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HomeTsetse FAQControlling tsetse with insecticide-treated cattle

Controlling tsetse with insecticide-treated cattle

Will treating cattle with insecticide protect them from tsetse and trypanosomiasis?

Are insecticide-treated cattle better than targets?

Which insecticide should I use?

How long will the insecticide last?

Do I need to treat all my cattle?

Will treating my cattle with insecticide poison them or me?

Will treating cattle with insecticide control other pests?

How do I know that the insecticide is working?

Do I need to treat the whole animal with insecticide?

Procedures for treating cattle with a 1% formulation of deltamethrin pour–on to control tsetse

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