Australian growers are dealing with increasing pest pressure, unpredictable seasons, rising input costs, and fewer reliable chemical options. In this environment, growers need tools that work when pest pressure is high and decisions must be made quickly.
Kendon Carbaryl continues to play an important role as a dependable, cost-effective solution for real-world situations faced by growers today.
What is Carbaryl?
Carbaryl is a trusted broad-spectrum insecticideand a thinning agent that has been supporting growers for decades. First introduced in 1956, it is known for its fast contact action (greater on beetles) and ingestion activity (greater on lepidopterans & grasshoppers), helping deliver reliable pest control where it is needed most.
Carbaryl works quickly on insects by disrupting their normal nerve function, leading to rapid knockdown and effective control. It delivers proven control of a wide range of problem pests, including caterpillars, beetles, and other chewing and sucking insects.
Carbaryl use in Australia
Carbaryl remains an actively registered insecticide in Australia, with its use reviewed and regulated by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). The APVMA has evaluated and confirmed approvals for different Carbaryl formulations, crops and specific usage patterns under current regulatory standards, providing ongoing assurance around product use and safety.
When Does Carbaryl Make Sense on Farm/ Orchard?
1. When chewing pests break through
In many crops, chewing pests such as caterpillars (including codling moth, light brown apple moth, armyworms, Heliothis (budworms) etc.), various beetles, and grasshoppers moving in from surrounding paddocks can quickly build from low numbers to damaging levels, particularly following warm weather or seasonal weather events.
How Carbaryl helps growers:
- Rapid knockdown and feeding cessation
- Broad control when multiple chewing pests are present (Carbaryl controls over 560 pests on more than 120 crops)
- Protection of yield and crop quality during sudden outbreaks
Carbaryl is especially valuable when threshold levels are exceeded and immediate action is required.
Light brown apple moth (larvae)
Red shouldered leaf beetle
Wingless grasshopper
2. When you need a reliable “Clean-Up” spray
Growers often face challenging situations where selective products fail to deliver sufficient control, resistance or reduced pest sensitivity is suspected, and pest pressure is mixed—making it difficult to manage effectively with a single chemistry.
How Carbaryl helps growers:
- Acts as a reliable clean-up option
- Reduces pest numbers quickly to regain control
- Helps stabilise the crop before moving back to softer options
This makes Carbaryl a practical support tool, not a routine spray.
3. When managing resistance matters
With fewer new insecticides coming to market, protecting existing chemistry is critical. Carbaryl, as a Group 1A mode of action, provides an important rotation option in resistance management programs.
How Carbaryl helps growers:
- Rotates away from commonly used selective chemistries
- Reduces pressure on newer, premium products
- Supports long-term sustainability of pest control programs
Used strategically, Carbaryl helps extend the life of the entire spray program.
4. When cost per hectare counts
Input costs continue to rise, and growers are under pressure to manage costs without compromising crop protection.
How Carbaryl helps growers:
- Cost-effective control per hectare
- Reduces need for multiple insecticideapplications
- Strong return on investment in high-pressure situations
For many growers, Carbaryl remains a practical economic choice when pest pressure is high.
5. When you need to thin your fruit crop
Growers often face situations where heavy fruit set, labour-intensive hand thinning, and variable weather or cultivar conditions make consistent crop load management challenging.
How Carbaryl helps growers:
- Supports post-bloom chemical thinning programs
- Helps reduce excess fruit set for better sizing and quality
- Can be integrated with other thinning agents for consistent results
Carbaryl is especially valuable when timely thinning is needed to manage crop load, improve fruit size, and maintain tree health.
6. As a compliment to IPM programs
Modern IPM is about using the right product at the right time, not eliminating tools altogether.
How Carbaryl fits IPM:
- Best used as a targeted intervention, not a calendar spray
- Applied when monitoring shows economic thresholds exceeded
- Allows growers to return to softer options once control is achieved
This approach supports balanced, sustainable pest management while protecting crop performance.
Kendon’s Commitment to Growers
Kendon supports growers with trusted chemistry and practical solutions that perform in real farming conditions. Kendon Carbaryl remains a key part of this toolkit, offering dependable control when pest pressure is high.
Why Farmers Should Choose Kendon Carbaryl:
- Two reliable formulations: (Active APVMA Registrants)
- Wettable Granules (WG) – 800g/kg available in 1Kg or 10Kg
- Suspension Concentrates (SC) – 500g/l SC available in 5L & 20L
- Trusted Australian family-owned supplier with decades of consistent service
- Proven performance in real farming conditions
- Reliable supply, ensuring availability when you need the most
- Affordable pricing, giving farmers the best value for effective pest control
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