As long as the surface you are applying Bifen XTS to is not heavily wet or dripping water, it can be applied. Generally you want to apply when rain is not expected within 24 hours after application.
Yes, To treat for Japanese beetles, you will mix Bifen XTS at the rate of 0.07-0.15 oz. per gallon of water and apply every 30 days as needed.
Bifen XTS is a great product choice for mosquito control. It will last outdoors for 4-8 weeks, depending on rainfall and UV rays in the area the product is applied.
The most important thing to remember when treating for mosquitoes is that they hang out on the underside of leaves and shrubs. You should treat all shrubs, bushes and trees, remembering to not only treat the main bush or shrub but also the underside of the leaves. The product is best applied with a mist blower or a hang pump sprayer. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, so if there are any areas of standing water where you are treating, those should be treated as well with BTI Mosquito Dunks or Altosid Pro-G Mosquito Larvicide.
You may also want to look over our Mosquito Control Article if you have a moment.
Either sprayer or mister application would be effective with either product as long as the application is thorough. Oil-based products such as Bifen XTS can stain some surfaces. This is not usually a concern in most areas outside, but you should use caution when treating around the siding of a home. Most oil-based products such as Bifen XTS do have a "chemical" odor but it is not especially strong.
Bifen XTS can be applied once a month to the listed exterior areas.
Bifen XTS is labeled as safe on non-bearing fruit and nut trees and would not kill a tree. You should not eat fruit from a tree that was sprayed with Bifen XTS.
The best place to store a product like Bifen XTS is in a secure location that is away from extreme heat or cold. If it is stored in this type of area, the shelf life is 3-5 years from the date of purchase. A storage shed may or may not be a good location depending on how well the temperature inside the shed is regulated.
Two insecticides, like Bifen XTS and Permtherin SFR 36.8%, should not be mixed together. They're both synthetic pyrethroids and creating such a mixture could be too strong and backfire, causing insects to avoid the treated areas. Tekko Pro IGR, however, can be mixed with either of these insecticides. Although Bfien XTS would be the better option in treating chiggers, mosquitoes, fire ants and fleas.
Bifen XTS can be used to control stinkbugs outdoors. Bifen XTS, like most products, is not specifically labeled for stinkbugs because this pest is so new to the industry. Most professionals use the highest allowed usage rate on the product label for the area they are treating when trying to control stinkbugs.You should treat monthly through November for stinkbugs and other overwintering insects. You can start earlier next year around the July or August.