title: Control of haematophagous flies on equines with permethrin-impregnated eartags.
abstract: The efficacy of 10% (w/w) permethrin impregnated eartags for the control of the haematophagous fly pests Stomoxys calcitrans L., Haematopota dissimilis Meigen and Hippobosca maculata Leach on equines in India was determined. The tags were found to be effective for 1-2 months against S. calcitrans and H. dissimilis but completely ineffective against H. maculata. No tags were lost during the study. Tags can be used as part of an integrated control programme. This is the first reported use of eartags for control of haematophagous flies on horses.
authors.affiliation: Defence Research and Development Establishment, Gwalior, India.
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Parashar
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Rao
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004175:Diptera; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D006736:Horses; D007300:Insect Control; D007302:Insect Repellents; D007306:Insecticides; D009117:Muscidae; D026023:Permethrin; D011722:Pyrethrins
chemical_list: D007302:Insect Repellents; D007306:Insecticides; D011722:Pyrethrins; D026023:Permethrin