![]() The tiniest cut can provide access beneath the skin to blow flies where they begin to burrow and eat deeper and deeper. When the eggs hatch, the maggots automatically migrate to the appropriate area where they begin to burrow in and, literally, eat their victim alive. The eggs look like tiny patches of off-white mush laid on the regular fur where they can stick. Blow flies don’t need to lay eggs on the injured area that’s merely what attracts them. House flies want to lay eggs on the moist, food coated area and are carriers of infection. The more restricted a rabbit is in movement, the more likely he is to be a target. Blow flies have a metallic sheen and specifically target open cuts or sores. ![]() If that household also happens to have a rabbit with an open cut, a newly removed tooth, a messy bottom, or food stuck to him, he can be a victim of the ordinary house fly or blow fly species. Even the cleanest household can have a fly slip in when someone comes through the door. Maggotsįly Strike can happen anywhere and anytime when weather is warm enough to hatch fly eggs. This article is for the good of rabbits everywhere since fly strike happens both indoors and outdoors. PM-AU-21-0076.WARNING: This article is not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach. ![]() Power Doser™ is a trademark of Genesis Industries (Aust). Elanco, CLiK™, CLiKZiN™, Extinosad™, Rain Lock™ and the diagonal bar are trademarks of Elanco or affiliates. When used in accordance with label instructions. Insecticide resistance in sheep blowfly larvae. Breech-strike on mulesed, clipped and unmulesed Merino ewes and hoggets in south-eastern Australia. Proceedings of FLICS – Flystrike and lice IPM control strategies – a national conference, Launceston, Tasmania, 25–27 June 2001. Factors affecting the incidence of flystrike in sheep – a description and analysis of data from three separate areas in eastern Australia. Prevalence of breech-strike in mulesed, clipped and unmulesed Merino hoggets in south-eastern Australia. Insecticidal control of Lucilia cuprina: strategic timing of treatment. Long-lasting prevention against blowfly strike using the insect growth regulator dicyclanil. CLiKZiN is registered for the protection of sheep against fly strike (caused by dicyclanil-susceptible strains of blowflies (Lucilia cuprina)) for up to 11 weeks and for the protection of marking wounds on lambs against flystrike (caused by dicyclanil-susceptible strains of blowflies (Lucilia cuprina)) for up to 11 weeks.ġ. CLiKZiN Spray-On contains 12.5 g/L dicyclanil. CLiK is registered for the protection of sheep, either off-shears or with any length wool, against fly strike (caused by dicyclanil-susceptible strains of blowflies (Lucilia cuprina)) for 18 to 24 weeks and for the protection of mulesing and marking wounds on sheep against fly strike (caused by dicyclanil-susceptible strains of blowflies (Lucilia cuprina)) during the wound healing process. CLiK Spray-On contains 50 g/L dicyclanil. CLiK Extra is registered for the protection of sheep, either off-shears or with any length wool, against fly strike (caused by dicyclanilsusceptible strains of blowflies (Lucilia cuprina)) for up to 29 weeks and for the protection of mulesing and marking wounds on sheep against fly strike (caused by dicyclanil-susceptible strains of blowflies (Lucilia cuprina)) during the wound healing process. REFERENCESĬLiK Extra Spray-On contains 65 g/L dicyclanil. These products are not recommended for treating existing strikes. Do not dilute or mix with any other product. Do not apply at the same time as any other backline product. Reduced efficacy may occur in sheep affected with dermatophilosis. Where significant dags are present, a light crutching is indicated prior to treatment. Incorrect application, spray drift, soiling of wool or heavy rain following the application of these products could diminish the period of protection. Apply in accordance with label directions. Refer to registered label for full information. Rehandling interval: After treatment, wait until sheep are dry before re-handling Milk withholding period: Do not use on ewes which are producing or may in the future produce milk that may be used or processed for human consumption. ![]() Application timing: From 3 weeks after shearing
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