What do you put on the back of a cows rub?
Cattle Rub Insecticide Chart
| Insecticide | Active Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Prozap Insectrin X | 10% Permethrin |
| Pyranha 1-10PX | 10% Permethrin & 10% Piperonyl Butoxide |
| Synergized De-Lice Pour-On | 1% Permethrin & 1% Piperonyl Butoxide |
| Ultra Boss | 5% Permethrin & 5% Piperonyl Butoxide |
What is the best fly control for cows?
Backrubbers and dust bags are an effective way to reduce horn fly numbers if cattle are forced to use them. Insecticide ear tags and strips are a convenient method of horn fly control.
How high should a cattle rub be?
The cattle rub should sag so the lowest point of the rub is about 2 feet above the ground.
Can you spray diesel on cattle?
Don’t use diesel fuel as it evaporates more quickly and is harder on the cattle’s skin. Dust bags are most effective when used where cattle have to pass under them daily to get to water or mineral feeders.
How do you charge a Bovi-Rub?
Hang near water, mineral feeders, or in alleyways to encourage use. Initially, charge the Bovi-Rub back rubber with 2.5 to 5 gallons of solution and recharge as necessary to maintain wetness.
What can I spray on my pasture for flies?
As a dip, mix 3 oz per gallon of mineral oil and apply to affected animals as needed. As a fog, use 4 oz per gallon and expect to spray every 10-14 days depending on the life cycle of the pests on your property.
How do you keep flies away from cows?
Forced use dust bags give the best control of horn flies, although sprays, ear tags and dips may also be successfully used. Back rubbers and pour-on-materials can give control but are usually the least successful.
How often can you spray cows for flies?
every two to three weeks
To achieve proper fly control, pour-ons and sprays must be applied every two to three weeks throughout the fly season. Applying these products before pasture turnout likely will not be an effective fly control method.
What does a cattle Oiler do?
Oilers can provide continual treatment for flies, and lice and mosquitoes are indicated as well. A disadvantage is that oilers require a large capital outlay and yearly maintenance. There is a one day withdrawal time from an oiler before shipping cattle to slaughter.
How do you use strong polypropylene rope?
Strong polypropylene rope runs through core of entire rub and at each end for hanging. Has breaking strength of 2700 lbs. To use suspend between two posts or trees, and charge with 4 gallons of insecticide-diesel fuel mixture along the length. Works best with Face Flyps (one set per cattle rub).
What is the breaking strength of flyps?
Strong polypropylene rope runs through core of entire rub and at each end for hanging. Has breaking strength of 2700 lbs. To use suspend between two posts or trees, and charge with 4 gallons of insecticide-diesel fuel mixture along the length. Works best with Face Flyps (one set per cattle rub). Face Flyps sold separately, #16482.
How do you use flyps for cattle rub?
To use suspend between two posts or trees, and charge with 4 gallons of insecticide-diesel fuel mixture along the length. Works best with Face Flyps (one set per cattle rub). Face Flyps sold separately, #16482. Backrubber products for use with cattle rub are listed below. See the more info button on each product for rate of dilution.
Is cow life-cattle rub the best fly control method?
In a recent Progressive Farmer Brand Awareness Study, producers were asked to rank 5 methods of fly control as to Dependability, Economy, Ease on Cattle and Ease on Cowboys. They ranked Cow Life-Cattle Rub Number 1 in every category!