Bifender® SM

Delivers a larger zone of protection through in-season chemigation

Bifender® SM is an insecticide/miticide powered by Vive’s Soil Mobile Allosperse® Technology, designed to deliver a larger zone of protection in the soil. Applied through in-season chemigation, it enables growers to precisely target pests like corn rootworm at the optimal timing, placing the active ingredient directly into the root zone where damage occurs. By improving movement through the soil profile while minimizing binding to soil particles, Bifender® SM provides more consistent coverage, deeper protection, and enhanced in-season pest control.

Active Ingredient Content

Bifenthrin - 1.1 lb/gal

Group 3A Insecticide

Broadcast application delivers consistent soil coverage, placing the active ingredient into the root zone where damage occurs, leaving fewer places for pests to avoid exposure.
Optimized for hassle-free chemigation, it easily applies through irrigation, making it well suited for large-acre operations and growers without in-furrow equipment.
Allows for flexibility in season instead of locking in decisions at planting.
Works well for large acres and for growers without in-furrow equipment.
In-season application allows growers to time an application at 550-684 soil Growing Degree Days (GDD) to target Corn rootworm hatch, aligning control when insects begin to feed on roots.

Corn

Aphids, Armyworm species, Corn Rootworm, Cutworm species, Flea Beetle, Grape Colaspis, Grubs, Root Aphids, Seed Corn beetle, Seed Corn Maggot, Stalkborer, White Grub, Wireworm

Beans (Dry and Succulent)

Beet Armyworm, Cutworms, Fall Armyworm, Western Bean Cutworm, Yellow Striped Armyworm

Brassica

Armyworm, Cutworm, Flea Beetle

Cucurbits

Armyworm, Cucumber Beetle, Cutworm

Eggplant

Armyworm (Beet, Fall, Southern, Yellowstriped), Cutworm

Hops

Armyworm, Cutworm

Peppers

Armyworm (Beet, Fall, Southern, Yellowstriped), Cutworm

Tomatoes

Armyworm (Beet Armyworm, Fall Armyworm, Southern Yellow-striped Armyworm), Corn Rootworm, Cutworm, Flea Beetle

Tuberous and Corm

Grape Colaspis, Rootworm, Southern Potato Wireworm, Sweet Potato Flea Beetle, White Grub, Wireworm

SM solutions deliver a larger zone of protection in-season for better pest defense.

Benefits of Soil Mobile (SM) Technology:

Water-insoluble active ingredients bind to organic matter and minerals in soil, limiting their effectiveness to the top layer.
Soil Mobile Allosperse® coats the active ingredient, reducing its interaction with soil particles.
This coating allows the active ingredient to move with water deeper into the soil profile.
Movement stops once the soil dries, and the Soil Mobile Allosperse irreversibly collapses (This feature eliminates the risk of leaching).