Drew from Boise writes
So I've treated the perimeter and several 'hot spots' with the IT. I can spray directly over an area with 10s/100s of active springtails, come back 5 mins later, and they're still crawling all over the place. Is that normal. I'm at my wits end with these things. Have also applied the L/T granule and seeing little improvement.
Bifen IT is labeled for springtails and should work well to help you get rid of them. It does not kill on contact. The amount of time it takes for a springtail to die after coming into contact with a treated area will depend on a number of factors such as how healthy the springtail is, what stage of life it is in, and how long it spends in contact with a treated surface. It could take anywhere from a couple of hours up to a full day. Also, keep in mind that if you are not treating the main nest, and only the satellite colony, you are only be temporarily fixing your problem. More will appear as they continue to migrate. Springtails are attracted to areas that are high in moisture so if there is a moisture issue this will need to be identified and addressed as well. Until the moisture is gone or the main nest is found and eliminated, you will have an ongoing battle with this pest. You may want to look over our Springtails Treatment Guide for more tips and information.
Answer last updated on: 07/19/2018
