Description

Y-Tex Python Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags

Y-Tex Python Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags are unavailable for the 2023 – 2024 fly season.

Active Ingredients: Piperonyl Butoxide @ 200g/kg & Zeta-Cypermethrin @ 100g/kg

• Two tags should be applied per animal (1 in each ear). – Buffalo Fly and Paralysis Tick Control
• One tag should be applied per animal (1 per head). – Cattle Biting Lice Control

Y-Tex Python Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags are a fast-acting, sustained-release insecticidal ear tag containing synergized S-isomer pyrethroid (SP) compound for Buffalo fly, Cattle Biting Lice and Paralysis Tick control.

Y-Tex Python Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags have excellent activity against Buffalo flies, including Buffalo flies resistant to certain other insecticides (Up to 4 months, control of susceptible Buffalo Flies).  A high loading of piperonyl butoxide synergizes this S-isomer and dramatically reduces the effect of pyrethroid resistance, making PYthon ideal for rotation with diazinon tags.

Y-Tex Python Tags exclusive Tri-Polymer matrix of non-toxic, inert constituents continuously delivers a high ratio of synergist to the insecticide for maximum insect-killing action.  PYthon’s net weight of 9.5 grams allows it to be used on cattle of all ages.

Why choose Y-Tex Python Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags;

• Contains the active ingredients Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO) & Zeta-Cypermethrin.
• It is a Pyrethroid Tag.
• Registered for use on beef and dairy cattle, including newborn calves and lactating dairy cattle.
• Works very rapidly, usually eliminating Buffalo flies within one (1) day & provides up to 4 months of control of susceptible Buffalo Flies.
• Brings proven weight gains.
• Reduces the need for frequent insecticide treatments and mustering costs.
• Works well as an integral component of an insecticidal rotation program with OPtimizer and other organophosphate ear tags to help prevent Buffalo fly insecticide resistance.
• The name with uppercase “PY” informs end-users of the chemical class of the PYthon ear tag, i.e., PYrethroid. For rotation, OPtimizer is similarly named, i.e., “OP” for OrganoPhosphate.
• Has Nil Withholding Period and Nil Export Slaughter interval.
• It has a Y-Tex patented Snap-Lok™ collar for guaranteed retention against tag or button failure for five (5) months.
• Uses the proven Y-tex two-piece application system.
• It is rainfast and dip fast.
• Can be safely used in conjunction with other pesticides and medicinal applications, e.g., cattle tick acaricides and anthelmintics.
• It is environmentally friendly.

What is the effectiveness of Y-Tex Python Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags;

• Up to 4 months, control of susceptible Buffalo Flies.
• Aids in the control of Cattle Biting Lice on beef and dairy cattle
• Aids in controlling Paralysis Tick on suckling beef and dairy calves for up to 42 days after treatment.

States Registered:

• State: Qld, N.S.W., N.T., W.A. Buffalo Fly
• All States – Cattle Biting Lice and Paralysis Tick

General Instructions for using Y-Tex Python Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags:

• For Buffalo Fly control:
  • Apply only when fly numbers exceed acceptable levels.
  • Removal of tags at four (4) months will ensure fly populations are not exposed to sublethal doses, which may increase the chance of resistance.
  • Remove tags with a tag removal knife.
  • The level and duration of control may be reduced under high fly pressure.
  • The whole herd is to be treated concurrently.
• For Cattle Biting Lice control:
  • Apply tags in late Autumn or early Winter and remove them after three ()3 months.
• For Paralysis Tick control:
  • Aids in control of Paralysis ticks (Ixodes holocyclus) for up to 42 days.
  • For effective control, both cow and calf should be treated.

Tag Weight: The Tag Weight is approx. 9.5grams.

Pack Sizes: 20, 100 & 500 tag packs, in sachets of 20 tags each.  (Each pack contains tags and male buttons for attachment) – Tag weight 9.5grams

Y-Tex Python Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags Registrant: Landmark Operations Limited (APVMA #: 48148)