product on St Augustine. This active is known for being super gentle on plants, so it should not harm it when used as directed on the product label.
Bifen IT is not labeled to control slugs. Slugs put down a continuous layer of mucus which makes it impossible for dried deposits of insecticide sprays to reach the actual slug. You will need to use a slug bait such as Sluggo Plus or Hi-Yield Improved Slug and Snail Bait to control the slugs.
If birds ingest enough insects that have been killed by Bifen IT, it can be toxic to them.
Bifen IT is labeled for stink bugs. You can use it indoors and outdoors but it is not labeled for use in a vegetable garden. We suggest using Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor Broad Use Insecticide with 10% Permethrin. It can be used on certain edible vegetation not grown for sale. Please take a few minutes to read the product label to see if the plants you need to treat are listed.
Bifen IT should be applied and dried prior to the entry of the dogs. Once dry, it is safe for their return. It will not reactivate when wet again.Your dog would have to eat a lot of grass most likely to get sick, and he/she would probably get much more sick from the grass then the product. However, of course we recommend anything you can do to minimize your dog from eating the grass.
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.