Surefire Fivestar Termite Insecticide 1L

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ⓘShipped Australia-wide by road courier — just not by Australia Post or air. Any delivery questions, call us on (07) 5482 1692.
Order by 12 noon Mon–Friand we pick and pack it the same day. Couriers usually collect the same or next business day.
Click & Collectallow 3 hours for us to have your order ready at 55 Tozer St, Gympie.
Local deliveryfor large items and large orders around Gympie — call (07) 5482 1692.
Surefire Fivestar Termite Insecticide 1L at a glance
Active ingredient
80 g/L bifenthrin
Controls
Urban interior and exterior pests: spiders and papernest wasps (all states); ants (excluding red imported fire ants), cockroaches, mosquitoes, fleas, flies and ticks (...
Withholding period
PEARS: DO NOT APPLY LATER THAN 14 DAYS BEFORE HARVEST — always confirm on the registered label

Surefire FiveStar Insecticide is a Group 3A insecticide containing 80 g/L bifenthrin, a suspension concentrate requiring dilution with water prior to use. It is registered for the control of a range of urban interior and exterior pests, for the post-construction protection of structures from subterranean termite damage and for the control of termites as specified in the Directions for Use, and for the control of pests in apples, pears, ornamentals and turf as per the Directions for Use table.

Urban pests on the label are spiders, papernest wasps, ants (excluding red imported fire ants), cockroaches, mosquitoes, fleas, flies and ticks (excluding the paralysis tick Ixodes holocyclus).

Active constituent: 80 g/L Bifenthrin
Poison schedule: S6 (POISON)
Registered packs: 1 L, 5 L, 10 L, 20 L

Always read the registered label before use (APVMA 59452).

Active Ingredient: 80 g/L bifenthrin

Chemical Schedule: S6

APVMA Reg. No: 59452

PEARS: DO NOT APPLY LATER THAN 14 DAYS BEFORE HARVEST

Always read the current registered product label before use. Withholding periods must be observed before slaughter, milking, or egg collection. The label supplied with the product is the legal document and takes precedence. If in doubt, contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692 or the manufacturer directly.

Urban interior and exterior pests: spiders and papernest wasps (all states); ants (excluding red imported fire ants), cockroaches, mosquitoes, fleas, flies and ticks (excluding the paralysis tick Ixodes holocyclus). Subterranean termites: perimeter barriers, post-construction barriers, protection of poles and fence posts, nest eradication (all states except Tas). Apples, pears, ornamentals and turf: pests as per the label Directions for Use table.
Fivestar is a suspension concentrate requiring dilution with water prior to use. Add the required quantity to water in the spray tank and mix thoroughly. Maintain agitation during both mixing and application. General pests (areas and surrounds of domestic, commercial, public and industrial buildings and structures): ants (excluding red imported fire ants), cockroaches, mosquitoes, fleas, flies and ticks (excluding the paralysis tick) 65-125 mL/10 L; spiders 30-65 mL/10 L and papernest wasps 65 mL/10 L (all states). On non-porous surfaces apply as a coarse spray at the rate of 1 L of emulsion per 20 m2; on porous surfaces or through power equipment, 1 L of emulsion per 10 m2. Do not use as a space spray. Subterranean termites (all states except Tas): rates and expected protection periods are given in Table A of the label. Horizontal barriers: use 5 L of emulsion per m2 of soil. Vertical barriers: a minimum of 100 L of emulsion per m3 of soil. Under-slab injection: holes at 150-300 mm spacing with 1.5-3 L per hole depending on soil type. Horizontal and vertical chemical barriers must be applied in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 3660 Series. Service requirements are to be determined as a result of at least an annual inspection by a licensed Pest Control Operator. Do not apply this product in pre-construction situations. Apples, pears, ornamentals and turf: apply at the rates in the label Directions for Use table. Turf: to aid in even coverage a minimum spray volume of 200 L/ha is recommended. Withholding period: Pears - do not apply later than 14 days before harvest. Do not graze treated turf or feed turf clippings from any treated area to poultry or livestock. Do not apply to soils if excessively wet or immediately after heavy rain to avoid run-off of the chemical. Allow treated areas to dry completely (normally 3-4 hours) and ventilate buildings before re-occupying. Dangerous to bees: do not spray any plants in flower when bees are foraging. Dangerous to fish and aquatic organisms. Always read the registered label before use (APVMA 59452).

Always read the current registered product label before use. Dose rates and withholding periods on this page are provided as a guide only. The registered label supplied with the product is the legal document and takes precedence. If in doubt, contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692 or the manufacturer directly.

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Always read the label and follow directions for use. The registered label is the legal document governing use of this product.

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Required for safe handling and storage. Keep on-site per WHS regulations.

Common Questions

What does Surefire FiveStar control?

The label covers a range of urban interior and exterior pests (spiders, papernest wasps, ants excluding red imported fire ants, cockroaches, mosquitoes, fleas, flies and ticks excluding the paralysis tick), post-construction protection of structures from subterranean termites, and listed pests in apples, pears, ornamentals and turf.

What is the active ingredient?

80 g/L bifenthrin. It is a Group 3A insecticide and a Schedule 6 (POISON) product.

What rate is used for general pests?

65-125 mL/10 L for ants, cockroaches, mosquitoes, fleas, flies and ticks, 30-65 mL/10 L for spiders and 65 mL/10 L for papernest wasps, applied at 1 L of emulsion per 20 m2 on non-porous surfaces or 1 L per 10 m2 on porous surfaces. Always read the registered label before use (APVMA 59452).

When can treated areas be re-entered?

Allow treated areas to dry completely (normally 3-4 hours) and ventilate buildings before re-occupying.

Do you ship this product Australia-wide?

As a regulated chemical, this product can only be transported by road freight, it cannot be sent via Australia Post or air freight. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 before ordering to confirm delivery to your area.

Mainland Australia only — we’re unable to deliver this product to Tasmania. It is classified as environmentally hazardous (a marine pollutant), so it is regulated as a dangerous good for sea and air transport and our freight carriers will not accept it on those routes. Because every route to Tasmania and offshore destinations needs a sea or air leg, we can only deliver it to mainland addresses by road. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you are unsure about your address.

Can you deliver this to Tasmania?

Not at this time. This product is environmentally hazardous (a marine pollutant), so it is regulated as a dangerous good for sea and air freight and our carriers do not accept it on those routes. As every route to Tasmania involves a sea or air crossing, we can only deliver it within mainland Australia by road. If you are in Tasmania, please call us on (07) 5482 1692 and we will help you find an alternative product.

Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?

Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.