Includes Ixodes species. (e.g., deer tick, western blacklegged tick) and Dermacentor species (e.g., American dog tick)
Management-chemical control
Ear tags
- abamectin/piperonyl butoxide ear tag (XP 820)-Apply one tag to each ear when ticks become a problem, to aid in control for up to 3 months. Remove tags at end of tick season or before slaughter.
Pour-ons, sprays
- diflubenzuron/permethrin pour-on (Clean-Up II; Lice-Ban)-Apply 3 mL per 100 lb body weight to maximum of 30 mL. Retreat as needed, but no more than once every 2 weeks.
- octanoic acid/nonanoic acid/decanoic acid (Ecovet Fly Repellent)-Apply to hair coat with small sprayer or a cloth.
- permethrin spray, ready-to-use (various manufacturers; 0.25%-1%)- Spray animal as directed.
- permethrin spray, concentrate (various manufacturers; 10%-40%)-Dilute in water as directed. Spray animal as directed. Typical application interval is 14 days, as needed, but follow label.
- permethrin/piperonyl butoxide pour-on (Ultra Boss)-Apply 3 ml per 100 lb body weight. Maximum of 30 ml (1 fl oz) per animal. Retreat as needed but no more than once every 2 weeks.
- pyrethrins spray (PyGanic Livestock & Poultry Insecticide; PyGanic Speciality)-Dilute as directed. Spray animal until wet. Do not exceed 1 treatment per day. This organic product is OMRI listed.
- pyrethrins spray (Lynx 1.4%, 5%; Tersus 5%)-Dilute in water as directed. Spray to wet the animal. Repeat treatment as needed, but do not apply more than once per day.
- rosemary oil/geraniol/peppermint oil spray (Essentria IC-3)- Mix 1 to 3 oz per gal mineral oil. Spray directly on animal in amounts to sufficiently cover. Apply the spray at least 20 minutes prior to milking or after milking has been completed.
- rosemary oil/peppermint oil spray (Essentria All Purpose)-Mix 1 to 3 oz per gal water or mineral oil. Spray directly on animal in amounts to sufficiently cover. Apply the spray at least 20 minutes prior to milking or after milking has been completed.
- thyme oil/cedarwood oil/lemongrass oil/rosemary oil/citronella oil/clove oil/geroniol (Absorbine Flys-X Natural spray)-Spray directly onto coat. Do not spray in eyes or mucous membranes; use soft cloth to apply to face.
Dusts
- zeta-cypermethrin/piperonyl butoxide dust (PYthon II Dust)-Directly apply 2 oz per animal. Repeat as needed but not more than once every 3 days. Do not use dusts concurrently with insecticide ear tags containing zeta-cypermethrin or cypermethrin.