David from Morris,il writes
I'm wondering if this would be a better choice to use in my mist sprayer against mosquitos?
Bifen XTS will have a residual of about 4-8 weeks depending on rain and UV rays in the given area. Talstar P has an outdoor residual of approximately 30 days depending on rain and UV rais in the given area. 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. 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.
Answer last updated on: 06/28/2018
