
Lawnstar/Bifen LP Granules
Lawnstar/Bifen LP Granules are a highly effective insecticide solution for controlling a broad spectrum of turf and ornamental pests. This product is a popular choice among lawn care professionals due to its robust formulation, long residual activity, and versatile application.
Active Ingredient: Bifenthrin (0.2%)
Target Pests:
- Hymenoptera: Ants (including fire ants)
- Orthoptera: Crickets (including mole crickets), grasshoppers
- Coleoptera: Grubs, chinch bugs
- Lepidoptera: Armyworms, cutworms, sod webworms
- Isoptera: Termites (suppression)
- Other Arthropods: Centipedes, chiggers, earwigs, millipedes, roaches, spiders, fleas, ticks
Application Sites:
- Turfgrass: Residential, commercial, and recreational lawns
- Ornamental Landscapes: Around trees, shrubs, flower beds, and groundcovers
- Perimeter Pest Control: Around building foundations, fences, and other structures
Mode of Action:
Bifenthrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide that disrupts the nervous system of target insects. It exerts its effect through both contact and ingestion, providing rapid knockdown and long-lasting residual control.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Broad Spectrum Control: Effectively controls a wide range of common lawn and landscape pests.
- Residual Activity: Provides extended protection against pests for up to 2-3 months with a single application.
- Versatile Application: Can be used as a broadcast application for general pest control or as a spot treatment for specific pest problems like fire ant mounds.
- Low Impact on Non-Target Organisms: When used according to label instructions, it poses minimal risk to birds, mammals, and beneficial insects.
Application Guidelines:
- Calibration: Ensure accurate application by calibrating spreaders according to product label instructions and spreader manufacturer guidelines.
- Uniform Application: Apply granules evenly across the target area using a rotary or drop spreader.
- Irrigation: Lightly irrigate the treated area after application to activate the insecticide and move it into the thatch layer where pests reside.
- Safety Precautions: Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as indicated on the product label.
Environmental Considerations:
- Minimize Runoff: Avoid applying granules before heavy rain or irrigation to prevent runoff and potential contamination of water sources.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Incorporate Bifen LP Granules as part of a comprehensive IPM program that includes cultural, biological, and other control methods.
By following these guidelines, lawn care professionals can achieve optimal pest control results with Lawnstar/Bifen LP Granules while minimizing environmental impact.
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2417 Enterprise Rd.
Orange City, FL, 32763
WARRANTY AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
Seller makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the use and handling of this product other than indicated on the label. Buyer assumes all risk of use and handling of this material when such use and handling are contrary to label instructions.