APVMA Update: Suspension and Restrictions on Certain Rodenticide Products

Agsafe wishes to inform members of a recent update from the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) regarding second generation anticoagulant rodenticide products.

For second generation anticoagulant rodenticide products, the permits are to be suspended for a year starting 24/03/2026 for a significant range of products that contain actives Broadifacoum, Bromadiolone, Difenacoum, Difenialone and Flocoumafen.

These are common rat and mouse baits, paste and products including TomCat Rat and Mouse Bait and Talon Rat & Mouse Killer Pellets and similar products – there are over 100 products listed. These are typically Schedule 6 products.

The APVMA has placed the following restrictions on the sale and use of the listed products.

View Appendix 2 - Product List

For products that are to be used for domestic use situations:

• There is a limit to the pack sizes that can be sold for this purpose.

• On sale, the retailer must provide a copy of Attachment 2 from APVMA Gazette No 5 dated Tuesday 10 March 2026. This states that the following conditions have to be applied on top of any conditions stated on the label:

  • Products are not to be used outside.

  • They must be used in a tamper resistant bait station.

  • Cannot be used for longer than 35 days when treating an infestation. Advice from a professional pest controller or from the product seller should be sought after this period.

For products that are to be used for commercial situations:

• On sale, the retailer must provide a copy of Attachment 2 from APVMA Gazette No 5 dated Tuesday 10 March 2026. This states that the following conditions have to be applied on top of any conditions stated on the label:

  • Products are not to be used outside for the control of mice.

  • Products cannot be placed in areas accessible to non-target animals, pets or children unless in a non-tamper resistant station.

  • Product must not be used in outside unless in a tamper resistant and weather resistant bait station that is secured in place.

  • Bait stations cannot be placed more than 2m from buildings.

  • Products cannot be applied directly to burrows.

  • Products cannot be used for longer than 35 days when treating an infestation without an evaluation of the state of the infestation and the efficacy of the treatment.

The APVMA has listed that there is a mechanism for them to apply a civil penalty for not following this action.

Members should review this update carefully and ensure they are aware of the conditions associated with the sale and use of the listed products.

If you have any questions regarding this update, please contact Agsafe.