Surefire Antstar Granular Insecticide

SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide is a Bifenthrin-based granular insecticide that gives excellent control of ants, ticks, fleas & many turf pests in the garden & outside areas around your home and other buildings.  

SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide can be used as a protective treatment when applied at regular intervals or as a knockdown treatment to control existing pests.

Active Ingredient:  Bifenthrin @ 2g/kg

Similar or comparable to Brigade Granular Insecticide (FMC) & Sentinel 2G Granular Insecticide (Greenshed)

 

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Surefire Antstar Granular Insecticide ANTSTAR PCT

Description

Surefire Antstar Granular Insecticide

Active Ingredient:  Bifenthrin @ 2g/kg

Similar or comparable to Brigade Granular Insecticide (FMC) & Sentinel 2G Granular Insecticide (Greenshed)

Surefire Antstar Granular Insecticide is a Bifenthrin-based granular insecticide that gives excellent control of ants, ticks, fleas & many turf pests in the garden & outside areas around your home and other buildings.  It can be used as a protective treatment when applied at regular intervals or as a knockdown treatment to control existing pests. Best results are obtained when AntStar is applied before pest populations build up to damaging levels.

What insect pests does Surefire Antstar Granular Insecticide target;

  • Lawn Armyworm (Spodoptera mauritia)
  • Sod Webworm (Herpetogramma licarsisalis)
  • Argentine Stem Weevil adults (Listronotus bonariensis)
  • African Black Beetle adults (Heteronychus arator)
  • Billbug adults (Senophorus sp)
  • Black ants
  • Coastal Brown Ant
  • Funnel Ant
  • Sugar Ant
  • Stinging Ant
  • Fleas (Adults and Larvae) (Ctenocephalides spp.)
  • Ticks (Ixodes spp.)

Where can Surefire Antstar Granular Insecticide be used;

  • Turf
    • Lawns
    • Commercial turf farms
    • Parks
    • Recreational areas
    • Golf Courses
    • Bowling Greens
    • Sports Fields
  • External surrounds of homes, buildings and structures including pad-mounted electrical sites.

Antstar is safe for use on all lawn types such as Buffalo, Kikuyu, Qld Blue Couch and Green Couch, Zoysia, Ryegrass, Fescue, Bentgrass etc. The granules can be easily applied with a fertiliser spreader or by the 500gm shaker pack.  For certain turf pests (Lawn Armyworm, Sod Webworm, Argentine Stem Weevil adults, African Black Beetle adults  & Billbug adults) Irrigation after application (4mm) provides maximum insect contact and ensures fast knockdown.

Why choose Surefire Antstar Granular Insecticide;

  • Contains the active ingredient Bifenthrin.
  • Convenient, ready-to-use formulation.
  • Easy to apply shaker-pack (500gm).
  • Odour-free, low-risk product.
  • Rapid knockdown & long residual action.
  • Remains effective after rain.
  • Suitable for External.

AntStar is for external use only and should not be applied within 2 metres of water (ponds, drains etc).  

Pack Sizes: 500g, 2.5kg & 10kg

Registrant: PCT Holdings Pty Ltd. (APVMA #: 67014)

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  1. Craig

    Works GREAT

    Craig (verified owner)

    As ant nests popup in my paving and around the yard I dose them up and the ant activity stops within a couple days and doesn’t return to the treated nest mounds. Very happy so far with this product and will definitely keep using it.

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Features & Benefits

  • Contains the active ingredient Bifenthrin.
  • Convenient, ready-to-use formulation.
  • Easy to apply shaker-pack (500gm).
  • Odour-free, low-risk product.
  • Rapid knockdown & long residual action.
  • Remains effective after rain.
  • External use only.

Directions Of Use

Turf Pests:

Situation: Turf (Lawns, Commercial turf farms, Parks, Recreational areas, Golf Courses, Bowling Greens & Sports Fields)

Pest: Lawn Armyworm (Spodoptera mauritia) & Sod Webworm (Herpetogramma licarsisalis)

Rate: 0.6kg per 100m2.

Critical Comments: Broadcast SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide with suitable application equipment to ensure uniform coverage over the treated area.  To ensure optimum control, irrigate the treated area with up to 4mm of water immediately after application.  Inspect treated areas for continuing activity.  Reapply as required.  Where a rate range is indicated use lower rates under lower insect pressure and higher rate under higher insect pressure.


Situation: Turf (Lawns, Commercial turf farms, Parks, Recreational areas, Golf Courses, Bowling Greens & Sports Fields)

Pest: Argentine Stem Weevil adults (Listronotus bonariensis) & Billbug adults (Senophorus sp)

Rate: 0.6-1.2 per 100m2.

