Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide

Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide, manufactured by Bayer, is a miticide used to control mites that are resistant to other pesticides. It can be sprayed directly onto the foliage of plants the mites are targeting to kill them.

This product delivers a quick knockdown and residual control of mites and all stages of whiteflies for four to eight weeks. Because Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide offers a unique mode of action, it will target mites and other listed pests that may build resistance to other products for effective control.

Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide is a highly effective insecticide and miticide that gives a quick knockdown against pests like mites and whiteflies on ornamental plants, recreational areas, and more. 

Tools Needed

You will need either a hose-end sprayer, handheld pump sprayer, backpack sprayer, or spray rig. For smaller sized residential treatments, we recommend a handheld 1-gallon pump sprayer or a 4-gallon backpack sprayer.

How to Use

• Step 1: Determine how much Forbid 4F you will need by measuring the square footage of the treatment area. To do this, measure the treatment area's length and width in feet, then multiply them together (length x width = square footage). To get acres, take the square footage and divide by one acre (square footage / 43,650 sq. ft. = acreage). The use rate for Forbid 4F is 2 to 6 ml per 5 gallons of spray solution for mites and 3 to 6 mL in 5 gallons of water to treat whiteflies. Refer to the label for specific application rate and restrictions. 
• Step 2: Once you have determined how much Forbid 4F you will need, fill your spray tank with halfway full of clean water and then add Forbid 4F according to your calculations. Fill with the other half of water and then agitate the sprayer until the product is well-mixed.
• Step 3: Spray Forbid on infested plants, completely covering foliage. You can use a coarse spray, drench, or broadcast.

Where to Use

Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide can be used on ornamental plants in and around parks, golf courses, recreational areas, and residential or commercial buildings. It can be applied to shrubs, trees (including non-bearing fruit and nut trees), flowers and foliage plants in outdoor landscapes.

When to Use

For best results, treatments should be made when the whitefly or mite population begins to build and before a damaging population becomes established.

Safety Information

Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when mixing and applying this product. 

Keep people and pets away from treated areas until the spray has dried. 

Special Considerations

Avoid excess application that results in runoff from plant foliage. You can apply a surfactant to improve coverage on hard to wet foliage.