Bifen 2EC Select Bifenthrin Insecticide – Compare to Baseline® & Bifen XTS

Overview

Bifen 2EC Select is a professional termiticide / insecticide / miticide featuring bifenthrin 25.1% (2 lb active per gallon). It’s built for broad-spectrum control on labeled sites including lawns and grounds, ornamental gardens/parks, and residential & noncommercial structure perimeters when used according to the EPA-approved label.

It’s a go-to choice for perimeter and landscape pest programs where you want a reliable residual against a wide range of crawling and flying pests—plus labeled turf and ornamental pests.

Important: This product includes termite directions and states that termite applications may require licensed/registered applicators depending on your state. Always follow all label requirements.

Key Features

• Bifenthrin 25.1% (Group 3A insecticide)
• Labeled for lawns & grounds, ornamentals/trees, and perimeter pest control on and around buildings
• Broad-spectrum control across multiple pest categories (per label)
• Professional concentrate for mix-and-apply flexibility
• Comparable to Baseline® and Bifen XTS
• Do not use in greenhouses or nurseries (see label)

Specific Weeds / Pests Controlled

Bifen 2EC Select is labeled for control of a wide range of pests on specified sites. Always consult the label for the complete list and use directions.

Lawns & Grounds (selected labeled pests)

• Annual Bluegrass Weevil (Listronotus, formerly Hyperodes)
• Armyworms
• Billbugs
• Crane Flies
• Crickets
• Cutworms
• Earwigs
• Fall Webworms
• Fleas (adults, larvae)
• Grasshoppers
• Mites
• Sod Webworms
• Spittlebugs
• Ants
• Chinch Bugs
• Imported Fire Ants
• Japanese Beetles (adult)
• Mole Crickets
• Stink Bugs
• Ticks

Ornamentals & Trees (selected labeled pests)

• Ants
• Aphids
• Bagworms
• Black Vine Weevil (Adults)
• Brown Soft Scales
• Broad Mites
• Budworms
• California Red Scale (crawlers)
• Douglas-fir Needle Midge
• Elm Leaf Beetles
• Fungus Gnats (adults)
• Gypsy Moth Caterpillars
• Lace Bugs
• Leafhoppers
• Mealybugs
• Pine Needle Scales (crawlers)
• San Jose Scales (crawlers)
• Whiteflies
• European Red Mite
• Spider Mites
• Thrips
• Leafrollers
• Twig Borers
• Zimmerman Pine Moth
• Leafminers
• Pecan Leaf Scorch Mite

Perimeter / Around Buildings (selected labeled pests)

• Ants (excluding pharaoh and harvester ants)
• Bees
• Centipedes
• Chiggers
• Clover Mites
• Hornets
• Mosquitoes
• Roaches (Cockroaches)
• Scorpions
• Sowbugs (Pillbugs)
• Spiders (Black Widow Spiders)
• Springtails
• Ticks (Brown Dog Ticks)
• Wasps

Termites: The label includes directions for preventing and controlling termite infestations in and around structures and construction (follow all label and state requirements).

Application & Use Details

Bifen 2EC Select is a concentrate that is mixed with water and applied to labeled sites as directed on the product label.

Common labeled use areas (see label for full directions)

• Lawns and grounds
• Ornamentals and trees (foliar and labeled methods)
• Perimeter band treatments and other exterior structural treatments (as limited by label)
• Termite prevention/control treatments in and around structures and construction (where permitted and as directed)

Important label notes

• Do not use in greenhouses or nurseries.
• Follow label restrictions for outdoor surface and space sprays (spot/crack-and-crevice limits and permitted uses).
• Do not apply or irrigate to the point of run-off; follow all drift/runoff precautions.
• Apply only at labeled rates/intervals; do not exceed maximum rates.

Always read and follow the complete product label for rates, mixing, application methods, reapplication intervals, and site/pest restrictions.

FAQ

What is Bifen 2EC Select used for?

It’s labeled for broad-spectrum pest control on lawns/grounds, ornamentals/trees, and for perimeter pest control around buildings. The label also includes termite directions for use in and around structures and construction.

Is this comparable to Baseline® or Bifen XTS?

Yes—Bifen 2EC Select is a bifenthrin concentrate commonly used as a comparable option to Baseline® and Bifen XTS in professional pest management programs.

Can I use it in a greenhouse or nursery?

No. The label specifically states DO NOT use in greenhouses, nurseries.

Does this product control mosquitoes and ticks?

The label includes mosquitoes and ticks (including Brown Dog Ticks) for perimeter/outdoor treatments when applied according to label directions and restrictions.

Do termite treatments require a license?

The label states it is only for use by individuals/firms licensed or registered by the state to apply termiticide products, and requirements vary by state. Always check your state rules and follow the label.

Compliance & Technical Information

EPA Registration Number: 42750-395-89442

Active Ingredients:
Bifenthrin – 25.10%

Signal Word: WARNING

Target Pest List:
See label for complete list. Labeled pests include (selected): Ants (excluding pharaoh and harvester ants), Mosquitoes, Roaches (Cockroaches), Spiders (Black Widow Spiders), Ticks (Brown Dog Ticks), Chiggers, plus numerous turf and ornamental pests.

Label:
Download Product Label (PDF)

SDS:
Download Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Fact Sheet:
Download Product Fact Sheet

This product is a federally registered pesticide. Always read and follow all label instructions before use. Use strictly according to the EPA-approved label.