Critical Comments: Broadcast SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide with suitable application equipment to ensure uniform coverage over the treated area.  To ensure optimum control, irrigate the treated area with up to 4mm of water immediately after application.  Inspect treated areas for continuing activity.  Reapply as required.  Where a rate range is indicated use lower rates under lower insect pressure and higher rate under higher insect pressure.


Situation: Turf (Lawns, Commercial turf farms, Parks, Recreational areas, Golf Courses, Bowling Greens & Sports Fields)

Pest: African Black Beetle adults (Heteronychus arator)

Rate: 1.2-1.8 per 100m2.

Critical Comments: Broadcast SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide with suitable application equipment to ensure uniform coverage over the treated area.  To ensure optimum control, irrigate the treated area with up to 4mm of water immediately after application.  Inspect treated areas for continuing activity.  Reapply as required.  Where a rate range is indicated use lower rates under lower insect pressure and higher rate under higher insect pressure.


Situation: Turf (Lawns, Commercial turf farms, Parks, Recreational areas, Golf Courses, Bowling Greens & Sports Fields)

Pest: Black ants, Coastal Brown Ant, Funnel Ant, Sugar Ant & Stinging Ant only

Rate: 0.6-2.2 per 100m2.

Critical Comments: Broadcast SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide with suitable application equipment to ensure uniform coverage over the treated area.  Apply granules to areas where ants are active.  Where possible apply granules directly to the nests.  use the low rate for maintenance treatments or to control light infestations.  Use the high rate for heavy infestations and for maximum residual control.  The elimination of Funnel ants from a particular site will generally require more than one application.  Initial applications should be broadcast over the affected areas.  As the initial numbers of active colonies are reduced, the application should shift to targeting active mounds.  Apply granules directly to the mound and in the area immediately surrounding active mounds (300mm radius)


External Areas:

Situation: External surrounds of buildings and structures.

Pest: Black ants, Coastal Brown Ant, Funnel Ant, Sugar Ant & Stinging Ant only

Rate: 0.6-2.2 per 100m2.

Critical Comments: Broadcast SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide with suitable application equipment to ensure uniform coverage over the treated area.  Apply granules to areas where ants are active.  Where possible apply granules directly to the nests.  use the low rate for maintenance treatments or to control light infestations.  Use the high rate for heavy infestations and for maximum residual control.

Perimeter Application: Where perimeter est control is being implemented apply Surefire AntStar Granular Insecticide in a 2-3mm band around and adjacent to the building or structure.

Pad-mounted electrical sites: To reduce or present ant mound-building activity on electrical pads, uniformly distributed 60 to 220gm SureFire Antstar Granular Insecticide per 10m2 of mounting pad.  When existing transformers are completely or partially filled with soil excavated by resident ants, remove any excess fill and level the remaining soil prior to application.


Situation: External surrounds of buildings and structures.

Pest: Fleas (Adults and Larvae) (Ctenocephalides spp.)

Rate: 1.1-2.2 per 100m2.

Critical Comments: Flea larvae develop in the soil of shaded areas that are accessible to pets or other animals. For optimum results irrigate the treated areas with up to 10 mm of water immediately after application. Use higher application rates when treating areas with dense ground cover or heavy leaf litter.


Situation: External surrounds of buildings and structures.

Pest: Ticks (Ixodes spp.)

Rate: 1.1-2.2 per 100m2.

Critical Comments: Applications should be made in spring to control larvae and nymphs that reside in the soil and leaf litter.  Do not make spot applications.  Treat the entire area where exposure to ticks may occur.  Use higher application rates when treating areas with dense ground cover or heavy leaf litter.  Ticks may be reintroduced from surrounding areas on host animals.  Repeat as necessary to maintain adequate control.


Rates Are a General Guide Only. Before Opening, Carefully Read SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide Directions for Use, Precautionary and Protection Statements, Storage and Disposal, Safety Directions and First Aid Instructions. The product is designed for the particular purpose indicated on the label. Failure to use the product strictly as directed may be illegal, dangerous and render the product ineffective.

Questions and answers from customers

    I want to know if SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide kills leaf beetles. One of my friends recommended this product to me. He said it worked when he applied it under his trees. I have a few potted trees in my garden, and last year, they were seriously damaged by leaf beetles. So I'm considering using this product, but I'm not sure if it's the right choice. I know that bifenthrin, the active ingredient in this product, can definitely kill leaf beetles, but as far as I know, it is toxic to insects upon direct contact. But leaf beetles fly and move, I don't know if it will work if I apply this product on the soil of my pots.

