Agita 10 WG Fly Bait Paint On 5kg

Agita 10 WG Fly Bait Paint On 5kg is a professional residual insecticide developed by Elanco for controlling adult house flies in agricultural and industrial buildings. This water-dispersible fly bait combines the insecticide thiamethoxam with (Z)-9-tricosene, a fly-attracting pheromone, to target flies on treated surfaces.

Designed for commercial and agricultural fly-control programmes, Agita 10 WG is suitable for approved applications in poultry houses, dairies, piggeries, stables, cattle facilities and other farm buildings.

The formulation provides contact and stomach insecticidal action and can be applied as a paint-on treatment or low-pressure spray. Elanco South Africa specifies approximately 5 weeks (35 days) of residual fly control under suitable conditions.

The large 5kg pack makes Agita 10 WG Fly Bait Paint On 5kg particularly useful for commercial poultry operations, livestock facilities, feedlots and farms requiring regular or extensive insect control.

Key Features and Benefits

• Professional fly control: Formulated to attract and control adult house flies in approved agricultural buildings.
• Contact and stomach action: Thiamethoxam acts when susceptible flies contact or ingest treated bait.
• Fly-attracting pheromone: Contains (Z)-9-tricosene to help attract house flies to treated areas.
• Long-lasting residual activity: Approximately 35 days of fly control under suitable conditions.
• Paint-on application: Mixes with water to form a brushable suspension for targeted treatment.
• Low-pressure spray application: Can be applied to selected fly-resting surfaces according to the registered directions.
• Litter beetle control: Also registered for specific litter beetle treatments in poultry houses.
• Agricultural applications: Suitable for approved areas in stables, poultry houses, piggeries and dairies.
• Targeted surface treatment: Allows treatment of suitable fly-resting locations instead of indiscriminate spraying.
• Large 5kg pack: Convenient for commercial farms and high-usage agricultural facilities.
• Elanco formulation: Registered in South Africa under Act 36 of 1947.

How Does Agita 10 WG Fly Bait Work?

Agita 10 WG Fly Bait Paint On 5kg contains two active ingredients with different functions.

Thiamethoxam: Contact and Stomach Insecticide

Thiamethoxam is a neonicotinoid insecticide belonging to Group 4A.

It affects the nervous system of susceptible insects by acting on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

Flies exposed to treated bait through contact or ingestion receive an insecticidal dose that disrupts normal nervous system function.

(Z)-9-Tricosene: Fly-Attracting Pheromone

(Z)-9-Tricosene is a house fly sex pheromone included to help attract flies towards treated areas.

The attractant works alongside thiamethoxam to help bring susceptible flies into contact with the insecticidal bait.

Together, these ingredients provide a targeted approach to adult house fly control.

Where Can Agita 10 WG Fly Bait Paint On 5kg Be Used?

The South African product information identifies several approved agricultural and industrial environments.

Poultry Houses and Broiler Facilities

Fly infestations can become a significant problem in poultry operations, particularly where manure, moisture and organic waste accumulate.

Agita can be applied to approved fly-resting surfaces in poultry facilities.

The formulation also has separate registered directions for controlling litter beetles (Alphitobius diaperinus) in poultry houses.

Piggeries and Pigsties

Piggeries often provide favourable conditions for fly breeding.

Targeted treatment of suitable fly-resting surfaces can help reduce adult fly populations when combined with manure management and regular cleaning.

Dairies and Cattle Facilities

Agita can be used in approved areas of dairies and cattle housing where adult house flies are a problem.

Treat suitable surfaces away from animal contact, feed, drinking water and milk-handling equipment.

Horse Stables and Equestrian Facilities

Agita provides environmental fly control for approved areas in stables and horse facilities.

It must not be applied directly to horses.

For additional horse and stable insect control, consider Bio Kill Equine and Stable Spray 1.5L, a ready-to-use permethrin-based insecticide suitable for approved horse and stable applications.

Agricultural and Industrial Buildings

Agita can also be used in other approved farm and industrial buildings where house flies regularly gather.

