Merck Boss® Pour-On Insecticide
(imidocarb dipropionate)
FOR BEEF & DAIRY CATTLE & SHEEP
Product Description
Pour-on insecticide containing 5% permethrin. For fly control for lactating and non-lactating dairy cattle and beef cattle and calves, and ked and lice control on sheep.
Active Ingredient
5% permethrin
Features and Benefits
Controls lice and flies on cattle and keds and lice on sheep. Broad-spectrum fly control for lactating and non-lactating dairy cattle and beef cattle and calves, and ked and lice control on sheep.
- Concentrated 5% Permethrin in low-volume dosage minimizes labor and maximizes control.
- Efficacy ranges from 87% to 100% for four weeks against horn flies. Also controls face flies.1
- Season-long lice control with one application (January through April).
- No preslaughter withdrawal and no milk discard.
- For all classes of beef cattle, dairy cattle, and sheep.
Indications
Pour-on insecticide for beef & dairy cattle & sheep. Controls Flies and Lice on Cattle. Controls Keds and Lice on Sheep. Season-long lice control with one application (from Jan-April).
| Apply To | Target Species |
|---|---|
| Lactating and Non-Lactating Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, and Calves | Lice, Horn flies, Face flies, Aids in control of Horse flies, Stable flies, Mosquitoes, Black flies, and Ticks. |
| Sheep | Sheep Keds, Lice |
Special Note
Boss Pour-On Insecticide is not effective against cattle grubs. Boss Pour-On Insecticide should be used in an integrated pest management system which may involve repeat treatments and the use of other pest control practices.
Dosage
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References:
1. V.E. Reuter. Study S9101-001. Efficacy Comparison of Commercial Cattle Pour-ons Against the Horn Fly, Haematobia irritans.