Description
Surefire Fivestar Bifenthrin Insecticide: Broad-Spectrum Control Across Five Use Areas
Surefire Fivestar Insecticide contains 80 g/L bifenthrin as a water-based suspension concentrate from PCT International Pty Ltd. Because bifenthrin belongs to Group 3A, it acts on insect nerve channels to deliver fast knockdown and long residual activity. The product covers five registered use areas: general domestic pests, public health insects, termites, turf, and ornamentals.
For general domestic and public health use, Fivestar controls a broad range of insects and arachnids. These include ants, cockroaches, fleas, flies, mosquitoes, biting midges, papernest wasps, spiders, and ticks. Apply it as a surface or barrier spray to harbourage points and pest travel routes. The formulation is rainfast and UV-stable, so treated surfaces stay active between applications. As a result, a single barrier treatment of shaded areas and vegetation can reduce mosquito and biting midge populations. This reduction typically lasts approximately six weeks.
Termite Barrier Protection with Surefire Fivestar Bifenthrin Insecticide
PCT International has also registered Fivestar for post-construction subterranean termite control. Applied by soil injection into pre-drilled holes, it forms a continuous chemical barrier around and beneath structures. The water-based SC formulation is odourless and non-allergenic, making it practical for both interior and exterior barrier work.
Turf and Ornamental Pest Control
In turf, Fivestar targets African Black Beetle, Billbug, Argentine Stem Weevil, and Lepidoptera larvae. It also controls several ant species. The water-based formulation supports uniform distribution across the turf surface, which improves insect contact and control. Apply at a minimum spray volume of 200 L/ha using calibrated ground application equipment.
In ornamentals, Fivestar applies safely to plant foliage with minimal phytotoxicity risk. Fortnightly applications during peak insect activity protect against more than ten target pests. These include Two Spotted Mite, Aphids, Spiralling Whitefly, Caterpillars, Loopers, Light Brown Apple Moth, Mealy Bugs, Plague Thrips, and Cutworms. Additionally, Fivestar is compatible with Dithane M45, Antracol, Bravo 500, and Kocide for tank mixing programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What pests does Surefire Fivestar control?
A: Fivestar controls pests across five use areas. For domestic and public health use, it targets a range of common insects. These include ants, cockroaches, fleas, flies, mosquitoes, biting midges, papernest wasps, spiders, and ticks. In turf, it controls African Black Beetle, Billbug, Argentine Stem Weevil, and Lepidoptera larvae.
Q: Is Surefire Fivestar registered for subterranean termite control?
A: Yes, PCT International has registered it for post-construction subterranean termite protection. It creates a continuous soil barrier around structures by injection into pre-drilled holes. Rates vary by soil type. Sandy soils require 2 litres per hole, while heavy clay soils require 5 litres per hole.
Q: How long does residual activity last after application?
A: For mosquito and biting midge control, a single barrier treatment provides approximately six weeks of population reduction. For general pest control, the formulation remains active on treated surfaces after rain. Termite barrier longevity depends on soil conditions, termite pressure, and local climate.
Q: Can Fivestar be applied directly to ornamental plant foliage?
A: Yes, it is safe to apply directly to ornamental foliage with minimal phytotoxicity risk. The SC formulation is water-based and contains no solvents that can burn foliage. PCT International recommends fortnightly applications during peak insect activity.
Q: Is Fivestar compatible with fungicides for tank mixing?
A: Yes, Fivestar is compatible with Dithane M45, Antracol, Bravo 500, and Kocide. Always conduct a jar compatibility test before mixing with any product not listed on the label. Maintain agitation throughout mixing and application.
Warren (verified owner)
Works for me.
Easy to apply with a handheld 8 litre pressure sprayer and then water in.
Black Beetle control is difficult at the best of times requiring 2 applications/year (1st OCT/1st DEC in South Australia) due to their life cycle to attain any degree of success in knocking them out.
Absolutely sick of paying $35 x 2 each year for 5kg of Lawn Grub Killa at 2g/kg of BIFENTHRIN to cover 2 properties.
Purchasing this 5 litre product @ $195 with 80g/litre BIFENTHRIN (total 400g and equivalent to 40x the previous 5kg Lawn Grub Killer bags) is a ‘no brainer’ and at the recommended spread rate gives me 15 years supply at 1.5x the previous concentration.
Just check your ‘walking pace’, but for my spray bottle, the spread rate I was after was 20ml/6litres of water…..obviously and as always, agitate well at ALL stages before applying.
I applied this in the first week of October and at the first sign of grub activity (yellowing off in ‘circles’) along with some fertiliser and watered both in.
It’s now the beginning of November, and all lawns are thriving with no sign of the decimation that I normally get if I neglect to apply any pesticide.
This stuff is good 👍🏻
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robert england (verified owner)
great product. It does every thing I need.
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chris1146
Originally purchased it for mud wasps, which it controls well at the higher dose, but it also stops spiders and other insects. I use it inside at the lower dose and generally spray inside and outside twice to three times per year. My pest controller told me that the only way to stop the mud wasps was to get him in every three months and even that wasn’t guaranteed, obviously he hadn’t heard of this product. point to note, its not selective.
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Bill (verified owner)
Slightly more expensive than equivalent products but no odour makes it worth it. Great product for pest control. Don’t worry about the Flick Man just use this.
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Dianne Rodgers (verified owner)
Highly recommend this product by far the best chemical I have used
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