Important: Only apply to appropriate surfaces that remain inaccessible to children, pets, livestock and other animals.

Agita 10 WG Fly Bait Paint On 5kg Mixing Instructions

Elanco South Africa provides separate mixing rates for paint-on and low-pressure spray applications.

Method 1: Paint-On Application for Adult Fly Control

Manufacturer’s mixing ratio: 50g Agita 10 WG with 40ml lukewarm water.

For larger treatment quantities, the same ratio can be scaled proportionally.

Agita 10 WG	Lukewarm Water
50g	40ml
100g	80ml
250g	200ml
500g	400ml
1kg	800ml
5kg	4L

The larger quantities are proportional calculations, not separately specified manufacturer batch sizes.

Paint-On Preparation and Application

1. Read the product label and wear the specified protective equipment.
2. Measure the required quantity of lukewarm water.
3. Gradually add the measured Agita powder.
4. Stir thoroughly until a brushable suspension is obtained.
5. Apply using a suitable brush to selected, relatively dust-free surfaces where flies gather.
6. Stir the suspension regularly during application.
7. Keep all treated areas completely inaccessible to children and animals.

The historical South African label states that 50g is sufficient for a building with approximately 20m² of floor area, corresponding to approximately 40–60m² of wall and ceiling surface.

This does not mean all those surfaces should be coated. The product is applied to selected fly-resting areas only.

Where appropriate under the supplied label, suitable cardboard or plastic strips may be treated and suspended out of reach.

Method 2: Low-Pressure Spray Application

Manufacturer’s mixing ratio: 50g Agita 10 WG with 400ml water.

Agita 10 WG	Water
50g	400ml
100g	800ml
250g	2L
500g	4L
1kg	8L
5kg	40L

These are proportionally calculated quantities based on Elanco’s South African mixing ratio.

Apply using a suitable low-pressure sprayer to selected fly-resting surfaces according to the registered label.

Avoid indiscriminate spraying and prevent contamination of animals, food, feed, drinking water and food-contact surfaces.

Do not prepare the entire 5kg pack unless that quantity is required for the intended treatment. Prepared suspensions must not be stored for later use.

Agita 10 WG for Litter Beetle Control in Poultry Houses

In addition to adult fly control, Agita 10 WG Fly Bait Paint On 5kg is registered for controlling litter beetles (Alphitobius diaperinus) in poultry houses.

Litter beetles can cause problems in broiler production by infesting poultry litter and occupying cracks, insulation and other sheltered areas.

The South African product information describes two specific treatment methods.

Band Spray

Registered application rate: 4g Agita 10 WG per m² of treated surface.

The registered method involves applying the prepared insecticide to a band approximately one metre wide around the wall-to-ceiling junction of the poultry house.

The historical label specifies approximately one-third of the band on the wall and two-thirds on the ceiling.

This treatment is applied at the appropriate stage of the poultry production cycle, following cleaning and litter placement and before introducing the next batch of chicks.

Specialised Feed-Bait Application

The registered poultry-house directions also describe a controlled bait-placement method using feed as an insect attractant.

Elanco lists a formulation rate of 25g Agita 10 WG per 1kg of feed for this specific litter beetle treatment.

This is an insecticidal bait, not feed intended for animal consumption.

Only use this method where specifically authorised on the current South African product label, and follow all placement, access-control and food-safety precautions.

Do not use ordinary livestock or poultry feed as a delivery method outside the registered treatment instructions.

How Long Does Agita 10 WG Last?

Elanco South Africa specifies approximately 35 days of residual activity for adult fly control.

Actual results depend on:

• Fly population and infestation pressure.
• Surface type and cleanliness.
• Dust and manure accumulation.
• Moisture and weather exposure.
• Cleaning and washing practices.
• Correct mixing and application.
• Placement of treated surfaces.

Repeat treatment only as necessary and in accordance with the registered directions.

For best results, combine Agita with an integrated fly-management programme.

Integrated Fly and Insect Management

Using Agita 10 WG Fly Bait Paint On 5kg as part of a broader insect-control programme can help improve fly management in agricultural environments.

