Why was Ficam banned?

Why was Ficam banned?

The news that Ficam W (Sachets and Jars) is to be withdrawn from the market is due to regulatory reasons. Ficam D will still remain on the market. We have limited stocks of Ficam W available and advise all customers to pre-order stocks that are needed to cover this phase out period into the 2020 season.

Is Ficam W harmful to humans?

Ficam® is a registered trademark of Bayer. Contains bendiocarb 80% w/w. Fatal if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled.

Can I still buy Ficam W?

BPCA member Bayer has announced that Ficam W is to be removed from the market, following a vote from the EU Biocide commission. Alan Morris, Bayer head of environmental science, explains that the industry can expect an update in the coming weeks with regards to sell-out and use-up dates of Ficam W.

Is Ficam W harmful to dogs?

DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO ANIMALS. Do not contaminate ground, waterbodies or watercourses with chemicals or used container. HARMFUL TO FISH AND OTHER AQUATIC LIFE. REMOVE OR COVER ALL FISH TANKS AND BOWLS before application.

Is Ficam d banned in UK?

Bayer states that Ficam® D (UK-2018-1136) is used for over 95% of wasp nest treatments in the UK. The new label requirements, applied to the product by HSE, will limit its use to indoors only. Ficam® D will be available with an updated label from the end of January 2019, stating the new areas of use.

How do you use Ficam D?

Apply Ficam D by hand shaker or puffer, bellows or piston type gun or rotary blower at a dose rate of 10 – 20 g Ficam D per m2 of surface or nest. Ficam D may be used alone for crawling insect control in buildings. It should be applied to all areas where insect pests are found, particularly hiding places and runways.

How do you use Ficam?

Wash out sprayers containing oily residues with water and detergent before use. When using hand sprayers, fill with the desired volume of water, add Ficam W Insecticide, close and shake or stir thoroughly before use. Shake or re-agitate sprayer before use if spraying is interrupted.

How do you mix w Ficam?

Mix one packet or one scoop of FICAM W per gallon of water and apply as a coarse spray to thoroughly and uniformly wet the band area.

Can you still use Ficam D?

Ficam D can still be used to treat wasps nests, however, the label has been amended to indoor use only. Ficam D can still be used for treatment of internal voids when the Pest Control Operator is applying it from the outside, such as dusting under roof eaves for wasps.

Which pesticides are used in UK?

Chlorothalonil, a fungicide that prevents mildew and mould on crops, is the most used pesticide in the UK, applied to millions of hectares of fields, and is the most popular fungicide in the US.

How fast does Ficam D work?

In reality, wasps usually die off within 15 minutes after coming in contact with the treatment.

What is Ficam pesticide?

Quick Overview. Ficam Insect Bait is a ready-to-use granular insecticide that controls many different crawling insects. Insects ingest the bait and within a couple of weeks colonies are eliminated. Ficam is weather and moisture resistant, making it effective indoors and outdoors for long-lasting insect control.

How do you use FICAM W insecticide?

Safety Data Sheet Ficam® W Insecticide 3/10. Version 1 / AUS Revision Date: 26.10.2016 102000002338 Print Date: 26.10.2016 3/10. Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.

Is FICAM W biodegradable?

Ficam W is biodegradable with a low risk of environmental contamination; it is water-based, so contains no oil or solvent to damage surfaces. Avoid contact with food, utensils, or food preparation surfaces. DO NOT use on vegetation for consumption by humans or animals. Ficam® W should be diluted with water for hand or power sprayers.

Are there any alternatives to FICAM W?

FICAM W RETURN TO PESTICIDE CATALOG Ficam products are no longer being produced. Your best alternative insecticides are Suspend SCand Talstar One Concentrate. Insecticide alternatives for all Ficam insecticide products Spider Elimination Scorpion Elimination FICAM W (a.i. Bendiocarb 76.0%):

Can You Spray FICAM on plants?

DO NOT use on vegetation for consumption by humans or animals. Ficam® W should be diluted with water for hand or power sprayers. Calibrate sprayer prior to application. For internal spraying use a flat fan nozzle, producing a fine spray pattern.