  1. Q I want to know if SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide kills leaf beetles. One of my friends rec...... Read more
    Asked by Hyunwoo Lee on October 2, 2023 11:20 am
    Answered by the admin

    SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide is not recommended or registered or claims to control 'leaf beetle'. The products are registered to control various species of 'leaf beetle' including Bugmaster Flowable Insecticide, Preserve 120 SC Insecticide, Initiator Tablets Insecticide and Fertiliser, and Surefire Spectrum 200SC. Always read the 'directions for use' carefully to ensure suitability to your situation.

  2. Is Surefire Antstar Granular Insecticide safe for lawns if you have pets?

  3. Q Is Surefire Antstar Granular Insecticide safe for lawns if you have pets?
    Asked by Mark on January 31, 2023 12:32 pm
    Answered by the admin

    As per Surefire Antstar Granular Insecticide APVMA registered 'directions for use', which can be found on the product screen under the heading SDS & Technical; Protection of Pets and Livestock - Before treatment, remove animals and pets from the areas to be treated. Cover or remove any open food and water containers. Keep away from domestic pets, especially dogs. If dogs eat the granules, contact your veterinary surgeon immediately. Use with caution around pets- ensure the product is well dispersed, i.e. sweep in between pavers, cracks and crevices and spread into the soil and lawn. Cover or remove fishponds, aquariums etc., before application. DO NOT apply SureFire AntStar within 2 metres of a fishpond or water containing fish or aquatic species.

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Host & Pest

Host Pest
Host & Pest
Bowling Green, Lawn, Recreational Land, Sports Ground & Turf Farm - Commercial African Black Beetle, Argentine Stem Weevil, Bill Bug, Black Or Black House Ant, Coastal Brown Ant, Funnel Ant, Lawn Armyworm, Sod Webworm, Stinging Ant, Sugar Ant
Commercial Building/structure - External & Domestic Building/structure - External Black Or Black House Ant, Coastal Brown Ant, Flea, Funnel Ant, Ixodes Spp., Stinging Ant, Sugar Ant

Tips For Use

General Instructions:

  • SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide is a convenient ready to use formulation for the control of nominated turf pests.
  • For application use a granular spreader that can be calibrated for even output and is capable of giving even application.
  • Use a double application technique i.e. half-rate & half-width to achieve a full rate application.
  • Apply under calm conditions, thereby reducing drift to non-target areas and optimising particle distribution for good insect control. 
  • SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide can be used as a protective treatment when applied at regular intervals or as a knockdown treatment to control existing pests.
  • Best results are obtained when SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide is applied before pest populations build up to damaging levels.

Protection of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans and Environment:

  • Dangerous to fish and other aquatic organisms. 
  • Do not contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with chemical or used containers.

Protection of Pets and Livestock:

  • Before treatment, remove animals and pets from the areas to be treated. 
  • Cover or remove any open food and water containers. 
  • Keep away from domestic pets, especially dogs. 
  • If dogs eat the granules, contact your veterinary surgeon immediately. 
  • Use with caution around pets – ensure the product is well dispersed ie. sweep in between pavers, cracks and crevices and dispersed into the soil and/or lawn. 
  • Cover or remove fishponds, aquariums etc before application. 
  • Do not apply SureFire AntStar within 2 metres of a fishpond or water containing fish or aquatic species.

Protection of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans and Environment:

  • Dangerous to fish and other aquatic organisms.
  • Do not contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with chemical or used containers.

Protection of Pets and Livestock:

  • Before treatment, remove animals and pets from the areas to be treated.
  • Cover or remove any open food and water containers.
  • Keep away from domestic pets, especially dogs.
  • If dogs eat the granules, contact your veterinary surgeon immediately.
  • Use with caution around pets – ensure the product is well dispersed ie. sweep in between pavers, cracks and crevices and dispersed into soil and/or lawn.
  • Cover or remove fishponds, aquariums etc before application.
  • Do not apply SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide within 2 metres of a fishpond or water containing fish or aquatic species.

Storage:

  • Keep out of reach of children. 
  • Store in the closed original container, in a dry cool well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.

First Aid:

  • If Poisoning Occurs, Contact a Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131126.
  • Additional information is listed in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

​This information and product advice is not intended to be advice or recommendations for any specific use or circumstance. You should seek specialist advice before using any product. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specialist Sales liability is limited.​

Withholding Period

Withholding Period Details (WHP):

  • Not applicable when used as directed.

SDS & Technical

SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide Label (APVMA) Download Pdf
SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide 500gm Label Download Pdf
SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide 2.5kg Label Download Pdf
SureFire AntStar Granular Insecticide SDS Download Pdf

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