The phase-out dates are as follows:
Sold by date – 29th July 2024 (product can no longer be purchased after this date)
Use by date – 25th January 2025 (product can no longer be used after this date)
Pest Control News understands that this may have a big impact on your business in the future. There are a number of alternative products available. We recommend taking technical advice from qualified technical advisors regarding the alternatives to Ficam® D.
Below is a Press Release from ENVU UK™.
Bendiocarb, the active ingredient in Ficam® D, phase-out dates have now been confirmed by the HSE. The dates will be applied from the expiry date of the active substance from 31st January 2024, 180 days sell-out period and an additional 180 day for the use of existing stock.
Therefore, the phase-out dates are as follows:
Sold by date – 29th July 2024 (product can no longer be purchased after this date)
Use by date – 25th January 2025 (product can no longer be used after this date)
The withdrawal of a product is something Envu work very hard to avoid. Envu continue to defend our product registrations and remain committed to constant innovation and new product development to ensure our customers have the best possible solutions to help them protect public health. For further product updates, please subscribe to our newsletter HERE.
Ficam® D is a ready-to-use dustable powder containing Bendiocarb for use indoors as an insecticide against ants, and for the control of wasps and hornets (nests), including Asian Hornets. For over forty years the product has been an effective and essential tool within the professional pest management sector.
Over recent years there have been significant assessments and investments, including changes to the product labelling in 2020, to keep the product available for pest professionals. However new BPR registrations have now made it very difficult to keep products such as Ficam® D on the market.
New innovative solutions
Envu’s innovative research and development has already offered a new alternative solution for pest controllers with the K-Othrine® Partix™ which gives the power to control a broad spectrum of pests, including wasps on any surface, whilst significantly reducing active substance levels in the environment (-50%).