Regular manure removal, moisture control, cleaning feeding areas and managing insect breeding sites are important complementary measures.

Additional Horse Fly Protection

Agita is an environmental insecticide and must never be sprayed directly onto animals.

For horse owners who also require fly repellents, Keen Pets stocks:

Quadrepel, a wipe-on or spray-on repellent for approved use on horses and dogs.

Aktiv Equine FlyTek Ultra Insect Repellent 5L, a DEET-based horse repellent for flies, mosquitoes and biting midges.

Buzz Off Spray, a topical fly repellent formulated for horses and dogs.

These products have different active ingredients and application instructions. They are complementary options rather than interchangeable replacements for Agita.

Looking for a Smaller Agita Pack?

For smaller treatment areas, consider Agita Powder 50g Elanco, which contains the same Agita 10 WG formulation in a convenient smaller pack.

Active Ingredients and Product Information

Specification	Details
Product	Agita 10 WG Fly Bait
Brand	Elanco
Pack Size	5kg
Formulation	Water-dispersible granules
Thiamethoxam	100g/kg
(Z)-9-Tricosene	0.50g/kg
Insecticide Group	4A
Registration	L6670, Act 36 of 1947
Main Target	Adult house flies
Additional Registered Target	Litter beetles in poultry houses
Application	Paint-on or low-pressure spray for flies

Safety Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: Agita 10 WG is a poisonous insecticide. Read the complete South African product label and package insert before use.

The Elanco package insert identifies hazards including skin and eye irritation, suspected reproductive harm and serious environmental risks.

Important Precautions

• Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals.
• Wear appropriate rubber gloves, eye protection, protective clothing and an effective dust mask during handling and application.
• Avoid skin contact, eye contact and inhalation of powder or spray mist.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke while working with the product.
• Never apply directly to livestock, horses, dogs, cats or other animals.
• Apply only to approved surfaces inaccessible to animals and children, including after drying.
• Prevent contamination of food, animal feed, drinking water and food-contact surfaces.
• Do not contaminate rivers, dams, ponds, grazing areas or other water sources.
• The product is toxic to bees and aquatic organisms.
• Do not store mixed application suspensions.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Follow all label instructions for cleaning equipment and disposing of waste and empty packaging.

If accidental exposure or suspected poisoning occurs, seek medical or veterinary assistance immediately and provide the product packaging or label to the healthcare professional.

Always follow the warnings and instructions on the current container, which take precedence over general online product information.

Storage Instructions

Store Agita 10 WG Fly Bait Paint On 5kg in its original, tightly closed container.

• Store below 30°C.
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Keep away from food, feed and drinking water.
• Store securely away from children and animals.
• Keep the lid tightly closed to help maintain the fly attractant’s effectiveness.
• Do not store prepared mixtures for later application.
• Check the expiry date before use.

Why Choose Agita 10 WG Fly Bait Paint On 5kg?

Flies have a remarkable talent for turning a perfectly respectable farm into an all-you-can-eat establishment. Unfortunately, they never pay rent.

Agita 10 WG provides targeted control by combining a fly-attracting pheromone with an effective contact and stomach insecticide.

With paint-on and low-pressure spray options, approximately 35 days of residual fly control under suitable conditions, and registered litter beetle applications in poultry houses, Agita offers a practical insect-control solution for commercial agricultural operations.

The large 5kg pack is particularly suitable for farms, poultry producers, dairies, feedlots and other agricultural facilities requiring larger quantities of insecticide.

Buy Agita 10 WG Fly Bait Paint On 5kg online at Keen Pets, your Nelspruit-based online pet shop, delivering agricultural insect-control and animal health products nationwide across South Africa.

Brand: Elanco

Pack Size: 5kg

Product Type: Residual Fly Bait Insecticide

Main Application: Adult House Fly Control

Additional Registered Application: Litter Beetle Control in Poultry Houses

Registration: L6670, Act 36 of 1947

Use only as directed on the registered South African product label.