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  FLEECEWORM CONTROL ON SHEEP AND GOATS

FLEECEWORM CONTROL ON SHEEP AND GOATS


By Lee Townsend, Extension Entomologist


Fleeceworms (Spring and Summer)

Infestations of fleeceworms or wool maggots usually start around the crotch in wool contaminated with feces and urine. Ordinary tagging and docking of animals generally prevents these infestations. Shear infested area and treat with an insecticide.

Insecticide Amount Days to Slaughter
Co-Ral 25% WP (coumaphos) 1 lb/25 gal 3 Do not use on lactating dairy goats or within 14 days of freshening
Co-Ral 3% Foam Ready-to-use 3 Do not use on lactating dairy goats or within 14 days of freshening
Catron IV (permethrin) Ready-to-use 0