Sheep should never be dipped on a full stomach, when the wool is wet, or when they are heated, tired, thirsty, or suffering from wounds or open sores.

Choose a cool dry day and dip early in the morning.

Rams and fat sheep should be assisted through the bath and lambs dipped separately from the ewes.

Care should be taken to ensure that the sheep do not swallow or inhale any wash.

As this is an organophosphorus sheep dip, an interval of at least 14 days should elapse between dipping and dosing with any drench, etc. containing levamisole or an organophosphorus compound.

It is an offence to permit any poisonous, noxious or polluting matter to enter any river, stream or watercourse.

Any unwanted product should be disposed of by a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Empty containers should be washed out thoroughly and rinsings placed into the dip bath. Used taps should be washed thoroughly and rinsings placed into the dip bath. Dispose of rinsed containers and taps in accordance with any guidance from an appropriate waste regulation authority.

To dispose of used sheep dip an authorisation under the Groundwater Regulations 1998 is required. To apply for an authorisation contact the Environment Agency (EA) or the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) or the Environment and Heritage Service of the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland (EHS/DENI). Alternatively spent dip wash should be disposed of by a licensed waste disposal contractor.