Description
Diacidol is a non-systemic public health pesticide, from the organophosphorus compounds, used as ectoparasiticide, contains 20% (w/v) Diazinon (O,O-diethyl 0-2- isopropyl- 6-methylpyramidin- 4-yl Phosphorothioate (IUPAC)) as emulsifiable concentrate.
– A useful dressing for the control of Blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) strike on struck sheep, and as a dressing for marking wounds.
– For the control of Lice (Bovicola bovis, Linognathus vituli, Haematopinus eurysternus) and Buffalo Fly (Haematobia irritans exigua) on cattle, Lice (Bovicola caprae) on goats
Animal | Pest | Method | Rate | Critical Comments |
Sheep | Blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) | Strike Dressing | 100 ml / 20 Liters water | Shear/ clip the strike wound and saturate struck area thoroughly. |
Goats | Lice (Bovicola caprae) | Hand Spray | 50 ml / 20 Liters water | Thoroughly wet goats with spray. A second spraying may be necessary 16-17 days later. |
Cattle | Lice (Bovicola bovis, Linognathus vituli, Haematopinus eurysternus) | Hand Spray | 50 ml / 20 Liters water | Spray thoroughly using 5-10 liters per head. A second spraying 16-17 days later is necessary to break the life cycle of the lice. |
Cattle (Beef) | Buffalo Fly (Haematobia irritans exigua) | Backrubber | 1 Liter / 20 Liters of oil. | Soak backrubber thoroughly. Re-treat as necessary. |
-Do not use Diacidol 20 EC for dipping or jetting sheep.
-Do not use on lactating or pregnant ewes where milk or milk products may be used for human consumption.
– Cattle:
Meat: Cattle must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment and within 3 days from the last treatment.
Milk: Nil.
– Sheep and Goats:
Meat: Sheep and goat must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment and within 14 days from the last treatment.
Milk (Sheep): Do not use in lactating or pregnant ewes where their milk or milk products may be used for human consumption.
Milk (Goats): Milk from treated goats must not be used for human consumption during treatment and within 48 hours from the last treatment.
Wool (Sheep): Do not use less than 2 months before shearing or fiber collection.
Store away from any direct source of heat or flame and at temperature below 30oC.
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