Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide
Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide
Forbid 4F, manufactured by Bayer, is a miticide that can be used to control mites that have developed a resistance to other pesticides. Forbid can be sprayed directly to the foliage of plants the mites are targeting to kill them.
Forbid 4F delivers a quick knockdown and residual control of mites and all stages of whiteflies for four to eight weeks. Because Forbid 4F offers a unique mode of action, it will target mites and other listed pests that may build a resistance to other products for effective control.
Tools Needed
To use Forbid 4F 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 for the application. To do this, you will need to calculate the square footage of the treatment area. To do this, measure (in feet) and multiply the area length times the width (length x width = square footage). To get acres, take the square footage and divide by 43,560. (square footage/43,650 = 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.
- 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 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, Forbid 4F treatments should be made when the whitefly or mite population begins to build and before a damaging population becomes established.
Safety Information
Forbid 4F is safe to use when applied according to label directions. Be sure to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when applying. Keep pets and children away from treated outdoors areas until the product has completely 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.
Availability | Online |
Restricted Use | No |
Shipping Restrictions | 8 Ounce: AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Brand | BAYER |
Keith's Pro Tips | "When applying Forbid 4F to treat mites, the earlier you apply, the better. Use this product to treat as soon as possible, as it is more effective on the younger stages of mites and whiteflies." |
Product Drawbacks | This product has a high concentration of active ingredient, so proper measurement is crucial. |
Target Pests | Blister mites, broad mites, flat mites, rust mites, spider mites (including twospotted, southern red, boxwood, spruce and euonymous mites), whiteflies (including sweetpotato, silverleaf, giant and greenhouse). For more target pests please refer to the label. |
Application Equipment | Backpack Sprayer, Gloves, Hose End Sprayer, Pump Sprayer, Spray Rig |
Application Methods | Spot Treatment |
Active Ingredient | Spiromesifen 45.2% |
Product Type | Insecticide |
Formulation | Suspended Concentrate |
Application Rate | You can mix this product from 1.4 - 4 fl oz per 100 gallons of water. For more specific application rates please refer to the label. |
Shelf Life | This product can last up to 2 years when stored in a cool, dry location. |
Yield | One 16 oz bottle of Forbid can make 266 - 1142 finished gallons of product. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Time to Kill | Forbid 4F will begin killing insects within hours of application but can take up to several days to get complete control. |
Comparable Products | Abamectin, Avid |
EPA Registration # | 432-1279 |
Restricted Use | No |
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Shipping Restrictions | AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Availability | Online |
Signal Word | CAUTION |
Keith's Pro Tip | "When applying Forbid 4F to treat mites, the earlier you apply, the better. Use this product to treat as soon as possible, as it is more effective on the younger stages of mites and whiteflies." |
Target Pests Multi | Blister Mites, Boxwood Spider Mite, Broad Mites, Cyclamen Mites, Euonymus Mite, False Spider Mites, Greenhouse Whiteflies, Honeylocust Spider Mite, Lewis Mite, Maple Spider Mite, Mite Eggs, Mite Nymphs, Rust Mite, Silverleaf Whitefly, Southern Red Mites, Spider Mites, Spruce Spider Mites, Sweet Potato Whitefly, Tarsonemid Mites, Tumid Mite, Two Spotted Spider Mite, Whiteflies, Whiteflies Eggs, Whitefly Nymphs |
Time to Kill | Forbid 4F will begin killing insects within hours of application but can take up to several days to get complete control. |
Chemical Type | Insecticide |
Formulation | Suspended Concentrate |
Application Methods | Spot Treatment |
Product Drawbacks | This product has a high concentration of active ingredient, so proper measurement is crucial. |
Active Ingredient | Spiromesifen 45.2% |
Application Equipment | Backpack Sprayer, Gloves, Hose End Sprayer, Pump Sprayer, Spray Rig |
Mix Rate | You can mix this product from 1.4 - 4 fl oz per 100 gallons of water. For more specific application rates please refer to the label. |
Low Use Rate | 0.10 oz./5 gal. |
High Use Rate | 0.20 oz./5 gal. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Yield | One 16 oz bottle of Forbid can make 266 - 1142 finished gallons of product. |
EPA Registration No. | 432-1279 |
Shelf Life | This product can last up to 2 years when stored in a cool, dry location. |
Comparable Products | Abamectin, Avid |
Children or pets? | No |
Property Characteristics | None |
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Q:will Forbid 4F kill clovermite eggs? Will it kill clovermites if they come in contact with over certain period of time? We had tried to get rid of them for 4 years and are unsuccessful, please only answer YES if you have evidence this chemical will kill clovermites thank you12/1/23A:Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide will not control clover mites. To kill clover mites, check out the products in our DIY guide. https://www.solutionsstores.com/clovermite-control
Amanda Chavez
12/4/23Certified Buyer -
Q:Hi there do you ship to Australia?1/24/23A:Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide cannot be bought and shipped to Australia. Each states department of agriculture regulates the use of certain chemicals within products, which may not be approved of in certain states.
Amanda Chavez
1/24/23Certified Buyer -
Q:Can you spray marijuana when it is just starting to flower with forbid ?8/24/20
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Q:Do you have to spray the top and underneath the leaves?5/13/20
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Q:How much ml for 2gal?5/1/20
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Q:Will it kill rodent mites?12/6/19A:Thank you for asking. Unfortunately, Forid is not labeled for use on rodent mites.
MARK RIVERA
1/2/20Certified Buyer -
Q:How can I remove this from my plants that were accidentally sprayed?10/29/19
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Q:What is the mix ratio to a gl of water?9/3/19A:1.2ml per US Gallon 3.78ltr
GSirit
6/4/22Certified Buyer