Insectoacaricides are indispensable when treating animals and poultry against ticks, flies, midges and other skin parasites. Let's consider the principle of action and purpose of Ratox, its composition and release form, purpose and mechanism of action, advantages and disadvantages. How to use the drug correctly according to the attached instructions, what contraindications and side effects it has. How to store it correctly and what drugs can be replaced.
Composition and release form of the product
"Ratox" contains deltamethrin, organic solvents and emulsifiers.The manufacturer - Rubikon LLC, Belarus - produces it in the form of a 5% concentrated aqueous emulsion in bottles of 100 and 500 ml and in canisters of 3 and 5 liters.
Purpose and mechanism of action
"Ratox" is used from bovine psoroptosis and sheep, sarcoptic mange in pigs, animal entomosis, the drug protects animals from ticks, flies and other parasites. Designed for disinsection of farms for breeding farm animals and poultry.
Deltamethrin blocks the conductivity of nerve cells, which leads to impaired reflexes of the motor system, paralysis and death of parasites. Acts on scabies and ixodid mites, cat and chicken mites, flies and midges.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of insectoacaricide "Ratox":
- not dangerous for treated animals;
- acts quickly and reliably;
- low drug consumption;
- has a wide spectrum of action against many types of parasites.
Disadvantages: toxic to fish and bees.
Instructions for use and dosage
In veterinary medicine, the drug "Ratox" is used against mites and scabies in different species of animals. Application rate (in ml per 10 l) for treatment and prevention:
- ixodid ticks – 7.5;
- scabies - 10 and 6;
- lice – 2.5 and 1.5;
- flies and other harmful insects – 5.
For ticks, 2 therapeutic treatments are carried out with an interval of 15 days, the following treatments are carried out at intervals that depend on the level of infection of the animal with parasites. A single treatment protects against flies for 6-10 days; a single treatment against lice is carried out.
For scabies, animals are bathed 2 times with an interval of 1.5 weeks, for prevention - 1 time every six months. With the help of "Ratox" you can carry out disinfestation of premises: spray surfaces with a solution.Consumption depends on the surface material, such as stone, concrete, plastic or wood, and on the type of pest.
The room is ventilated 1 hour after treatment for 1 hour; equipment, if it remained in the room, is washed and dried. Dead insects are removed from the premises. When treating residential premises, animals and children must be removed from the room. Then carry out ventilation and wet cleaning of the room. After this, the room can be used.
Side effects and contraindications
If you use the drug in doses recommended by the manufacturer, then side effects are unlikely. Contraindications to the use of insectoacaricide: individual sensitivity to the active substance, sick animals.
special instructions
Farm animal products, meat and milk can be used without restrictions immediately after use. The active substance does not penetrate muscle fibers and other tissues of the body. The drug is completely safe for pregnant and lactating animals. The drug based on deltamethrin belongs to hazard class 3; when used in accordance with the recommendations of the instructions, it does not have a toxic effect on the body of domestic animals, does not remain in tissues and organs, and does not pass into milk.
Despite the safety of the product for mammals, you should not drink, smoke or eat with it during the discount.
After use, be sure to wash your hands and rinse exposed skin.If poisoning occurs, you need to immediately take individual measures: drink activated carbon powder, wash it down with water and after 10-15 minutes. induce vomiting. If this is not enough and the symptoms do not disappear, you should consult a doctor.
Storage rules
"Ratox", like all veterinary drugs, must be stored in a separate room from the living area so that children and pets cannot reach it. Storage conditions – dark and dry room, temperature – 0-25 ˚С. The insecticide can be stored for 3 years; it must be kept in its original packaging. After the expiration of the shelf life, the drug must be replaced with a fresh one.
Analogs
Deltamethrin, in addition to Ratox, contains drugs such as Biorin, Bifethrin and K-Otrin. For medical and sanitary purposes, the products are used to kill cockroaches, mosquitoes and flies in public utilities, household and food enterprises and in vehicles.
"Ratox", produced by the Belarusian company "Rubicon", is used to treat large and small farm animals against common types of parasitic insects. Treatment is carried out 1 or 2 times, with a short period of time. As a rule, after this it is possible to completely get rid of the insects. You can not only treat the skin of animals against parasites with the drug, but also spray it on premises to get rid of annoying insects. In both cases it will be effective. The product is practically non-toxic, neither for animals nor for humans, does not cause side effects, and has almost no contraindications. It does not affect the quality of dairy and meat products, so it can be used immediately after using the drug.
