Rural Insights & Practical Solutions
Stay informed with the latest articles, tools, and product updates to help you get the most out of your paddocks, pastures, and rural properties.
Effective Weed Control in Turf..
Smarter Herbicide Use: Effective Weed Control in Turf & Pasture Weeds are one of the biggest threats to turf and pasture quality. They reduce productivity, limit nutrient uptake, create uneven surfaces, and can outcompete desirable grasses if not controlled quickly. Different weeds respond to different control methods, which is why a tailored herbicide strategy is […]
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Turf Fungicide Explained
Turf Fungicides Explained: How to Protect Grass from Disease Pressure Fungal diseases are a major challenge in turf management and can strike even healthy, well-maintained areas. Disease outbreaks affect appearance, playability, safety, and long-term turf recovery — especially on premium surfaces like sporting fields, greens, fairways and high-value lawns. What causes fungal diseases to escalate? […]
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Turf lawn Pasture Management
Turf, Lawn & Pasture Management: Building Stronger, More Resilient Grasses Year-Round Healthy turf and pasture don’t happen by accident. Across Australia, managers face a unique combination of climatic pressure, soil variability, pest outbreaks and weed invasion — all of which influence how well a grassed area performs. Whether you’re maintaining a sports field, a dairy […]
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Spotlight On Fire Ants – Firpronil Granular & Fireant & Turf Insecticide
Australia’s fight against invasive Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) has intensified, and PCT’s Surefire Fipronil products are now a key part of the solution.
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Fungicide Insights – Protecting Turf, Pasture & Broadacre from Disease Pressure
Disease pressure varies dramatically across regions, but increased humidity, cloud cover, and overnight moisture have created ideal conditions for fungal outbreaks in many parts of Australia. Turf managers, growers, and agronomists are again seeing spikes in dollar spot, brown patch and leaf spot diseases — particularly across irrigated turf, golf greens, ovals, and warm-season grasses. […]
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Seasonal Weed Update – Staying Ahead of Problem Weeds
Across Australia’s broadacre, pasture, and lifestyle markets, weeds remain one of the most persistent and costly challenges growers face. Seasonal rainfall patterns, warmer winters, and shifting agronomic practices have all contributed to extended germination windows and recurring flushes of difficult-to-control species. As growers move deeper into the 2025 season, now is a critical time to […]
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Surefire Fipronil Granular Ant Killer
Surefire Fipronil Granular Ant Killer 0.25g/kg fipronil based, provides a fast acting, non repellent control of ants in turf and external surrounds of buildings including gardens, lawns, concrete paths, pavers, or directly to nests. The fine silica quartz carrier allows ease of application of the product specifically for the control of a wide range of […]
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PCTI Surefire Fortune 500 – Chlorpyrifos Label Change
On 3 October 2024, the APVMA released its final decision regarding the future use of chlorpyrifos in Australia. As part of this outcome, a 12-month transition period has been granted. During this time, registered chlorpyrifos products may continue to be supplied and used under existing approved labels until 30 September 2025.
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PCTI Surefire Buffalo & Surefire Decimate Update
We are reaching out to inform you of an important change regarding the Surefire Buffalo product. As of 1st February 2025, Surefire Buffalo & Surefire Decimate will be classified as a Schedule 7 (S7) under the regulations governing hazardous substances.
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APVMA Special Gazette, October 2024
The APVMA Gazette is published fortnightly and contains details of the registration of agricultural and veterinary chemicals products and other approvals granted by the APVMA, notices as required by the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code (the Agvet Code) and related legislation and a range of regulatory material issued by the APVMA.
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APVMA Rodenticide Review Summary
The APVMA is currently reassessing anticoagulant rodenticides due to:
• Environmental risks: Detected in native carnivores (e.g., marsupials, barn owls), threatened
vertebrates, and pork
• Secondary poisoning: Risks to children, pets, and non-target species
• Human health concerns: Especially around liquid and concentrated bait formulations
Rodent Information
Points to consider when selecting a PCT Logo rodenticide for use in and around buildings.
• Which rodent species are present (Norway rat, black rat, or house mouse)?
• Rodent population?
• Where are rodents’ harborages and runways?
Surefire Extended Product Range
• Vista 200 g/L FIPRONIL
• Spectrum 350 g/L IMIDACLOPRID
• STELLAR 250 g/L AZOXYSTROBIN
• Chlortan 720 g/L CHLOROTHALONIL
Surefire Fipronil Solutions for Red Imported Fire Ant Control
Australia’s fight against invasive Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) has intensified, and PCT’s Surefire Fipronil products are now a key part of the solution. With recent registration updates, both Surefire Fipronil Granular Ant Killer and Surefire Fireant & Turf Insecticide are now approved for controlling Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) – an aggressive and highly destructive pest, threatening residential, commercial, and recreational spaces.
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Nozzle Selection Guide
• STANDARD NOZZLE SELECTION GUIDE – 50cm
• Water volume (L/ha) at various speeds (km/h) based on a 50cm nozzle spacing
• STANDARD NOZZLE SELECTION GUIDE – 38.1cm
• Water volume (L/ha) at various speeds (km/h) based on a 38.1cm nozzle spacing
The Latest Research from California into the Resistance to Bait Insecticides in Field German Cockroach Populations
Richard Murray Research and Development Manager PCT International The German cockroach is probably the most widespread and successful cockroach that coexists with humans. It Is the most prolific breeder of all the pest cockroaches taking as little as 40 days to develop from hatching to adulthood. Well known issues with German cockroach infestations range from […]
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Rodent & Mouse Comparison
Surefire offers a comprehensive range of rodenticides designed to manage rodent
populations across various environments effectively. The All Weather Rodent
Blocks, containing 0.05g/kg Brodifacoum, are wax-based baits suitable for both dry and damp conditions in industrial, commercial, agricultural, and domestic settings
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to frequently asked questions about our services, products, and more. Find solutions to common issues and learn more about what we do.
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Surefire Weed and Identification chart
WEED IDENTIFICATION & TREATMENT GUIDE. Note: product dilution rates shown in this guide are indicative only. Always refer to the product label or permit for specific mixing rates.
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Turf Products
• Azlan (Fungicide)
• Chlortan (Fungicide)
• Rapide Aqua (Fungicide)
• Amine 625 (Fungicide)
• Dicamba M (Herbicide)
• Metsulfuron Methyl (Herbicide)
Tank Cleaner Information
DIRECTIONS FOR USE Complete after every spray and when switching chemicals Drain all spray equipment and wash the outside of the spray equipment Use Label rate of TANK CLEANER Rinse or pressure clean inside of all equipment Use water equal to 1/10 of tank volume Half fill spray tank with clean water and add the […]
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Nozzle Selection Guide
• STANDARD NOZZLE SELECTION GUIDE – 50cm
• Water volume (L/ha) at various speeds (km/h) based on a 50cm nozzle spacing
• STANDARD NOZZLE SELECTION GUIDE – 38.1cm
• Water volume (L/ha) at various speeds (km/h) based on a 38.1cm nozzle spacing
Turf Fungicide & Herbicide Comparison
• SureFire RAPIDE AQUA 500SC 500 g/L Iprodione
• SureFire CHLORTAN 720 g/L Chlorothalonil
• SureFire AZLAN 200 g/L Tebuconazole, 120 g/L Azoxystrobin
Product Catalogue (2022 version)
PCT International Pty Ltd is a wholly Australian-owned manufacturer of an extensive range of agricultural and professional pest control products for both the domestic and international markets.
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