Yates Baythroid Questions & Answers

Hi Gary, It is not suitable. Feel free to contact us here external link , and we can assist you with alternative products.

Hi Johnny F, Baythroid Advanced is no longer being produced or sold under that name. The product has transitioned to Yates Advanced Garden Insect Killer, with updated packaging and branding. external link  Most Yates products don’t have a set expiry date. If you store them properly—sealed in their original packaging and kept in a cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight—they’ll stay effective for at least two years from when they were made.

After that time, the product may slowly lose its effectiveness, so it’s a good idea to check before using older items.  Check with your local council for chemical drop-off days or waste disposal centres that accept garden chemicals. Many councils offer free or low-cost services for safe disposal.

If you've got any more questions or need anything else, feel free to give the Yates team a shout. We're here to help!

Hi Warren, yes it is safe to use on all lawn types. external link 

Absolutely

I am sorry: I cannot help you with this one. I have two lilly pilly hedges - one 1.5m high; the other, about 2.5m. I maintain them at those heights. They are only 15-20m long. And, touch wood, the beetle has not returned so far this year! Both are looking very healthy with luxurious new growth! On the last occasion, I sprayed the taller hedge from trestles and a plank. I check regularly - about weekly - for their reappearance.

Hi Steph,  Unfortunately, we do not have a product in our range registered for lilly pilly beetle at this point in time.   As you mentioned, you have a large number of mature trees.  We recommend contacting an arborist in your area for assistance.  They may have a commercial product which can be applied to control this pest.  A list of arborists is available at the following website external link 

Steph, I spray my 80m hedge with a back pack mist sprayer. Stihl sell them as do a few other brands. I have a selecta branded one. Works well.

Thank you. I didn't think of a mist sprayer, although I might still need a ladder of some description. I've treated the affected trees with a dose of bug killa as recommended by my local nursery which worked last time alongside baythroid (I made sure they weren't flowering). I can only hope the beetles don't move down the line onto the next trees as I can't access the base of those trunks. They're growing in a 600mm deep channel between a retaining wall and the fence...

Don't know. Didn't use it for this. But very effective against Lilly Pilly beetle, Stink Bugs on orange trees and Sawfly larvae on Callistomen.

Baythroid Advanced Insect Killer for Lawns is registered for the control of Couch mites in lawns. Repeat treatment may be necessary for a heavy infestation. Click here for more info on this product: external link 

Ok Thanks. One more question: Is Baythroid Advanced Insect Killer for Gardens the same product as Baythroid Advanced Insect Killer for Lawns?

The active ingredient in both products is the same, however Baythroid Advanced Insect Killer for Gardens has been tested and approved to control certain garden pests, whereas Baythroid Advanced Insect Killer for Lawns has been tested and approved to control certain lawn pests. We cannot recommend you use one in place of the other as we don’t have approval from the APVMA.

OK. Thank you for that, most appreciated.

Hello, As Baythroid is not approved for use on the Lilly Pilly beetle, an application rate is not available on the label. The APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority) is the governing body for chemical use in Australia. If it is not on the label, then we legally can't recommend to use the product in any other way than what is stated on the label. Unfortunately we do not have a product in our range to treat the Lilly Pilly beetle. Michelle Yates Horticulturist

Yes Michael. Fortnightly - and I still do. But recently it has seemed unnecessary. The hedge has fully recovered and I see no sign of beetle attack.

Thank you for your reply

Unfortunately, we cannot recommend using Baythroid Advanced Insect Killer for Gardens on Lillypilly/Calypso Beetle as it is not listed for use against this pest on the label.

No it was not!!!

Hi Rick, No Baythroid will not be effective on the sod webworm, try"Yates Grub Kill & Protect for Lawns" against a large range of common lawn pests including curl grubs, various beetle larvae, caterpillars and provides up to 6 months protection for your lawn. The product is available in both granular and concentrated liquid. Please read more of the product from the following link: external link  external link  Michelle Yates Horticulturist

Hi Warren, This product is not suitable to use if it is raining or about to rain.

I too was worried about that very thing. I have a blackbird family that love my garden. I chased them away a few times but they had a good feed of the beetles and grubs before I could sweep up the corpses.

They had no I’ll effects and still get under the Lillypilly and chuck the mulch onto my pathways in their search for other bugs.

Jerry

Hi Tasneem I’m not sure about the use of this product on roses. Try a specific aphids spray. My experience was on Lilly Pilly

We have a dedicated team of horticulturists who are more than happy to answer any product and garden related enquiries. To speak to them, please call 1300 369 074 (press option 2). You can also contact our team using the Contact Us form on the Yates website. Please visit external link  We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Is baythroid safe for for birds etc