Otobius megnini
Management-chemical control
- diazinon ear tag (Optimizer)-One tag to each ear of all animals older than 3 months when ticks are present. Remove tags at end of fly season or before slaughter.
- diazinon/chlorpyrifos ear tag (Warrior)-One tag to each ear of all animals older than 3 months when pests appear. Remove tags at end of fly season or before slaughter.
- permethrin spray (Atroban 11% EC)-Apply at 1 pint to 2.5 gal water. 1 to 2 oz spray per animal, spot treatment.
- zeta-cypermethrin/piperonyl butoxide dust (PYthon) at 1/3 oz (1 T) directly to inside of each ear. Repeat as needed but not more often than once every 3 days.
- zeta-cypermethrin/piperonyl butoxide ear tag (PYthon)-One tag to each ear of all animals when ticks appear. Remove tags at end of fly season or before slaughter.