Methods Of Insect Control For An Animal, Products Thereof And Methods For Their Preparation.

Abstract

There is provided methods for insect control, including controlling myiasis, in animals by affixing to the animal an elastomeric band having infused or contained within an insecticide, an insect repellant, lidocaine, or any combination thereof. The insect control may be a dual-mode control and may be in respect of existing or impending open wounds, including open wounds caused by castration, tail docking, umbilical cord Iigation, or dehorning of an animal. There is also provided methods for castration, docking, umbilical cord ligation, or dehorning of an animal with concurrent insect control. Also provided are elastomeric bands for insect control and methods for preparing such elastomeric bands.