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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient
⚠️ Don't buy duplicates. All products below contain bifenthrin as the active ingredient. They differ only in concentration, formulation type, and price — not in how they work or what they kill. Buying two different brands is buying the same pesticide twice.
Talstar P
FMC · Emulsifiable concentrate
7.9% bifenthrin
Professional
Bifen IT
Control Solutions · Emulsifiable concentrate
7.9% bifenthrin
Professional (generic Talstar)
Bifen XTS
Control Solutions · Xylene-based EC
25.1% bifenthrin
Professional — outdoor/turf
Brigade 2EC
FMC · Emulsifiable concentrate
22.4% bifenthrin
Agricultural
Ortho Home Defense
Scotts · RTU spray
0.05% bifenthrin
Consumer
Bifen L/P (granular)
Control Solutions · Granular
0.2% bifenthrin
Professional lawn
🎯 Target Pests
✓Ants (30+ species)
✓Cockroaches
✓Fleas
✓Ticks
✓Mosquitoes
✓Spiders
✓Scorpions
✓Crickets
✓Silverfish
✓Earwigs
✓Centipedes
✓Millipedes
✓Stink Bugs
✓Asian Lady Beetles
✓Boxelder Bugs
✓Bed Bugs (contact)
✓Wasps
✓Hornets
✓Whiteflies
✓Aphids
✓Mealybugs
✓Mites
✓White Grubs
✓Chinch Bugs
✓Sod Webworms
⚗️ Mixing & Dilution Guide
Rates below are general guidelines. Always follow your specific product label — rates vary by brand and application site.
General perimeter spray (Talstar P / Bifen IT)
0.5–1 fl oz / gal water
Apply 3-foot band up foundation and 3 feet out on soil/mulch. These two products are identical — use whichever is less expensive per oz of active ingredient.
Mosquito barrier treatment (foliage)
0.33–0.5 fl oz / gal
Apply to foliage, underside of leaves, shrubs. Apply evening only. Highly toxic to bees — never apply to blooming plants.
Termite soil treatment (preventive)
1 fl oz / gal
Apply as soil drench around foundation. Bifen XTS at higher concentration may be more economical for large volume soil treatments.
Indoor crack & crevice
0.33 fl oz / gal
Apply at lowest label rate for indoor use. Keep people and pets out until dry (approximately 30 minutes).
⚠️ Safety & Precautions
- Extremely toxic to fish, amphibians, and aquatic invertebrates — keep away from storm drains and water features
- Highly toxic to bees when wet — apply evening only, never to blooming flowers
- Cats are sensitive to pyrethroids — keep off treated surfaces until fully dry
- Bifen XTS contains xylene solvent — additional precautions for skin/eye exposure during mixing
- REI: 12 hours agricultural, 30 minutes residential (dry)
Example
0.5 oz
per gallon
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🐛 Pests This Treats — Learn More
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🌿 Environmental & Ecological Impact
🔄 Alternatives & Related Products
Same chemical class or different approaches to the same pests.
🔄Permethrin
Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
🔄Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
Cypermethrin
Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
🔄Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
Deltamethrin
Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
↔️Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
Pyrethrin
Different approach: Botanical Pyrethrin
↔️Different approach: Botanical Pyrethrin
Boric Acid
Different approach: Inorganic
Different approach: Inorganic
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is bifenthrin safe for pets?
Follow the product label. Keep pets out of treated areas until completely dried (2–4 hours for sprays). Once dry, treated surfaces pose minimal risk to dogs and cats.
Q: Can I use bifenthrin indoors?
Check the specific product label — formulations vary. Baits and dusts often have indoor labeling; concentrates and granulars are typically outdoor.
Q: How long does bifenthrin last after application?
Residual varies by formulation, surface type, weather, and UV exposure. Indoor applications last longer than outdoor. Check the product label for re-application intervals.
Q: What should I do if exposed?
Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water. For eye contact, rinse 15–20 minutes. For ingestion or severe symptoms, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Have the product label available.
📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Talstar P — Safety Data Sheet
View the official SDS document for this product directly on the CDMS label database.
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For informational and educational purposes only. PestControlBasics.com is not a licensed pest control operator and does not provide pest control advice, recommendations, or professional services. All pesticide applications must comply with the product label — the label is the law under FIFRA (7 U.S.C. § 136). Always read the full label before use. Consult a licensed pest management professional for infestations involving structural damage, public health pests, or any situation where safety is a concern. SDS/MSDS links open third-party sources; PestControlBasics.com is not responsible for their content.