Published 1 March 2024 Australian Professional Pest Manager Magazine. The battle against red imported fire ants has been a longstanding challenge for the National Fire Ant Eradication Program and pest management professionals, with traditional methods of control often proving laborious, time-consuming, and financially burdensome. However, a game-changing solution has emerged in the form of Sundew Solutions’ Rapid Response Large Area Treatment. This innovative approach, which uses boom application, marks a significant leap forward in fire ant control, offering unparalleled efficiency and effect ..read more

In a groundbreaking move for invasive tramp ant pest control in Australia, ANTagonistPRO has received official approval on the 29 November 2023 for treating vehicles*, earth-moving equipment, and shipping containers** to prevent the spread of red imported fire ants and yellow crazy ants. This marks a significant milestone in the fight against invasive ant species that pose a threat to both ecosystems and human activities. With this approval, Sundew Solutions Pty Ltd embraces a holistic approach to containment, addressing not only the transport of goods but also the machinery and equipment ..read more

6 October 2023 – AEPMA eNewsletter. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the Sundew VESPEX European Wasp Accredited Specialist Course has embraced innovation by transitioning to a fully automated online format. This shift marks a significant leap forward in the world of pest management training, making it more accessible and convenient for pest management professionals in the field. Traditionally, individuals seeking accreditation as VESPEX Accredited Specialists were required to book one-on-one Zoom training sessions with an instructor. While this approach certainly had its m ..read more

4 September 2023 – AEPMA eNewsletter Sundew Solutions’ initiative to enhance the safety of BattleaxePRO roach bait through a simple yet effective change has been commended by pest managers across Australia. By transitioning from a clear-coloured hard cap to a bright red flexible silicone one, Sundew has taken a proactive step in improving product safety. This alteration, although suggested but not mandatory by HACCP International, showcases Sundew Solutions’ commitment to ensuring the wellbeing of its consumers. The shift to a bright red cap addresses a critical aspect of product design: visib ..read more

13 July 2023 – AEPMA eNewsletter Ensuring the safety of our food supply is of paramount importance. The global community has witnessed a significant rise in the demand for effective pest control measures that do not compromise public health or the environment. Sundew Solutions is excited to announce that in July 2023 HACCP International granted five additional certification approvals to: BattleaxePRO® Roach Bait Gel BattleaxePRO® Professional Aerosol VESPEX® range of European wasp products ANTstripz® Professional Gel Bait Platform PestieDotz® Professional Gel Bait Platform These certificatio ..read more

9th June 2023 – Published AEPMA eNewsletter Sundew is celebrating the 8 year anniversary since the launch of Australia’s first dual active industrial strength dusting powder.  Launched in May 2015, StarrdustPRO boasts double strength 40:60 cis permethrin PLUS the insect growth regulator, triflumuron. The 40:60 cis permethrin found in StarrdustPRO is essentially twice the potency of simple 25:75 cis found in other dusts.  What does this mean to you?  This means a more efficient kill and you get twice the bang for your buck when you choose StarrdustPRO. Insecticidal dusting remain ..read more

11 May 2023 – Published AEPMA eNewsletter Reports are coming in thick and fast from pest management professionals across NSW, VIC, TAS and SA that European wasp populations have exploded over the past month. At this time of year European wasp nests are at their peak in size.  Colonies change their focus to producing vast numbers of queens and males.  These will mate before the queens seek sheltered spots to go into hibernation for the winter months emerging again in early spring to start the cycle over again. LEADING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN AUSTRALIA Sundew Solutions are the fi ..read more

11 April 2023 – Published AEPMA eNewsletter Sundew is pleased to announce the update to the ANTagonistPRO 80 SC label to now allow application by boom spray for treating large areas infested with Red Imported Fire Ants. Sundew Solutions has dedicated many years of in-field research and development treating the invasive pests red imported fire and yellow crazy ant.  This resulted in both ANTagonistPRO 80 SC polymer enhanced bifenthrin and SAS PRO fipronil granular ant killer both receiving APVMA approval in early 2021. At the time of receiving this approval for fire and yellow crazy ants t ..read more

Autumn 2023 – Published PROFESSIONAL PEST MANAGER magazine When it was launched in 2015, StarrdustPRO Industrial Strength Insecticidal Dusting Powder offered something unique for pest management professionals – a dust product containing double strength permethrin. However, the dust offers more benefits than meets the eye. Firstly, not only does StarrdustPRO contain double strength 20 g/kg permethrin, it has the added bonus of an insect growth regulator (IGR), triflumuron. Secondly, the double strength permethrin used in StarrdustPRO allows it to be applied at half the volume per square metre c ..read more

7 February 2023. Sundew Solutions is proud to announce that FIVE of its products are now certified by HACCP International and endorsed as suitable insecticides for use in food and beverage facilities. The following products received certification in February 2023: ANTagonistPRO 80 SC Polymer Enhanced Bifenthrin AttractANT PRO Ant Bait Gel DeltaPRO 25 SC deltamethrin professional insecticide EnsnarePRO 50 SC indoxacarb residual insecticide StarrdustPRO Professional Dust The HACCP International certification of these Sundew products will provide greater versatility of application in food and b ..read more