High visibility after application

It works as a turf and ornamental application and also treats pests in restaurants and other food-handling areas

Though it may not help with roach prevention

Reduces ant populations by 90 percent in four days

It kills psyllids and sawflies and prevents weevils from harming greenhouse plants

Bifen XTS Insecticide for Termites Size:1 Gal EPA Reg No. 53883-189 High visibility after applicationHow Bifen XTS Insecticide Works Bifen XTS Insecticide for Termites gets its name from the active ingredient bifenthrin. This synthetic chemical emulates a naturally occurring substance known as pyrethrin found in chrysanthemums, which works to protect the flowers in the wild. Bifenthrin doesn't immediately knock down the insects. Rather, it works gradually upon contact or ingestion and allows social insects to spread it throughout the colony. Because