Bifenthrin 10 EC: Uses, Target Pests and Safety Guidelines

Bifenthrin 10% EC is a broad-spectrum synthetic pyrethroid insecticide and miticide registered under the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC). It provides strong contact and stomach action against a diverse range of chewing caterpillars, sucking insects, mites, and subterranean termites. With long residual activity on treated plant surfaces, it is extensively used in cotton, sugarcane, tea, and vegetable crops.

Last reviewed: 10 November 2026

Chemical class, mode of action and properties

Chemical family: Belongs to the synthetic pyrethroid class (IRAC mode of action Group 3A).
Axonic nerve disruptor: Keeps sodium channels open in insect nerve membranes, causing repetitive nerve impulses, rapid paralysis, and death.
Dual activity: Acts as both an effective insecticide and an acaricide (miticide), controlling destructive phytophagous mites alongside insect pests.
Strong soil binding: Shows low water solubility and binds strongly to soil particles, making it highly effective for subterranean termite management.

Target pests and registered crop uses

Cotton: Spotted bollworms, American bollworms, and whiteflies.
Sugarcane: Subterranean termites infesting setts and root zones during planting.
Tea: Tea mosquito bug, looper caterpillars, and red spider mites.
Rice and vegetables: Leaf folders, stem borers, and green semiloopers.

Application timing, safety and pollinator precautions

Apply at early pest infestation stages using adequate water volume to ensure uniform foliar coverage. Bifenthrin is toxic to fish, aquatic organisms, and honeybees; never apply near fish ponds or during active daytime honeybee foraging. Operators must wear protective overalls, gloves, and face masks during handling and spraying.

Official source

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Common questions

What pests are controlled by Bifenthrin 10 EC?

It controls bollworms, whiteflies, looper caterpillars, leaf folders, red spider mites, and subterranean termites in approved crops.

Is Bifenthrin 10 EC effective against termites in sugarcane?

Yes, Bifenthrin 10 EC is officially registered for termite control in sugarcane, applied over the setts in the furrow during planting.

What precautions must be taken regarding bees and aquatic life?

Bifenthrin is toxic to honeybees and aquatic organisms. Avoid spraying during bee foraging hours and never allow spray drift or container washings into ponds or streams.

General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.

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