Melophagus ovinus
Management-chemical control
- permethrin spray (Pyranha Bugarmor and Bayer Permanone EC)-Follow label for dosage depending on severity of infestation and spray location. Spray affected areas or entire body or bedding. Sheep only.
- permethrin pour-on (Gordon's Livestock Backrubber & Pour-on) - Pour along backline over neck, shoulders, and rump, applying 1 fl oz. per 50 lb body weight of animal up to a maximum of 12 fl oz for any one animal. Use as needed but not more than once every 2 weeks. Sheep only.
- permethrin pour-on (DeLaval Applicator Fly Spray)-Pour along backline and down face. Apply 0.25 fl oz (7.5 cc) per 50 lb body weight of animal. Do not exceed 3 fl oz for any one animal over a 14-day period. Sheep only.
- permethrin 1% pour-on-(Martin's) Pour along back. Use 0.25 fl oz (7.5 cc) per 50 lb of body weight to a maximum of 3 fl oz per animal. For optimum control, all animals in the flock should be treated after shearing. Repeat treatment as needed, but do not exceed 5 fl oz during any 14-day interval. Sheep only.
- permethrin pour-on (Boss and Ultra Boss)-Pour along back. Apply 1.5 mL per 50 lb of body weight of animal up to a maximum of 18 mL for any one animal. Repeat as needed. Use no more than once every 2 weeks. Sheep only.
- permethrin + piperonyl butoxide (Ecolab Aero-Max Synergized, KattleGuard III, and Synergized Delice)-Pour along back. Apply 0.25 fl oz (7.5 cc) per 50 lb body weight of animal. Do not exceed 3 fl oz for any one animal over a 14-day period. Sheep only.
- pyrethrin + piperonyl butoxide (Evergreen Pro 60-6)-Dilute at the rate of 1 to 2 fl oz (2 to 4 tablespoons) per 4 gal of water and thoroughly wet all portions of the body by dipping or by spraying with sufficient pressure and with a nozzle adjustment to give penetration of the wool. Treat at a rate sufficient to wet the animal. Sheep only.
- zeta cypermethrin with piperonyl butoxide (Y-Tex Python Dust)-Apply up to 2 oz (4 tablespoons) of dust per animal evenly into the hair over the head, ears, neck, shoulders, back and tailhead. Repeat as necessary but not more often than once in 3 days. Do not make applications during rain or if there is expected rainfall before the product has sufficient time to dry (minimum 4 hours). Sheep only.