Deadmag® Blowfly Strike Dressing Fluid 1L

Deadmag® Blowfly Strike Dressing Fluid 1L

$160.00

Deadmag® Blowfly Strike Dressing Fluid 1L treats and protects sheep from blowfly strike fast, with up to 21 days’ residual control.

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Deadmag® Blowfly Strike Dressing Fluid – Fast, Effective Blowfly Treatment from Farmco

Deadmag® Blowfly Strike Dressing Fluid is a proven and reliable solution for treating sheep blowfly strike, formulated specifically for Australian conditions. Available at Farmco, this dressing fluid works fast—killing maggots within 4 to 8 hours by targeting the blowfly’s nervous system—and provides up to 21 days of residual protection.

This powerful insecticidal dressing is ideal for graziers needing fast knockdown of maggots and extended coverage to prevent further infestation. Designed to perform under warm, humid conditions, Deadmag® is well suited for Australian sheep properties during flystrike season.

Active Ingredients

  • Propetamphos @ 14.4 g/L (anti-cholinesterase compound)

  • Paradichlorobenzene @ 400 g/L

  • Solvent: 510 g/L Liquid Hydrocarbons

Flystrike affects up to 80% of Merino wool-producing sheep flocks in Australia and costs the industry millions each year in stock loss and treatment. Deadmag® offers rapid relief, helping prevent productivity losses while keeping animal welfare top of mind.

Directions for Use
Shear struck wool and a 5cm barrier of clean wool around the site to remove maggots before applying Deadmag®. Mix at a ratio of 23 mL per 1L of water (1:40). One litre of mixed fluid treats approximately one sheep, depending on strike severity.

Withholding Periods

  • Meat: 14 days

  • Wool: 2 months

  • Milk: Do not use on lactating ewes producing milk for human consumption

Additional Benefits

  • Residual control for up to 21 days

  • Non-DG (non-dangerous goods) rating for easier transport and storage

  • 1L pack treats up to 40 animals

Choose Deadmag® from Farmco for dependable, fast-acting protection against blowfly strike.

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