Insecticides with Anti-sand Fly Efficacy
Active Ingredient(s) | Dose (range) | Application | Protection onset | Duration of protection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Permethrin, indoxacarb | 48 mg/kg (48-96) | Spot-on | 24-48 hours | 3-4 weeks |
Permethrin, imidacloprid | 50 mg/kg (50-125) | Spot-on | 24-48 hours | 3-4 weeks |
Permethrin | - | Spray | Instant | 2-3 days |
Permethrin, fipronil | 60 mg/kg (60-160) | Spot-on | 24-48 hours | 4 weeks |
Permethrin | 47.6 mg/kg | Spot-on | 24-48 hours | 2 weeks |
Permethrin, fipronil | 50.48 mg/kg (50.5-101) | Spot-on | 24-48 hours | 4 weeks |
Deltamethrin | 40 mg/g | Collar | 7 days | 6 months |
Flumethrin, imidacloprid | 56 mg/g | Collar | - | - |
Permethrin, dinotefuran, piriproxafen | 46.6 mg/kg (46.6-158.8) | Spot-on | 24-48 hours | 4 weeks |
Adapted from Miro et al: Novel Areas for Prevention and Control of Canine Leishmaniosis. Trends Parasitol. 2017; 33(9)718-730. |