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December 2025
Animal Control Technologies Australia (ACTA), an Australian market leader in vertebrate pest control solutions is set to embark on an exciting new chapter as it announces its partnership with Kiwicare®.
ACTA’s products, which include MOUSEOFF®, FOXOFF®, HOGGONE®, SLUGOFF® and ANTOFF®, are deployed to protect farmlands, national parks and native habitats from destruction by introduced feral animals. ACTA supplies a range of customers including Governments, leading rural retailers, councils, farmers and land care groups.
Dr. Linton Staples, who established ACTA in 1986, will remain as a consultant to the business.
Kiwicare® is a trusted industry leader with a long-standing reputation for manufacturing excellence and the development of innovative products, to make your place a better place. The business operates across professional user, rural, biosecurity, and home and garden sectors throughout New Zealand and Australia.
Kiwicare® is home to several market-leading brands. The NO® Brand is a category leader in New Zealand and is now available in Australia through Woolworths. Weed Weapon® is the number one weedkiller brand in New Zealand retail channels and holds a strong leadership position in biosecurity and professional user markets. Other well-known brands in the portfolio include Atlas® Trade Tools, McGregor’s®, and Campmaster®.
The Kiwicare® Group of companies includes AHM Pty Ltd in Australia and, in New Zealand, Burnetts Horticulture, AHM Ltd, and Kiwicare Corporation Ltd.
“This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for ACTA. Kiwicare is an excellent partner and will support continued growth and development of ACTA while continuing my 40 year mission of protecting our farmlands and native habitat from invasive animals and pests. Together, we will look to exploring new growth opportunities, whilst continuing to deliver exceptional value to our supplier and customer partners in Australia and offshore. I look forward to seeing ACTA continue to thrive under Kiwicare’s stewardship and look forward to my continued involvement with the business,” said Dr. Staples, founder of ACTA.
“ACTA and Kiwicare® are strongly aligned in our shared values, purpose, and business philosophy. Together we share a culture of innovation and expertise. Both organisations embrace a ‘Clever, Better, Different’ approach to growth through innovation. This combination brings together two like-minded businesses to strengthen our collective market presence. Importantly, both companies have a strong focus on the ethical use of chemicals and on stewardship to retain the use of these important agents to protect farms and the environment. The combination of ACTA and Kiwicare creates a leading portfolio of products across pest control, weed management, and home and garden care, providing a strong platform for category growth and continued success across Australasia,” said Matthew O’Brien, CEO, Kiwicare.
Further information:
Matthew O’Brien
Kiwicare
+ 64 3 3890 778
Dr. Linton Staples
Animal Control Technologies Australia
+ 61 3 9308 9688
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