PRESS RELEASE

Pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that its popular insecticide Fendona 6 SC will return to the market this winter.

The fast-acting pyrethroid insecticide features a unique active ingredient, alpha-cypermethrin, that eliminates a variety of insects.

A member of the synthetic pyrethroid family, Fendona’s proven high-performance formulation disrupts the central nervous system of target species. This provides a rapid knockdown effect delivering results within just 30 to 60 minutes of treatment.

Suitable for use in both rural and urban environments, the reintroduction of the long-lasting *residual spray will play a pivotal role in the rotation of insecticide treatments to slow down insecticide resistance across the country.

Laurence Barnard, Country Business Manager for BASF’s Professional & Specialty Solutions, commented: “We’re really pleased to reveal that Fendona 6 SC will be available this January after a number of years off the market.”

“Fendona 6 SC was approved under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) in 2019, but the approval was restricted to use in poultry houses only, so BASF took the decision to discontinue the product pending the extension of the authorisation for use in urban pest situations.

"We are delighted that Fendona 6 SC is now authorised for use against a wide range of pests in these additional situations including domestic and large commercial buildings.

“At BASF, we’re dedicated to continuously researching and developing effective solutions against a variety of troublesome target species, and we hope that the relaunch of Fendona will bring the return of this very popular product to the toolbox of every pest controller.”

Fendona 6 SC will be available from 14th January 2025 from all good suppliers.

*Refer to product label for duration of residual activity on specific insect species.

Source: BASF press release