Agita 10 WG is one of the best-known fly baits for barns, farms, the surroundings of restaurants and waste areas. It contains thiamethoxam 10% with a sex attractant that draws flies in, so the fly lands on the bait, feeds on it and dies within minutes.
This article explains how Agita works, the exact mixing rates for painting and spraying, how much area a pack covers, and where to place it for the best result.
- Active ingredient: thiamethoxam 10% with a sex attractant.
- Form: water-dispersible granules (WG).
- Target: house flies and barn flies.
- Where to use: barns, poultry and livestock farms, and around restaurants and waste containers.
How does Agita work?
Thiamethoxam is a neonicotinoid that blocks the fly's nerve signals. The secret in Agita is the sex attractant:
- It draws flies from a distance to where you placed the bait.
- The fly feeds on the bait, taking the dose by mouth and dying quickly.
- The effect stays on painted surfaces for a long time, so it keeps killing flies that arrive later.
For more on thiamethoxam, read Thiamethoxam: A Non-Repellent Insecticide for Bed Bugs and Cockroaches.
How to use Agita
1. Painting (the most common)
- Mix: a 400 g pack of Agita with 320 ml of water.
- Preparation: add the water gradually while stirring until you get a smooth paste that spreads easily.
- Application: brush it on as strips or scattered spots on walls, posts and ceilings where flies rest.
- Number of spots: spread it over 30 to 60 spots across the site, not in one place.
- Height: 1.5 to 2 metres, which is the level where flies rest.
- Coverage: one pack covers 160 m² of floor area, or 200 to 240 m² of surfaces.
2. Spot spraying
- Mix: a 400 g pack of Agita with 3.2 litres of water, fully dissolved.
- Application: spray only the surfaces where flies rest: walls, posts, windows, doors, ceilings and partitions inside the barn.
- Do not spray the whole building; spot spraying is more economical and more effective.
- Coverage: the same as painting, 160 m² of floor or 200 to 240 m² of surfaces.
Worked example
An 80 m² barn needs half a pack, which is 200 g of Agita. For painting, mix it with 160 ml of water and spread it over 20 to 30 spots. For spraying, dissolve it in 1.6 litres of water.
When to reapply
The effect stays on surfaces for up to 6 weeks. Reapply when you notice flies increasing again, or sooner if surfaces are washed, dusty or in direct sun.
Where should you place it?
- In warm, sunny spots, because flies like to rest there.
- Near fly sources: waste containers, manure areas and kitchen exits.
- Away from animal feed and water and from food preparation areas.
Baits to rotate with Agita
- Advion Fly (indoxacarb): a granular bait scattered at 1 to 2 g per square metre, repeated every 7 days.
- Zyrox Fly (cyantraniliprole): scattered on dry surfaces at 200 g per 100 square metres, repeated every 7 days depending on the infestation.
What makes it fail?
- Leaving breeding sources: manure and wet waste produce new flies every day.
- Painting one large area instead of many scattered spots.
- Spraying where flies do not rest.
Fly types and how to identify them are covered in Types of Flies: How to Identify the Flies in Your Home and Get Rid of Them.
Safety
- Wear gloves while mixing and painting.
- It is hazardous to bees, so do not place it near flowers or hives.
- Keep it away from children, animals and water sources.
Products from Orkida
- Agita 10 WG, 400 g: thiamethoxam 10% with a sex attractant for painting and spraying in barns and around waste.
- Advion Fly Granular Bait, 500 g: a Syngenta fly bait with indoxacarb for outdoor areas and waste containers.
- Zyrox Fly Granular Bait, 500 g: cyantraniliprole 0.5%, for rotation with other baits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Agita last after painting?
It stays effective for up to 6 weeks, depending on washing, dust and direct sun. Repaint when you notice flies increasing again.
Can I use it inside the house?
Agita is made for barns, outdoor areas and around waste. Inside the home, use fly traps and methods suited to homes.
Why are there still flies?
There is usually a breeding source nearby. Clean up manure and waste, and increase the number of bait spots.
Should I rotate it with another bait?
Yes. Rotating between Agita (thiamethoxam) and a bait with a different active such as Advion Fly (indoxacarb) or Zyrox (cyantraniliprole) keeps results strong.