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Dosage and administration
Deosect must be diluted and mixed with water to make a solution just before use. A knapsack, hand sprayer or a sponge may be used to apply the solution. The solution should be used within 24 hours. Avoid spraying directly into animals eyes.
One litre of Deosect should be diluted with 50 litres of water. Alternatively, the following table may be used:
Deosect
Water
10 ml
500 ml
20 ml
1 litre
100 ml
5 litres
200 ml
10 litres
 A medium fine spray is advisable to avoid fogging of the diluted Deosect Spray. Careful attention must be paid to total animal coverage, especially the face, legs, back and hind quarters. The following amounts should be used:
Adult horses
500 ml of diluted solution per animal.
Ponies
125 ml of diluted solution per animal.
Fly Control
The application of the solution should commence at the onset of the fly season and be repeated monthly for general fly control and every two weeks for severe head and face fly control.
Lice Control
Apply when lice are observed and repeat as necessary at a minimum interval of 14 days.