Insectoacaricidal products are essential in the control of parasites (ticks, fleas) in animals. "Ratox" is used to treat pigs, poultry, and cattle. It's important to note that pets are treated for both therapeutic and preventative purposes. Another important advantage of this product is that it can be used indoors.
What is included in the composition and dosage form
Ratox is an insecticidal acaricidal product available as an aqueous emulsion. Its active ingredient is deltamethrin, which is used to protect animals from parasites, ticks, and harmful insects. The emulsion is available in 100ml and 500ml bottles and in 3- and 5-liter plastic canisters.
What is it used for and how does it work?
This product has a wide range of uses. Ratox is used in veterinary medicine to treat animals against flies and ticks. The emulsion also protects pigs from sarcoptic mange and cattle from psoroptosis. The product is also in demand for the disinfestation and disinfestation of premises housing animals and poultry.
Deltamethrin works by disrupting the parasites' motor reflexes by blocking nerve conduction. Treatment of animals with an aqueous emulsion results in paralysis and death of midges, flies, ticks, and scabies ticks.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any medication, Ratox has its positive and negative qualities. Its advantages include:
- does not harm the animals being treated;
- fast and high-quality results;
- economical consumption of emulsion;
- broad spectrum of action (provides protection for animals against numerous parasites).
Among the disadvantages, one must take into account toxicity to fish and bees.
Terms of Use
The drug is used in veterinary medicine for both therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. It is important to adhere to the emulsion application rates:
| Processing object | Concentration of substance (ml/10 liters of water) | |
| for treatment | as a preventative measure | |
| Flies | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Lice | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| Scabies mites | 10.0 | 6.0 |
| Ixodid ticks | 7.50 | 7.50 |
When treating animals, it's important to remember that prophylaxis is a one-time treatment. For treatment, it's recommended to treat animals twice, separated by 1-1.5 weeks (for pigs, the interval is 1.5-2 weeks).
Manufacturers recommend treating both animals and premises simultaneously. Rooms are sprayed at a rate of 80-100 cubic centimeters of working solution per square meter of area. When preparing the working solution, maintain a ratio of 20-40 cubic centimeters per 10 liters of water. The premises are treated twice, 14-16 days apart.
Are there any contraindications and side effects?
When treating animals, individual sensitivity to the active substance must be taken into account (such individuals should not be sprayed with the working solution). Also, avoid treating the following animals:
- pregnant women (last third of the term);
- lactating females;
- young animals up to 2 months old.
Failure to follow the dosage guidelines or instructions for use may result in side effects (allergic reactions, nervous system damage). If an adverse reaction occurs, wash the product off with soapy water and seek veterinary attention. This product is considered low-toxic, but may cause mild irritation if it comes into contact with mucous membranes.
Special requirements
Before treating a large group of animals, it is recommended to test the product on a small number of animals of varying ages and weights. The reaction is monitored for two days after using Ratox. If no signs of toxicosis appear, treatment of the entire herd is continued.
The procedure is recommended in dry weather, at temperatures between 18°C and 30°C. Vaccine developers recommend giving animals water approximately 1.5-2 hours before the procedure. Mixing the preparations yourself is not recommended for spraying livestock.
For safety reasons, animals are treated using personal protective equipment (gloves, respirator, and safety glasses). After the procedure, hands and exposed skin are washed with soap.
How can it be stored?
Store the product in a separate area protected from light and heat sources. The recommended storage temperature is 0°C to +25°C. The product's shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture. It is recommended to store the emulsion in its original packaging.
Substitute products
Products with similar effects can be used to treat animals. Manufacturers produce several popular alternatives.
- Biokrin provides protection against flies, mosquitoes, bedbugs, ants, cockroaches, fleas, and rat mites. Advantages: easy to use, allows you to solve pest problems in your home or living space.
- Water-soluble granules of the K-Otrin product are used to kill flies, fleas, cockroaches, and bedbugs.
- The concentrated emulsion "K-Obiol" is used in agricultural applications to protect warehouses, grain storage facilities, and adjacent areas from harmful insects. As a preventative measure, the premises are sprayed before the insects appear (the effect lasts for several months).
To choose the right insecticidal acaricide for animals, it's best to consult a veterinarian. Products that can be used for both therapeutic and preventative purposes are preferred. That's why Ratox is so popular.