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ADVION^® Evolution Cockroach Gel is the latest in gel bait technology from Syngenta to the Australian professional pest management industry. The new enhanced formulation provides increased bait consumption and improved speed of kill, even when compared with ADVION^® Cockroach Gel.The active ingredient in ADVION^® Evolution Cockroach Gel is indoxacarb – meaning that you get many similar benefits to the original ADVION^® Cockroach Gel you already know. Both ADVION gels are non-staining, have no odor, don’t run, are non-repellent and come in an easy-to-use syringe.New and improved bait matrixThe difference however is the new bait matrix, which has been developed to be even more attractive than the original ADVION^® Cockroach Gel. It’s the revised balance of sugars and proteins and their type that has demonstrated increased attraction.Studies show that ADVION^® Evolution has increased attraction and bait consumption, leading to an improved speed of kill. Which is an improved outcome for your customer. Bio…

TALON^® GT Pro Rodenticide Grain Bait Block from Syngenta is the new addition to the TALON^® family of brodifacoum-based rodenticides. This palatable rodenticide provides pest managers with a quality grain block which kills rats and mice in a single feed. It is for use in and around homes, agricultural, commercial and industrial buildings.New grain bait blockThe high-quality extruded block contains a special milled multigrain mix, food grade attractants bound with wax, anti-moulding agents and a human taste deterrent. It features gnawing channel grooves and exposed grain surfaces. You will find TALON^®GT Pro to be an easy-to-handle product, and your customers will appreciate the minimal odour.Proven resultsBrodifacoum – the active ingredient of the TALON^®rodenticide range — kills rats and mice in a single feed, making it an exceptional solution for both residential and commercial situations.Meet the whole familyThe TALON^® brand is trusted to deliver results. And now with two block…

ADVION^® Cockroach Gel and ADVION^® Ant Gel are now available in multipacks of four gels.

Selling a Mozzie-Free Summer

One of the most challenging tasks facing today’s pest management professional is managing ants in commercial and domestic environments. Ants are huge drivers of pest control business and, when handled with effective techniques, provide a great revenue opportunity. Managing ants is challenging because they are surprisingly complex insects. Ants are one of the most prolific groups of organisms on the planet, with high diversity ad seemingly endless numbers. Further to this, these large populations can either be polygyne (multi-queen) or monogyne (single-queen) colonies. Such diversity means correct identification requires expertise, as features used to identify ants – such antennal segments, colouration, hairs and spines – often require magnification to see. Dealing with outdoor ant problems can be particularly challenging as you can be dealing with extremely large populations, sometimes when treating large areas. Equally, it may be about preventing ants entering the building, as they search for…

By Peter Ambrose-Pearce, Technical Services Lead, PPM ANZ With the 2021 mouse plague and then the high rainfall and flooding in eastern Australia, I have been  asked “How does the wet weather change rodents habits and behaviour?”  Rodents are smart, cunning critters that take advantage of the food, water, transportation systems, harbourage and even nesting materials that we provide them. They are opportunistic and we should not underestimate them. Rodents carry a wide range of disease-causing organisms, including many species of bacteria, viruses and parasites, and can cause significant damage to stored food and livestock feed if left unchecked. Rodents have caused lots of problems, from spreading fleas that cause plagues, gnawing wires that cause fusion fires in electrical appliances and homes, and even severe damage to furniture, motor vehicles and earthmoving equipment. Rodents are more prevalent and more obvious as the colder months approach, because winter brings the end of the…

By Jaelle Bajada, Head of Corporate Affairs, Syngenta ANZ What are the chances? That is often the question we ask ourselves when considering an option that involves a level of risk. Should I swim in the ocean late at night and on my own? Should I drive the long distance without a break to get to a location on time or leave the night before? Hazards and the risk level we are willing to live with is something we are having to consider a lot more during this time of a global pandemic. We all take risks – some are more dangerous than others. The risky use of chemicals such as pest control products, falls into a high-risk category that requires careful consideration from the very first question – where do I buy my products from? In Australia, the government regulatory body, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), assesses the hazards and the risks before determining the measures required to protect users, and allowing for the registration of the pest control products on the…

Spiders may not damage property, create allergens or transmit diseases, but they are still an undesirable houseguest for many Australians.Finding a successful control solution, though, can be challenging. The usual tactics and physical measures aren’t always enough as some species – especially web-builders – can travel without making much body contact with a treated surface. Unless you take proactive steps to increase the chance of a spider acquiring a lethal dose of insecticide, this can make your treatment ineffective, leading to multiple call backs and unsatisfied customers.Getting proactive with spider controlFortunately, there are actions you can take to improve insecticide uptake in spiders.First, carefully assess where you apply your spray around your customer’s home. Due to limited contact while travelling, applications should be directed at where spiders rest rather than areas where they pass through. This includes corners, floor-to-wall junctures, sill plates/header areas of unfinished basements…

During the recent Garrards Roadshow at Rockhampton, Kipps Carpet Cleaning & Pest Control purchased DEMAND^® Duo and ADVION^® Cockroach Gel and were selected as winners of the Syngenta Pest Builder Competition. Part of the prize was to #celebratethepestie and below is the story about Steven and his business.Out in the country, taking care of a pest problem is rarely a quick job.Things take time, from driving long distances to see customers, to walking around properties in 40 degree heat, or catching up over scones and coffee.But Steven Atkinson wouldn’t have it any other way. Raised in Blackwater, Central Queensland – the same rural town where he now runs his pest control business – country life is in his bones.“My parents are primary producers, so I grew up at the side of the truck driving cattle, looking up at the stars every night. I love running my business here because this is where I was raised,” he says.Steven’s path to pest management has been an interesting one. Over 20 years ago, he ran a carpet…

Fun facts about mosquitoes

Getting a call-back is part and parcel of being a pestie, but have you ever done the maths on what that call-back is really costing you?

Fun facts about our eight legged friends!